Ignition Ring Light...Information Please to Fit on ST Options

[Welsh-Celica]

Hi guys,

I drive a ST Celica but managed to buy myself the lighted ring that fits around the ignition...having done an extensive search I have found several threads mentioning it is possible to wire it up...but can anybody tell me how to physically connect one around the ignition barrel?

I cannot for the life of me work out how to do this...the barrel of the ignition seams to be too big?

I saw some cracking images of a "red lighted" interior but aiming my question more towards the ST owners on here.

Any help would be appreciated thanks.

[Welsh-Celica]

A quick update for now for those who are looking to do the same...looking around for help a guy e-mailed me with some information...he says:


"Hi Chris,

You need to remove the black transponder key ring that you have that goes around the end of the ignition barrel and secure it to the barrel itself with a zip tie as this allows the car to start. If you remove it completly the car will not star as its part of the immobiliser system.

You need to change the ignition barrel for a prefacelift one that has the smaller end on it to allow the illuminated surround to fit.

Its very easy. You just turn the key to the ACC position and press the small button on top of the ignition barrel to remove it from the shaft.

This is the way most people do the conversion and it is the simplest."


As soon as I get this pre-facelift ignition barrel, I shall see what I can do. I don't fancy changing the ignition barrel itself and end up having another key...so between all the parts I should be able to advise others on how I did it.