Wiring in some lights....

[Molehill_Mike]

Hi Guys,

I want to wire in some footwell lights to the Leon on the weekend. I did this on the Ibiza and they got good reviews by those that saw them as they are subtle, and match the red lighting perfectly.

On the Ibiza I wired into behind the headlight switch, so the dash "wheel" would also control the brightness of them.

I am hoping I can do similar on the LEON? Hopefully some of the LCR/LC guys have wired there boost gauges in in a similar way?

Just after a bit of info on what wires to feed from...

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Cheers Pabs

http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=552&Itemid=6

Mike

 

[Benny]

sounds like a good idea! Post some pics as im tempted to do the same

 

[Molehill_Mike]

OK mate,

I did them in my Ibiza when I had that... 2 secs....

*goes to search....

Poor quality pic/vid but had shite phone at the time lol

Pic - http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o16/MolehillMike/S7000443.jpg

Vid - http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o16/MolehillMike/?action=view&current=FootwellLEDs.flv

Full thread.. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=116549

Also hope to do a tidier job on the Leon


Mike

 

[afcajax73]

i did some in my megane.. but wired them to the positive on the head unit.. so when the engine was on.. they were on.

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Sorted! Fitted them on Sunday... have to say I am chuffed

Will get some pics later

Mike

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Pics...

Installation

Access to rear of light switch via Fuse box

Light switched pulled out for access to clip on rear of unit

Light fitted in drivers footwell, with wiring being held for passenger footwell.

To show route of wire just above bonnet pull

Passenger light

Will get some decent pics at night if I can, maybe some vid

 

[Benny]

looks nice

do they only switch on when your headlights are on then? or are they on all the time?

 

[olaf]

Where did you buy the little LED strips from then Mike?

 

[Molehill_Mike]

No I wired them into the dimmer switch, so they run off the dash lights, IE whenever the keys are in the ignition and the dash lights are on, they are.

The LED strips are from my local 'The Motorists Centre' but are actually a Prisym part. Around £9 for the two. I have the part number at home.

Will try to get some decent vid tonight,

MIke

 

[AdamRoutley]

looks good, where did you actually wire in the new lights to the back of the light switch box? ie, which wire did you join to?

 

[Molehill_Mike]

I used PABS guide here, as for the W8 light switch mod.

Mike

 

[AdamRoutley]

kk, thanks anything i should remember when wiring? (never done any before)

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Pics/Vid of end result

Its hard to photo and video with no light, and then introduce light, my camera didn't like it lol

Vid...



Get some decent wire strippers, or at least be good with a stanley knife.... I DID NOT disconnect ANY wires to the switch. All I did was release the connector from the rear of the switch and feed off the required wires (strip the sheath back, connector LED wiring, and secure with electrician tape or the like).

Mike

 

[Benny]

wow looks cool. Is it just the camera or when you dimm the lights they are flickering?

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Must be the camera. I say this as in the video the Climate Control area flickers too, and that DEFINATELY doesn't happen in the car...


Cheers

 

[BHP Addict]

can i get the details of the lights you used Mike please? They look bang on

Nice cheap and easy mod - very rare nowadays lol

 

[Benny]

Cool. Deffinatly looks spot on.

How about the rear footwells? Just an idea

 

[Molehill_Mike]

haha would need another set and I dont go in the back

Was thining about doing the interior bulbs, so when you unlock you get a red glow not a yellow one... dunno tho

 

[Benny]

I was thinking about that too. Seen an S3 with white/blue tint interior lights and they look mint!