|
Doug's ambient lighting mod
A continuation from......
https://www.myg37.com/forums/showthr...71#post2333971 This is a supplement to Doug's write-up because I am lazy and don't want to include the details :). Pics should speak for themselves..... Materials: 18-20 gauge filament-core (soft-core?) wires (I used solid-core, it works too but just harder to deal with) http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting009.jpg LEDs specified in Doug's DIY write-up http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting012.jpg Potentiometer http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting011.jpg Switch http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting010.jpg Tools: Screw driver Drill Wire stripper Soldering iron+solder First grab the center console that surrounds the shifter at the rear most part and pull upward towards the ceiling: http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting002.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting001.jpg Exposed (if you want to change the knob...) http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting003.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting006.jpg Disconnect the power http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting008.jpg Go back in the house and make one of these http://www.buckeyeaz.gov/images/page...ke%20decor.jpg No, I mean one of these http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...electrical.jpg You might want to measure the length of the wire before you cut it, but give yourself some slack so it's easier to install. Pics of random steps http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting015.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting016.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting017.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting018.jpg Take the whole thing that you've just made back out to the car but BE CAREFUL that the solder joints on the LEDs are not tugging in different directions because it might tear :eekdance: Instead of soldering to the yellow cigarette trim light wire for power, I just stripped away a section of it and wrapped my solid-core wire around it then taped it up with electrical tape. (for a less-permanent set-up) http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting035.jpg Feed the passenger side LEDs through the center http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...hting019-1.jpg Feed everything else (driver side LED, potentiometer, switch) to the left side http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ighting021.jpg Drill your holes for the potentiometer and switch mounting locations then secure them. Mount the LEDs and connect the grounds. Results https://www.myg37.com/forums/showthr...73#post2333973 DOMODOMO:dunno::dunno::eekdance::eekdance: __________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
and how many cups of flour for the cake part?
|
|
great write up!!!
|
those led's have built in resistors to take on the full 12 volts ?
|
The LEDs are on a strip, which has resistors.
__________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
You wanna help me do this, too? :D
|
Alright, should be the same wire for the sedan, not sure though.
__________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
They probably are the same. Well, I got the service manual we can take a look at it, too.
|
Originally Posted by gan78mao
(Post 2334150)
great write up!!!
|
Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E
(Post 2334461)
They probably are the same. Well, I got the service manual we can take a look at it, too.
Originally Posted by bboysteele
(Post 2334462)
Or actually great post up! ;) Come on Bruin, make a write up. :D
__________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
cool nice write up... thanks for good pix
|
so these lights only come on when the car is on and u have the switch 'ON"?
or do they come on when you open the door? like the accent lights |
They come on with the headlights. They are hard to see in the day, and it looks great while driving... that is why it is not hooked up to the door.
Great write up Danny. |
Thanks, couldn't have done it without your help!
The switch in the circuit layout is only to switch between blue or white LEDs. __________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
| All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:05 PM. |
© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands