DIY Footwell Lights

[ukchris]

Just finished installing my own footwell lights, not bad for a $10 hack! They aren't as bright as they look in the picture or as blue, it's actually pretty subtle. They are wired up the A-pillar to the courtest light.



Chris.

[joshuaalbert]

Pretty cool. Which switch are they connected to or do they come on when you open the doors?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by ukchris

Just finished installing my own footwell lights, not bad for a $10 hack! They aren't as bright as they look in the picture or as blue, it's actually pretty subtle. They are wired up the A-pillar to the courtest light.



Chris.

Hi,

Nice Job, but does the Map light work independently of the floor lights or do they all come on?

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[ukchris]

Jim:
The map light is independant, there are three cables going to it, a switched 12v that comes live when the door opens, a constant 12v used for the switch and a ground. The other option would be to wire straight to the bulb contacts then you could have the footwell light up whenever the map light was on.

Josh:
I didn't use a switch at all, I really don't see the benefit to be honest. It would need relays and all sorts of stuff to make it work and I can't envisage a case where I'd want to turn them on with a switch anyway. They come on when the door is opened and stay on with the other cabin lights, when they fade so do the footwell lights.