Jay Ali Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi guys Does any1 how to get the footwell lights to stay on constant Mine currently Jus work with courtesy lights Any help would be appreciated Fanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Ali Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 *** know ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ryan Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Would be interested in this myself too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 If you want them to stay on permanently you can wire them to the permanent earth of the courtesy light and the live to socket 16 of the headlight switch. That way they will come on with the side lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hi guys Does any1 how to get the footwell lights to stay on constant Mine currently Jus work with courtesy lights Any help would be appreciated Fanx Would be interested in this myself too. It is possible to have them illuminate as normal when doors open etc. But also on a switch. You would first need to disconnect the lighting from being powered by the gem and power them from the interior light instead. This way you can put a switch on the supply coming in to the lighting and switch sources of power for desired effect. Your second power source then would be an ignition feed which can be taken from the large red cable at the rear of the heater contrls. You need to purchase a 3 way rockr switch and 2 metre's of cable. The 3 way rocker switch has the settings I O II So setting I would be the footwell lighting functioning as normal ie. On with doors etc. Setting II will be the footwell lighting on when the ignition is on so this means your outside lights don't need to be active, just one turn of the key in the ignition to activate the lights when switch is set to II Then setting O would be off on all ocasions. Shopping list would be: 3 way 12v rocker switch (mount it next to OBD socket) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Round-Rocker-Switch-Car-dash-light-ON-OFF-ON-12v-/250879336977?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6992e211&_uhb=1 2 required of this cable.just to be safe on length http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Twin-Core-10A-amp-12V-Black-Red-DC-Power-Cable-per-2m-/170680456683?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bd5915eb And finally four female insulated crimp spade connectors to fit cables to the rear of the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 its not worth it trust me the plod will pull you ive already been pulled about the interior door leds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 its not worth it trust me the plod will pull you ive already been pulled about the interior door leds The 3 way rocker switch would allow them to be switched off aswell as normal functionality and constant illumination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 thats a plan nah too much fettling baby on the way no time :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Ali Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 It is possible to have them illuminate as normal when doors open etc. But also on a switch. You would first need to disconnect the lighting from being powered by the gem and power them from the interior light instead. This way you can put a switch on the supply coming in to the lighting and switch sources of power for desired effect. Your second power source then would be an ignition feed which can be taken from the large red cable at the rear of the heater contrls. You need to purchase a 3 way rockr switch and 2 metre's of cable. The 3 way rocker switch has the settings I O II So setting I would be the footwell lighting functioning as normal ie. On with doors etc. Setting II will be the footwell lighting on when the ignition is on so this means your outside lights don't need to be active, just one turn of the key in the ignition to activate the lights when switch is set to II Then setting O would be off on all ocasions. Shopping list would be: 3 way 12v rocker switch (mount it next to OBD socket) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Round-Rocker-Switch-Car-dash-light-ON-OFF-ON-12v-/250879336977?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6992e211&_uhb=1 2 required of this cable.just to be safe on length http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Twin-Core-10A-amp-12V-Black-Red-DC-Power-Cable-per-2m-/170680456683?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bd5915eb And finally four female insulated crimp spade connectors to fit cables to the rear of the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Ali Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 It is possible to have them illuminate as normal when doors open etc. But also on a switch. You would first need to disconnect the lighting from being powered by the gem and power them from the interior light instead. This way you can put a switch on the supply coming in to the lighting and switch sources of power for desired effect. Your second power source then would be an ignition feed which can be taken from the large red cable at the rear of the heater contrls. You need to purchase a 3 way rockr switch and 2 metre's of cable. The 3 way rocker switch has the settings I O II So setting I would be the footwell lighting functioning as normal ie. On with doors etc. Setting II will be the footwell lighting on when the ignition is on so this means your outside lights don't need to be active, just one turn of the key in the ignition to activate the lights when switch is set to II Then setting O would be off on all ocasions. Shopping list would be: 3 way 12v rocker switch (mount it next to OBD socket) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Round-Rocker-Switch-Car-dash-light-ON-OFF-ON-12v-/250879336977?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6992e211&_uhb=1 2 required of this cable.just to be safe on length http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Twin-Core-10A-amp-12V-Black-Red-DC-Power-Cable-per-2m-/170680456683?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bd5915eb And finally four female insulated crimp spade connectors to fit cables to the rear of the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Ali Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks for Ur advice guys I'll ponder on it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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