Footwell lights..again - Page 2

StevenWilliams · 9th June 2009, 10:54

When I wired in my auto dipping mirror I founf the head lining quite easy.

If you undo one of the sun visors you will find there is plenty of play n the roof lining to be able to pass quite a few electrical cables from the center to the A pillar.

the A pillar just pulls off. You can then use some cable ties to carry the new wires down along with the existing wires. that gets it under the steering wheel. From there you can go anywhere around the car.

raykay · 9th June 2009, 11:35

You could connect the lights to the Purple/Slate cable (which is the feed for the interir lights) in pin 7 of the 17 pin connector at the base of the A pillar, saves disturbing the headlining or A pillar cover.

phil & helen · 9th June 2009, 12:37

is it really simple - remember my auto wiring knowledge is practically non-existent !

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

You could connect the lights to the Purple/Slate cable (which is the feed for the interir lights) in pin 7 of the 17 pin connector at the base of the A pillar, saves disturbing the headlining or A pillar cover.

JohnDotCom · 9th June 2009, 13:49

If you have the curtain Airbags fitted,
careful where you place the wires!

Parker · 9th June 2009, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil & helen

is it really simple - remember my auto wiring knowledge is practically non-existent !

How do you want to operate your lights?

1. To the courtesy light so they light up only when doors are opened or courtesy light
is turned on internally?

2. So they remain on constant when the ignition is live?

3. So you can operate them as a total independent light system?

StevenWilliams · 9th June 2009, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

If you have the curtain Airbags fitted,
careful where you place the wires!

Are you stating this pureply due to not interrupting the function of them? I.E. don't put the wires inthe way of the explosion.
Or is there another reason?

JohnDotCom · 9th June 2009, 15:17

No purely re obstruction.
I saw "someones" car that had installed cables running across front of bag etc.

StevenWilliams · 9th June 2009, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

No purely re obstruction.
I saw "someones" car that had installed cables running across front of bag etc.

can you imagine a cable flying into your head at 200mpg. Ouch.

phil & helen · 9th June 2009, 17:57

Number1 I think >

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

How do you want to operate your lights?

1. To the courtesy light so they light up only when doors are opened or courtesy light
is turned on internally?

2. So they remain on constant when the ignition is live?

3. So you can operate them as a total independent light system?

phil & helen · 15th June 2009, 12:41

still not sure of what to do here , can you explain - noddy fashion please - NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- at any form of wiring , thanks .

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

You could connect the lights to the Purple/Slate cable (which is the feed for the interir lights) in pin 7 of the 17 pin connector at the base of the A pillar, saves disturbing the headlining or A pillar cover.

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raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	You could connect the lights to the Purple/Slate cable (which is the feed for the interir lights) in pin 7 of the 17 pin connector at the base of the A pillar, saves disturbing the headlining or A pillar cover.

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	If you have the curtain Airbags fitted, careful where you place the wires!

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	No purely re obstruction. I saw "someones" car that had installed cables running across front of bag etc.