GLASS ROOF = NO DOME LIGHT - Help!
#17
Here it comes.
An overall view:
details
I just draw a picture of how the wire goes. My mouse is out of battery, so please forgive the shaking lines.
The original light was too bright, so I put a filter paper to cover the lamp. It is actually the garbage bag So when it is off, it is in black:
When it lights up, it looks like this:
If you decided to do this, two things be aware: 1. when you run the wire from the light to the sunroof gap. Make sure you slide the wires underneath the ambient light strip. If you don't, you ganna see it in the day time because of the reflection. 2, for any exposed wire, use the black conductive tape to cover it up. Again, if you don't do it , you ganna see it under the sunlight because of the reflection.
Hope it helps guys~!
An overall view:
details
I just draw a picture of how the wire goes. My mouse is out of battery, so please forgive the shaking lines.
The original light was too bright, so I put a filter paper to cover the lamp. It is actually the garbage bag So when it is off, it is in black:
When it lights up, it looks like this:
If you decided to do this, two things be aware: 1. when you run the wire from the light to the sunroof gap. Make sure you slide the wires underneath the ambient light strip. If you don't, you ganna see it in the day time because of the reflection. 2, for any exposed wire, use the black conductive tape to cover it up. Again, if you don't do it , you ganna see it under the sunlight because of the reflection.
Hope it helps guys~!
#19
Evolved Member
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That's pretty good.
Thanks for the photos & illustrations.
Question: Does it operate ONLY with the activation of the front map lights?
Or, can you manually toggle it on (by the back seat passengers)?
That's pretty good.
Thanks for the photos & illustrations.
Question: Does it operate ONLY with the activation of the front map lights?
Or, can you manually toggle it on (by the back seat passengers)?
#21
At the risk of sounding contrite what happens when the airbag goes off? projectile? Or is that trim designed to flip up where the 'hinge' in the explosion would be at the edge near the sunroof?
#22
Evolved Member
That's why we're talking about different solutions to this backseat lighting issue on an open forum...
The more people participate and critique the proposed ideas/MODs the better, we can all (safely) benefit.
#23
My wiring was kept out from the curtain airbag by the edge of the roof liner. The curtain airbag sit is actually rolled up and nothing should get close to it.
#24
However, if the trim piece you mounted it on is designed to swing upwards, the lamp is more likely to swing upwards and out of the way as well.
(at least that's what I thought he was asking)
#25
Evolved Member
I think he more meant when the airbag explodes outward what will happen to the lamp housing? First impressions are that the airbag will "throw" the lamp out of its way and potentially shoot the lamp into someone...
However, if the trim piece you mounted it on is designed to swing upwards, the lamp is more likely to swing upwards and out of the way as well.
(at least that's what I thought he was asking)
However, if the trim piece you mounted it on is designed to swing upwards, the lamp is more likely to swing upwards and out of the way as well.
(at least that's what I thought he was asking)
#26
Ok guys. If I were to want to connect a light using the dome lights how would i do it. I was looking at the wiring and the dome light has one white one yellow and one black wire coming to it. I was thinking about trying some LED strips. Just didn't know which wire to splice into. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
#27
Evolved Member
Ok guys. If I were to want to connect a light using the dome lights how would i do it. I was looking at the wiring and the dome light has one white one yellow and one black wire coming to it. I was thinking about trying some LED strips. Just didn't know which wire to splice into. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I didn't have any luck trying to get some wiring schematics from the local dealership this pass weekend. I'll have to try again (another time or another dealer)
I'll definitely post if I find anything helpful.
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I put led strips in the track where the orange led is and it lights up the back enough that i can see and no drilling cutting require. Just get power from the dome light.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/10874771-post18.html
The pic is in the post
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/10874771-post18.html
The pic is in the post
#30
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As I have a 1 yr old.. the light is highly needed in the rear for night time.. especially when that good ol "bobo" (pacifier) falls.
outlander sports interior options included an under footwell lighting for the driver and passenger. this is accomplished by tapping into the ECU 6pin connector and so on.. but what if this was used for the rear instead of the front. it would be ideal. the only downfall is tha tit is only activated with an open door. not by switch.
here are some diagrams and install pics of the footwell lights.
http://www.mitsupartsworld.com/Insta..._SPORT_PG1.pdf
outlander sports interior options included an under footwell lighting for the driver and passenger. this is accomplished by tapping into the ECU 6pin connector and so on.. but what if this was used for the rear instead of the front. it would be ideal. the only downfall is tha tit is only activated with an open door. not by switch.
here are some diagrams and install pics of the footwell lights.
http://www.mitsupartsworld.com/Insta..._SPORT_PG1.pdf