Powering Footwell LEDs

[chevyboy]

Hey everyone,

Starting my first thread here. I'm from Australia and I have a 2012 Holden Barina TM. I'm wanting to add footwell LEDs, and have seen a few threads outlining this providing great information. Here are some that I've read:

1. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/interior-ice-discussion/7981-foot-well-lights.html

2. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/do-yourself-articles/1107-interior-color-leds.html

I would like my LEDs to illuminate when I unlock the car and open the door, which I believe can be wired to the dome lights as the above threads have discussed. I don't really want the LEDs to be on during day driving, however, would like them to be triggered by the headlight switch for night driving.

I noticed that the gear selector lights (PRNDM) illuminate when the doors are open, and they also illuminate when the headlights are activated (I don't have auto headlights in my car), so I'm thinking I could tap the power from this since my wiring is going to go through the centre anyway.

If anyone has done this, which wire would I need to tap to get power from the PRNDM lights? Also, it doesn't have to be these lights, could be the dash lights which come on when headlights are activated, or something similar. Couldn't seem to find it on the wiring thread I found, but maybe I missed it?

Always open to opinions if you think I'm over complicating things, or if you think there's a better way for me to do it. Let me know if you need more info!

 

[mja]

Hi Chevyboy, welcome!

I'm not the best at electrical so will leave that to others on the forum. I do know there are stock GM footwell light kits that plug into the harness and color of lighting can be controlled from the stock radio, they're pricey though and may need a bcm tune of some sort from the dealership.

I have a question for you, do you have this black sensor that the red arrow points to on your intake manifold?

We don't seem to have these in the states, wondering if you have one, can you post a pic of the part number?

 

[MaD]

When I did my footwell lights, I tied into my dome light and ran the line down the A pillar and then under dash... furs at the tap in at the dome light. Works great and no issues... [emoji41] [emoji106] I changed all my interior lights to LEDS.

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[HoldenBarina]

Keep It Simple

Hey everyone,

Starting my first thread here. I'm from Australia and I have a 2012 Holden Barina TM. I'm wanting to add footwell LEDs, and have seen a few threads outlining this providing great information. Here are some that I've read:

1. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/interior-ice-discussion/7981-foot-well-lights.html

2. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/do-yourself-articles/1107-interior-color-leds.html

I would like my LEDs to illuminate when I unlock the car and open the door, which I believe can be wired to the dome lights as the above threads have discussed. I don't really want the LEDs to be on during day driving, however, would like them to be triggered by the headlight switch for night driving.

I noticed that the gear selector lights (PRNDM) illuminate when the doors are open, and they also illuminate when the headlights are activated (I don't have auto headlights in my car), so I'm thinking I could tap the power from this since my wiring is going to go through the centre anyway.

If anyone has done this, which wire would I need to tap to get power from the PRNDM lights? Also, it doesn't have to be these lights, could be the dash lights which come on when headlights are activated, or something similar. Couldn't seem to find it on the wiring thread I found, but maybe I missed it?

Always open to opinions if you think I'm over complicating things, or if you think there's a better way for me to do it. Let me know if you need more info!

Here's some pics of my current setup. Operates off the cig lighter and operates damn well. Turns on when unlocked, turns off when locked. RGBW with remote, and all the wiring is hidden under the trim. Cheap too. Car Interior Parking 12LED 7 Colorful Remote Control Ambient Foot well Lighting | eBay

I'll have some more photos for you when the sun sets

 

[HoldenBarina]

Hey everyone,



Starting my first thread here. I'm from Australia and I have a 2012 Holden Barina TM. I'm wanting to add footwell LEDs, and have seen a few threads outlining this providing great information. Here are some that I've read:



1. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/interior-ice-discussion/7981-foot-well-lights.html



2. http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/do-yourself-articles/1107-interior-color-leds.html



I would like my LEDs to illuminate when I unlock the car and open the door, which I believe can be wired to the dome lights as the above threads have discussed. I don't really want the LEDs to be on during day driving, however, would like them to be triggered by the headlight switch for night driving.



I noticed that the gear selector lights (PRNDM) illuminate when the doors are open, and they also illuminate when the headlights are activated (I don't have auto headlights in my car), so I'm thinking I could tap the power from this since my wiring is going to go through the centre anyway.



If anyone has done this, which wire would I need to tap to get power from the PRNDM lights? Also, it doesn't have to be these lights, could be the dash lights which come on when headlights are activated, or something similar. Couldn't seem to find it on the wiring thread I found, but maybe I missed it?



Always open to opinions if you think I'm over complicating things, or if you think there's a better way for me to do it. Let me know if you need more info!

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[chevyboy]

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Those look fantastic, and cheers for the PM with the link to the pedals!

 

[chevyboy]

Hi Chevyboy, welcome!

I'm not the best at electrical so will leave that to others on the forum. I do know there are stock GM footwell light kits that plug into the harness and color of lighting can be controlled from the stock radio, they're pricey though and may need a bcm tune of some sort from the dealership.

I have a question for you, do you have this black sensor that the red arrow points to on your intake manifold?

We don't seem to have these in the states, wondering if you have one, can you post a pic of the part number?

Need to open the hood tomorrow to refill my wiper fluid, will have a look for you tomorrow; hopefully I'll have good news. Thanks for the info about the stock GM lights, I did look into these and they are a little pricy, I just bought the kit on eBay recommended by HoldenBarina - really great price

 

[chevyboy]

Can't really see the sensor, but attached is some photos, maybe I have the wrong location.

Also, I have wired my LEDs to power when the doors open (however, only happens when the driver door opens), and when the headlights are on by wiring it to the PRNDM gear selector lights. If anyone was interested, I can make a tutorial.