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A long time ago kimgt (Kim) got this wacky idea to install some much needed light in his Exige. Following his lead, I decided to the do the same and copy off his homework.
Here's what I used:
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Note that they come with a momentary switch that runs on 5 or 6 of those small watch sized batteries (not the quarter size ones, the smaller size).
They're also not blue like they appear in the pic, but white:
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The end results:
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Like some of you, I wanted more lighting inside. I bought (2) sets of the lights above and used 1 under the dash (left/right) and one set above the seats as seen in the pic. I wired them to the center dome light between the seats and ran the wiring to the switch in the last pic that I bought @ Radio Shack.
I'm not an electrician, but I know this kinda/sorta works for me. Regardless of where the dome light switch is positioned, when I open my doors, the lights come on. If I want to open the doors and turn the lights off, I just hit the red switch by the steering wheel.
It was a lot easier to do the work with both seats out. I did this many many many months ago but I remember that much
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I also remember the wiring for the center dome light having (3) leads. I had to try different combos to get things working. In the end though, they've worked fine ever since and I'm happy with the copious amounts of light I have. Also, the rear view pic you can still see the light but may not be able to tell that my window is tinted very dark.
Questions? Feel free to ask.
Here's what I used:
Note that they come with a momentary switch that runs on 5 or 6 of those small watch sized batteries (not the quarter size ones, the smaller size).
They're also not blue like they appear in the pic, but white:
The end results:
Like some of you, I wanted more lighting inside. I bought (2) sets of the lights above and used 1 under the dash (left/right) and one set above the seats as seen in the pic. I wired them to the center dome light between the seats and ran the wiring to the switch in the last pic that I bought @ Radio Shack.
I'm not an electrician, but I know this kinda/sorta works for me. Regardless of where the dome light switch is positioned, when I open my doors, the lights come on. If I want to open the doors and turn the lights off, I just hit the red switch by the steering wheel.
It was a lot easier to do the work with both seats out. I did this many many many months ago but I remember that much
.I also remember the wiring for the center dome light having (3) leads. I had to try different combos to get things working. In the end though, they've worked fine ever since and I'm happy with the copious amounts of light I have. Also, the rear view pic you can still see the light but may not be able to tell that my window is tinted very dark.
Questions? Feel free to ask.
