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2Muchmark · 06-08-2009, 10:35 PM

So far, I LOVE my car, but for some reason my 2SS/RS did not include ambient lighting even though I had made a point of requesting it when I ordered. It's no deal breaker but I found that driving around tonight it really would have looked cool.

There is some discussion that some early build would not have ambient lighting, but later builds do.

Does anyone have more info on this, and does anyone know of any good after-market products for ambient lighting?

SummoneR · 06-08-2009, 10:37 PM

It's stock... you shouldn't have to order it. Did you turn the switch on? Not sure where the switch is, but it should be in the manual.
I do believe it is switchable.
If not take it to the dealer and get it put in, it's stock on the 2LT and 2SS

I buy all my LED and vehicle lighting from
www.oznium.com
very good prices and selection. They don't have "CAMARO" specific kits, but if you know what you're doing, good stuff.

sabrescamaro · 06-08-2009, 10:38 PM

If it's not there something is seriously wrong. You're sure you turned on the switch and everything?

SicSix6 · 06-08-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Muchmark

So far, I LOVE my car, but for some reason my 2SS/RS did not include ambient lighting even though I had made a point of requesting it when I ordered. It's no deal breaker but I found that driving around tonight it really would have looked cool.

There is some discussion that some early build would not have ambient lighting, but later builds do.

Does anyone have more info on this, and does anyone know of any good after-market products for ambient lighting?

The 2SS come with ambient lighting. have them fix it.

cam2fst4u · 06-08-2009, 10:43 PM

It should be there...... I dont know how that would have gotten missed..... try the switch if not check the fuses....

trudawg660 · 06-08-2009, 10:48 PM

are you interior lights dim or bright? because if you dim your interior lights to the lowest setting it will turn off your ambient lighting, there is a scroll nob on the left of the steering wheel slide it up and hold it.

DET MSCL · 06-08-2009, 10:53 PM

Do you have the key in the ignition?

(just teasing!)

KJS · 06-08-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trudawg660

are you interior lights dim or bright? because if you dim your interior lights to the lowest setting it will turn off your ambient lighting, there is a scroll nob on the left of the steering wheel slide it up and hold it.

This should do it. When all else fails read the owners manual. LOL(?)

*KILLER74Z28* · 06-08-2009, 11:00 PM

Make sure your IP dimmer switch is turned all the way up. If the AMB lighting in the doors does not light, there may be something wrong with your AMB lighting. I would take it back to your dealer and have them fix it...

trudawg660 · 06-08-2009, 11:03 PM

i see what they meant by the ambient lighting is distracting. glad they didnt do the whole dash. you cant see it at all during the day and when you drive it at night, you are like a fly and a bug zapper.

trm0002 · 06-08-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sabrescamaro

If it's not there something is seriously wrong. You're sure you turned on the switch and everything?

What switch? There is no separate switch for ABL. Mine works just fine at night. I will admit, I never tried turning it "up and down" with the dimmer switch for the IP.

TJ91 · 06-08-2009, 11:48 PM

once you turn it down, the rings in the guages go out as well.
But when you have it up to the max without having the dome lighitng on, the ABL and rings around the gauges will come on when you open the door and of course when your driving as well

2Muchmark · 06-09-2009, 08:55 PM

Hi Everyone -

Thanks for the info, but I was starting to wonder. Switch? What switch? I looked for 30 minutes and could find nothing. There's also no mention in the manual unless I missed it..

But yes my ambient lighting is not working. I also noticed that there is no alarm when I leave the lights on. Maybe there's a fuse missing?

Anyway I will let the dealer know. Thanks all for your help!

2010SSRS · 06-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Muchmark

Hi Everyone -

Thanks for the info, but I was starting to wonder. Switch? What switch? I looked for 30 minutes and could find nothing. There's also no mention in the manual unless I missed it..

But yes my ambient lighting is not working. I also noticed that there is no alarm when I leave the lights on. Maybe there's a fuse missing?

Anyway I will let the dealer know. Thanks all for your help!

before possibly making urself look like an idiot (i did with my Silverado and the Dome Over-Ride) get ur manual out and flip to section 4-XX (infotainment)

run through that section, there is a "Lighting" option as well as "Chimes" option. perhaps they're just shut off!

06-08-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	No ambient lighting in my 2SS/RS :( So far, I LOVE my car, but for some reason my 2SS/RS did not include ambient lighting even though I had made a point of requesting it when I ordered. It's no deal breaker but I found that driving around tonight it really would have looked cool. There is some discussion that some early build would not have ambient lighting, but later builds do. Does anyone have more info on this, and does anyone know of any good after-market products for ambient lighting?

06-08-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	It's stock... you shouldn't have to order it. Did you turn the switch on? Not sure where the switch is, but it should be in the manual. I do believe it is switchable. If not take it to the dealer and get it put in, it's stock on the 2LT and 2SS I buy all my LED and vehicle lighting from www.oznium.com very good prices and selection. They don't have "CAMARO" specific kits, but if you know what you're doing, good stuff. __________________

06-08-2009, 10:53 PM	#7
DET MSCL Camaro Enthusiast Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 513	Do you have the key in the ignition? (just teasing!) __________________ - Mike 2010 Victory Red 2SS ~ Black Leather ~ Cyber Grey Rally Stripes ~ Auto ~ SunRoof ~ Polished 20s, VIN: 102432 Ordered: 10/16/2008, Built: 4/3/2009, On The Rail: 5/21/2009, Departed Michigan: 6/1/2009, Delivered: 6/11/2009

06-08-2009, 11:00 PM	#9
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Make sure your IP dimmer switch is turned all the way up. If the AMB lighting in the doors does not light, there may be something wrong with your AMB lighting. I would take it back to your dealer and have them fix it... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

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trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	are you interior lights dim or bright? because if you dim your interior lights to the lowest setting it will turn off your ambient lighting, there is a scroll nob on the left of the steering wheel slide it up and hold it.

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trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	i see what they meant by the ambient lighting is distracting. glad they didnt do the whole dash. you cant see it at all during the day and when you drive it at night, you are like a fly and a bug zapper.

06-08-2009, 11:48 PM	#12
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	once you turn it down, the rings in the guages go out as well. But when you have it up to the max without having the dome lighitng on, the ABL and rings around the gauges will come on when you open the door and of course when your driving as well

06-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	Hi Everyone - Thanks for the info, but I was starting to wonder. Switch? What switch? I looked for 30 minutes and could find nothing. There's also no mention in the manual unless I missed it.. But yes my ambient lighting is not working. I also noticed that there is no alarm when I leave the lights on. Maybe there's a fuse missing? Anyway I will let the dealer know. Thanks all for your help!