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IOM_Angel · 12-29-2015, 07:21 AM

Just purchased a set of the "SS" door projectors (Puddle Lights) off of Amazon. I'm pretty good with turning wrenches, ect. but electrical projects are a whole different story and would appreciate any help the C5 community can provide.

I think what I need is a constant hot wire from the power door locks / power miorror / power windows and a switched ground from the door latch switch.

Does anybody have any experience or a procedure for this install? Just helping me to identify color codes of the appropriate wires would be a tremendous help.

pony · 12-29-2015, 07:57 AM

You can use the wire that powers your ambient door lighting if you wish. I DC'd my door lighting in lieu of leather inserts. I utilized the power for the ambient lights thus allowing me to dim, turn off puddle lights as well as have them turn on when I opened the door. Just one option.

IOM_Angel · 12-29-2015, 08:45 AM

I like that option.
Tie into the Hot wire from the ambient door lighting and ground to the door latch switch?
Any Idea of the color codes? I've never learned to use a multi-meter.

pony · 12-29-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IOM_Angel

I like that option.
Tie into the Hot wire from the ambient door lighting and ground to the door latch switch?
Any Idea of the color codes? I've never learned to use a multi-meter.

It's actually just a 2 lead plug that plugs into the door lighting. If you want a really clean install, you could see if Gen5DIY could make a splitter for this. They had the plug I needed for mine.

IOM_Angel · 12-29-2015, 10:39 AM

Thanks
Was able to locate an Interior Lighting Schematic for a '10 LS.
Should be pretty straight forward.

Graphicsgod · 12-30-2015, 01:51 AM

Nice love to do this! But anyone know a good company and where to buy that isn't crappy cheap ones?!? I've read reviews online and most of the complaints is that the image fades and disappears after a couple months..

camguynj · 12-30-2015, 05:53 AM

Nooo don't use ABL for power! See this post it has all the wiring info along with pics. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291207

camguynj · 12-30-2015, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Graphicsgod

Nice love to do this! But anyone know a good company and where to buy that isn't crappy cheap ones?!? I've read reviews online and most of the complaints is that the image fades and disappears after a couple months..

You want only Oracle Gobo lights ...http://oraclelights.com/automotive-l...LED-Projectors

pony · 12-30-2015, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

You want only Oracle Gobo lights ...http://oraclelights.com/automotive-l...LED-Projectors

Haven't had any problem with mine, and paid roughly $60 for the set, including the custom graphic I couldn't get here in the States. Ordered them directly from a guy in China. Haven't had any fading problems or other problems with mine, even though they are on when the ABL is on at night. However, I do not do a lot a night time driving either.

EDIT: This is where I purchased mine. http://buy4car.com

rgreene1971 · 12-30-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pony

Haven't had any problem with mine, and paid roughly $60 for the set, including the custom graphic I couldn't get here in the States. Ordered them directly from a guy in China. Haven't had any fading problems or other problems with mine, even though they are on when the ABL is on at night. However, I do not do a lot a night time driving either.

EDIT: This is where I purchased mine. http://buy4car.com

Do you have any contact info for the ones you ordered? I like the custom graphic.

pony · 12-30-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rgreene1971

Do you have any contact info for the ones you ordered? I like the custom graphic.

I would just contact them through the "contact" on website. They/He was very responsive to emails, but remember the time difference. Many times at night we would go back/forth getting the details of my logo correct. I just had to send a jpeg image. Remember, there IS a language and email translation factor involved, and can be funny and frustrating at the same time. In the end, they came out great, for a great price. I guarantee you the big names are using the same suppliers, and jacking up the prices 4 fold. I actually found a certain "prebent scanner bar" from one who was producing it for a "USA supplier".

IOM_Angel · 12-30-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Nooo don't use ABL for power! See this post it has all the wiring info along with pics. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291207

Thanks Man !!

Thats exactly what I was looking for

12-29-2015, 07:21 AM	#1
IOM_Angel Drives: 13' IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6	Need Help with Wiring Door Projectors Just purchased a set of the "SS" door projectors (Puddle Lights) off of Amazon. I'm pretty good with turning wrenches, ect. but electrical projects are a whole different story and would appreciate any help the C5 community can provide. I think what I need is a constant hot wire from the power door locks / power miorror / power windows and a switched ground from the door latch switch. Does anybody have any experience or a procedure for this install? Just helping me to identify color codes of the appropriate wires would be a tremendous help.

12-29-2015, 10:39 AM	#5
IOM_Angel Drives: 13' IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6	Thanks Was able to locate an Interior Lighting Schematic for a '10 LS. Should be pretty straight forward. Attached Images

12-30-2015, 01:51 AM	#6
Graphicsgod Drives: 2015 Manual Hot Red 2LS Camaro Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 269	Nice love to do this! But anyone know a good company and where to buy that isn't crappy cheap ones?!? I've read reviews online and most of the complaints is that the image fades and disappears after a couple months.. __________________

12-29-2015, 07:57 AM	#2
pony Drives: 2011 2SS Convert; Color RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 722	You can use the wire that powers your ambient door lighting if you wish. I DC'd my door lighting in lieu of leather inserts. I utilized the power for the ambient lights thus allowing me to dim, turn off puddle lights as well as have them turn on when I opened the door. Just one option.

12-29-2015, 08:45 AM	#3
IOM_Angel Drives: 13' IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6	I like that option. Tie into the Hot wire from the ambient door lighting and ground to the door latch switch? Any Idea of the color codes? I've never learned to use a multi-meter.

12-30-2015, 05:53 AM	#7
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	Nooo don't use ABL for power! See this post it has all the wiring info along with pics. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291207