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wlvrine · 01-30-2011, 09:02 PM

xpanda305x · 02-04-2011, 10:57 AM

Bump!!

AUS10BMX · 02-04-2011, 11:03 PM

I already know what wire I'm going to tap them into, Im going to use the same wire my radar detector is connected to. Just got my ABL footwells from AAC, and Im going to use a toggle switch with mine, so I can have them on at night if I want to. I like the dome light connection most do, but I would like to be able to control them as well.

Question is, the toggle has 3 prongs. One is Gold, and the other two are Silver. Am I right in assuming the Gold is the "power", and the others are a accessory for lights, and a ground for the switch. I know some are differ, I had one for some under car lights on a past vehicle and forgot.

TonyNo · 02-04-2011, 11:09 PM

Usually, the middle is common, which would be the lights. The other two would be the dome circuit and constant power, for example. This would allow one position to be dome-controlled and the other to be manual.

AUS10BMX · 02-04-2011, 11:38 PM

Hmmm now Im kinda wondering how I want to do this, haha. So many ways!

I like how the dome wiring works, but if I go that rout and would like to turn them on at night while driving, I wouldn't have that option.

Yes, I hate to repeat what is in this thread of 14 pages, haha sorry!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 02-05-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PutPut113

alright so i just tried to do this..have a few questions.

i t-taped into the purple wire in the passenger side footwell area and t-taped into a black wire from the same harness. not sure how most of you did this, but wow - pretty difficult to manueauver down there. after some time, i did get it "taped" - and for some reason, the AAC light is always on????

no matter if the ABL is on/off, dome light is on/off, or even if the car is on/off.

when i was tapping into the purple wire, i did notice there is another purple wire in that harness (same size) that's purple with a white line on it, is that the correct "purple wire"??

not sure... helpppp. i attached some pics.

also - this is all for one of the two AAC pieces. once i square away the t-taps and the correct connections - whats the easiest way to wire the 2nd AAC piece accordingly. i'd imagine somewhere thru the center console - but i'm talking more about the wiring.

thanks anyone who is awesome enough to respond!

Wow that's not the connector for the dome lights it to

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AUS10BMX · 02-08-2011, 07:25 PM

I went with tying them into the dome light. Later I'm going to tap in another wire for my switch controls. Thanks OP for showing where this wire is located. I took a pic of it also, and grounded both wires in the same location. Added a vid of my footwells, and some other stuff included also.
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Grey wire pulled aside is where I tapped.

heRS · 02-27-2011, 07:14 PM

Waiting on my kit from phastek to try this mod myself. You guys give me confidence! Let you know how it goes when my order arrives!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 02-27-2011, 07:22 PM

29000 View on this thread!

Well done Tony. Congrats on helping everyone here get these in their cars with ease.

You've certainly helped dozens of our customers install these on their own successfully.

Again, thank you!
Ivan & Christa @ Southwest Speed

SummoneR · 02-27-2011, 09:47 PM

Yup, just installed Mindz's footwell today with the help of a few other members (I can't fit under the dash LOL) So yes thanks again Tony!!

TonyNo · 02-27-2011, 09:54 PM

Heh! That's kinda cool!

chris0834 · 03-01-2011, 11:06 PM

ok sorry to ask, but how do i connect the floor lights so they turn on/off and dime like the dome light and how do i connect a switch so i can manual turn them on/off ? i have read the entire thread but im confuse can anybody help me out ? thanks

The Stig · 03-02-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chris0834

ok sorry to ask, but how do i connect the floor lights so they turn on/off and dime like the dome light and how do i connect a switch so i can manual turn them on/off ? i have read the entire thread but im confuse can anybody help me out ? thanks

Underneath yhe steering wheel. Tye Gray wire that connects to the gray terminal. That is the dome light wire. If you want a switch then you just need to find a power source and install the switch.

chris0834 · 03-02-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Underneath yhe steering wheel. Tye Gray wire that connects to the gray terminal. That is the dome light wire. If you want a switch then you just need to find a power source and install the switch.

So do I need to connect a ground to the switch or just to the lights. So the gray goes to the switch and 12v power source and then to the lights ?

02-04-2011, 11:03 PM	#339
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Toggle Switch Question I already know what wire I'm going to tap them into, Im going to use the same wire my radar detector is connected to. Just got my ABL footwells from AAC, and Im going to use a toggle switch with mine, so I can have them on at night if I want to. I like the dome light connection most do, but I would like to be able to control them as well. Question is, the toggle has 3 prongs. One is Gold, and the other two are Silver. Am I right in assuming the Gold is the "power", and the others are a accessory for lights, and a ground for the switch. I know some are differ, I had one for some under car lights on a past vehicle and forgot.

02-04-2011, 11:09 PM	#340
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Usually, the middle is common, which would be the lights. The other two would be the dome circuit and constant power, for example. This would allow one position to be dome-controlled and the other to be manual. __________________

02-08-2011, 07:25 PM	#343
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	I went with tying them into the dome light. Later I'm going to tap in another wire for my switch controls. Thanks OP for showing where this wire is located. I took a pic of it also, and grounded both wires in the same location. Added a vid of my footwells, and some other stuff included also. Grey wire pulled aside is where I tapped.

02-27-2011, 07:14 PM	#344
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Waiting on my kit from phastek to try this mod myself. You guys give me confidence! Let you know how it goes when my order arrives! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

02-27-2011, 09:47 PM	#346
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	Yup, just installed Mindz's footwell today with the help of a few other members (I can't fit under the dash LOL) So yes thanks again Tony!! __________________

01-30-2011, 09:02 PM	#337
wlvrine Drives: 2013 HW Edition Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 341 View My Garage

02-04-2011, 10:57 AM	#338
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	Bump!!

02-04-2011, 11:38 PM	#341
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Hmmm now Im kinda wondering how I want to do this, haha. So many ways! I like how the dome wiring works, but if I go that rout and would like to turn them on at night while driving, I wouldn't have that option. Yes, I hate to repeat what is in this thread of 14 pages, haha sorry!

02-27-2011, 07:22 PM	#345
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	29000 View on this thread! Well done Tony. Congrats on helping everyone here get these in their cars with ease. You've certainly helped dozens of our customers install these on their own successfully. Again, thank you! Ivan & Christa @ Southwest Speed

02-27-2011, 09:54 PM	#347
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Heh! That's kinda cool! __________________

03-01-2011, 11:06 PM	#348
chris0834 CAPTIAN CAMARO Drives: Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: miami Posts: 120 View My Garage	ok sorry to ask, but how do i connect the floor lights so they turn on/off and dime like the dome light and how do i connect a switch so i can manual turn them on/off ? i have read the entire thread but im confuse can anybody help me out ? thanks __________________ *CAPTAIN CAMARO* Last edited by chris0834; 03-01-2011 at 11:07 PM. Reason: wrong spelling

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