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skysharker1 · 04-23-2011, 12:54 PM

You may want to have some extra wire just in case. That switch is a single pole-single throw..meaning the lights will either be on or off, you will only have one power source. You will have to decide either dome light or constant.

I don't remember which terminals are which, but you have a ground terminal, a power source terminal, and the last terminal connects to your footwell power wire. You may have to play around with it to figure it out...that's what i did.

Funkymaddox · 04-23-2011, 12:58 PM

nice ok, but that is exactlly what i want. have the switch normally set for dome light, so that it isn't on allways. but i can siwtch it on during driving if i want

skysharker1 · 04-23-2011, 01:08 PM

Ok...but if you use that switch, it will be either on with the dome light or completely off. You will not be able to turn them on while driving. That switch gives you 1 on and off, that's it.

The main reason I got the SPDT switch....I have two on's. When the switch is up, the lights work with the dome, when the switch is down, it cuts off the power from the dome and switches to constant, so the lights are on while i'm driving.

JustFresh · 04-23-2011, 01:12 PM

Here is a video i did of what to do....

Funkymaddox · 04-23-2011, 03:27 PM

which extra wire do i need? the guys in 4 different shops had no clue, 1 thought it is an 16 and i need the blue t-taps ... but i know I need the red t-taps and it's more like a 20 or?

hm, ok, so i need an other switch -.-

TonyNo · 04-23-2011, 05:06 PM

I don't recall seeing lit SPDT switches before. Just get one with three terminals and no light. That should be correct. Connect as shown in my post from earlier in the thread.

Funkymaddox · 04-23-2011, 05:47 PM

ok thanks, i ordered the right switch. but i still have no idea about the right cable to lenghten the original! i habe the AAC SMD lights.

TonyNo · 04-23-2011, 11:44 PM

If that is LED, any #20 or #22 wire should be fine.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-24-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustFresh

Here is a video i did of what to do....

Winning!!!

Thanks Tyler
Ivan

CliffjumperRS · 04-24-2011, 01:10 AM

skysharker/ tonyno: i am hoping to accomplish the exact same thing that maddox is trying. Connected to the dome light by default but have the option for a manual override to turn them on when the dome light is turned off. Following the lead of a SPDT switch, i was able to find this LED illuminated switch on ebay. Would it accomplish my (and funkymaddox's) goals?

LED Switch

i don't necessarily have any desire to shut them completely off. Thanks guys. I am about as far from an electrician as you can get...

TonyNo · 04-24-2011, 10:59 AM

That is a momentary switch. You want maintained if you use a button.

Darth_Emma · 04-25-2011, 07:48 AM

Do I need to use a fuse in my footwell lighting? I have the kit from AAC Style. I read the info that came with the kit and it doesn't say anything about how many amps it draws or that a fuse is needed.

I am going to stop at Auto Zone today to pick up a few other things and I just wanted to ask this before I go.

SummoneR · 04-25-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Do I need to use a fuse in my footwell lighting? I have the kit from AAC Style. I read the info that came with the kit and it doesn't say anything about how many amps it draws or that a fuse is needed.

I am going to stop at Auto Zone today to pick up a few other things and I just wanted to ask this before I go.

Emma, you can for extra measure if you really want to, but use a small fuse, nothing bigger than an amp even. The draw from the foot wells is really low. I have never used an amp for any of my LED lighting.

mikez10288 · 04-25-2011, 06:38 PM

Tony, thank you for the write up. Couldn't have done it without good instructions. Very easy job got it done on my lunch break today. Went with red LED. Looks awesome!

04-23-2011, 05:06 PM	#412
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	I don't recall seeing lit SPDT switches before. Just get one with three terminals and no light. That should be correct. Connect as shown in my post from earlier in the thread. __________________

04-23-2011, 11:44 PM	#414
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	If that is LED, any #20 or #22 wire should be fine. __________________

04-24-2011, 01:10 AM	#416
CliffjumperRS Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 221	skysharker/ tonyno: i am hoping to accomplish the exact same thing that maddox is trying. Connected to the dome light by default but have the option for a manual override to turn them on when the dome light is turned off. Following the lead of a SPDT switch, i was able to find this LED illuminated switch on ebay. Would it accomplish my (and funkymaddox's) goals? LED Switch i don't necessarily have any desire to shut them completely off. Thanks guys. I am about as far from an electrician as you can get... __________________ 2010 1LT/RS GCN \| Roto-Fab CAI \| MRT V2.0 \| Defenderworx: Chrome Shifter, Polished Door Kick Plates, Polished Door Sills, Black Side Vent Inserts, Chrome Bow Ties, Chrome Cup Holder Surround\| GM: Trunk Mat, Cargo Net, Splash Guards, Wheel Mounted Audio Control, PDIM, 4 Gauge Cluster, Footwell & Cupholder Lighting, Switchblade Silver Interior Trim Kit, Premium Floor Mats\| Oracle: Aqua Blue Dome & Trunk LED's, Bright White Plate LED's \| RS Chrome Valve Stem Caps \| Shined by Adam's & Meguiar's

04-24-2011, 10:59 AM	#417
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	That is a momentary switch. You want maintained if you use a button. __________________

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04-23-2011, 12:54 PM	#407
skysharker1 Airborne Paratroopers!!! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-NJ.....13 Year Army Paratrooper. Death from Above!!! Posts: 202	You may want to have some extra wire just in case. That switch is a single pole-single throw..meaning the lights will either be on or off, you will only have one power source. You will have to decide either dome light or constant. I don't remember which terminals are which, but you have a ground terminal, a power source terminal, and the last terminal connects to your footwell power wire. You may have to play around with it to figure it out...that's what i did.

04-23-2011, 12:58 PM	#408
Funkymaddox Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 67	nice ok, but that is exactlly what i want. have the switch normally set for dome light, so that it isn't on allways. but i can siwtch it on during driving if i want

04-23-2011, 01:08 PM	#409
skysharker1 Airborne Paratroopers!!! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-NJ.....13 Year Army Paratrooper. Death from Above!!! Posts: 202	Ok...but if you use that switch, it will be either on with the dome light or completely off. You will not be able to turn them on while driving. That switch gives you 1 on and off, that's it. The main reason I got the SPDT switch....I have two on's. When the switch is up, the lights work with the dome, when the switch is down, it cuts off the power from the dome and switches to constant, so the lights are on while i'm driving.

04-23-2011, 03:27 PM	#411
Funkymaddox Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 67	which extra wire do i need? the guys in 4 different shops had no clue, 1 thought it is an 16 and i need the blue t-taps ... but i know I need the red t-taps and it's more like a 20 or? hm, ok, so i need an other switch -.-

04-23-2011, 05:47 PM	#413
Funkymaddox Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 67	ok thanks, i ordered the right switch. but i still have no idea about the right cable to lenghten the original! i habe the AAC SMD lights.

04-25-2011, 07:48 AM	#418
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Do I need to use a fuse in my footwell lighting? I have the kit from AAC Style. I read the info that came with the kit and it doesn't say anything about how many amps it draws or that a fuse is needed. I am going to stop at Auto Zone today to pick up a few other things and I just wanted to ask this before I go.

04-25-2011, 06:38 PM	#420
mikez10288 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 20	Tony, thank you for the write up. Couldn't have done it without good instructions. Very easy job got it done on my lunch break today. Went with red LED. Looks awesome!