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hzisfrom1994 · 09-14-2015, 07:02 PM

Hi everyone, I just ordered a set of the footwell lighting kit from diode dynamic. I am looking to wire these to, when the headlights "night mode" are on, they are on as well.

For example, when I turn the headlight switch to the right, I want the footwell light up too.

When it reaches 7pm, dark enough (or raining, a parking garage etc), and the headlights automatically turn on, I want the footwell lights turning on as well..

Also, when it is dark, and I unlock the car, I know the headlights will turn on too, so I want my footwell lights to turn on too.

In other word, the footwell lights should be on when I am driving at night.

i did research, but all i found was wiring it to the dome light, which mean if I am not misunderstanding, the lights will be on only when i open the door, or when i turn on the dome lights manually. =/

I hope that I express myself clearly and hope someone knows the answer.

I appreciate your help and your input. Thank you!!

Floppydisk · 09-24-2015, 03:15 PM

I did this a few years ago, and I wired them into the side marker wires I think. I can't remember exactly why I did it on those, but they're on at night like what you want. It should work if you wire them to the headlights.

hzisfrom1994 · 09-24-2015, 07:49 PM

I got it, thanks anyway for the advice man. I wired it to the ambient light for the traction control button!! Easy install!!

GVA 45TH 2SS · 09-25-2015, 04:30 PM

I used this as well, but I used the PWM input on a NightOwl Strip light module. This way the ABL circuit is regulating the Brightness based on the dimer switch. It also turns on and off based on darkness, and doors being opened or closed while key is out.

Im not sure how much power the BCM can put out to the ABL before burning up. But you need to be careful how much load you tap to that circuit.

ShadowYYZ · 10-05-2015, 09:07 AM

Could you post pictures and did you install the power wire and tapped to the traction control! And did you ground the black? Thanks I hope u answer

hzisfrom1994 · 10-05-2015, 06:34 PM

Power cable was a color yellow cable.

I think it works the best, the footwell light turns on whether, you turn on the fog lights, you turn on the ambient lights, you turn on the headlights, when you open the door from the driver side (doesn't matter whether it is during the day or night), and when the light control is on AUTO, and it is dark/raining etc!!

ShadowYYZ · 10-06-2015, 09:55 PM

Thanks again

, I got mine working. ^_^

hzisfrom1994 · 10-06-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowYYZ

Thanks again

, I got mine working. ^_^

Awesome man, glad it works out for you!! =)

ShadowYYZ · 10-07-2015, 07:48 PM

Is it dangerous that we tapped into the yellow wire my set is from LED GLOW, it's like a multi color with different modes it works fine just it tries to dim and it goes cray when I lock the doors

hzisfrom1994 · 10-07-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowYYZ

Is it dangerous that we tapped into the yellow wire my set is from LED GLOW, it's like a multi color with different modes it works fine just it tries to dim and it goes cray when I lock the doors

IDK what I can tell you since mine is not the multicolor one. Hope someone will chime in and help you out with that. I have no issue since day one so far, working perfectly everytime.

I guess it could be bad LED, I suggest test them with a normal power source and see if they work perfectly.

ShadowYYZ · 10-12-2015, 11:38 AM

They tried to fade and they kinda flicker fade. Do yours fade when u open and close doors?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-12-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowYYZ

Is it dangerous that we tapped into the yellow wire my set is from LED GLOW, it's like a multi color with different modes it works fine just it tries to dim and it goes cray when I lock the doors

what did you do for ground?

vroomapunk · 10-12-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowYYZ

They tried to fade and they kinda flicker fade. Do yours fade when u open and close doors?

LEDs have trouble fading out since they aren't like normal conventional light bulbs, they can fade to a point, but then just have to either flicker, or shut off completely. They cant fade gradually to nothing like an incandescent light can.

davesnever · 10-12-2015, 02:07 PM

Yup, fade and then more of a flicker towards the end, Vroomapunk is right, that's what mine do, it's normal.

09-14-2015, 07:02 PM	#1
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Footwell lighting connect to "headlights" Hi everyone, I just ordered a set of the footwell lighting kit from diode dynamic. I am looking to wire these to, when the headlights "night mode" are on, they are on as well. For example, when I turn the headlight switch to the right, I want the footwell light up too. When it reaches 7pm, dark enough (or raining, a parking garage etc), and the headlights automatically turn on, I want the footwell lights turning on as well.. Also, when it is dark, and I unlock the car, I know the headlights will turn on too, so I want my footwell lights to turn on too. In other word, the footwell lights should be on when I am driving at night. i did research, but all i found was wiring it to the dome light, which mean if I am not misunderstanding, the lights will be on only when i open the door, or when i turn on the dome lights manually. =/ I hope that I express myself clearly and hope someone knows the answer. I appreciate your help and your input. Thank you!! Last edited by hzisfrom1994; 09-14-2015 at 07:26 PM.

09-24-2015, 03:15 PM	#2
Floppydisk Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Evansville Posts: 76	I did this a few years ago, and I wired them into the side marker wires I think. I can't remember exactly why I did it on those, but they're on at night like what you want. It should work if you wire them to the headlights. __________________

10-05-2015, 09:07 AM	#5
ShadowYYZ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT Deep Magenta Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 367	OP Could you post pictures and did you install the power wire and tapped to the traction control! And did you ground the black? Thanks I hope u answer

10-05-2015, 06:34 PM	#6
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	Power cable was a color yellow cable. I think it works the best, the footwell light turns on whether, you turn on the fog lights, you turn on the ambient lights, you turn on the headlights, when you open the door from the driver side (doesn't matter whether it is during the day or night), and when the light control is on AUTO, and it is dark/raining etc!! Attached Images

10-12-2015, 11:38 AM	#11
ShadowYYZ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT Deep Magenta Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 367	Flicker They tried to fade and they kinda flicker fade. Do yours fade when u open and close doors?

09-24-2015, 07:49 PM	#3
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	I got it, thanks anyway for the advice man. I wired it to the ambient light for the traction control button!! Easy install!!

09-25-2015, 04:30 PM	#4
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I used this as well, but I used the PWM input on a NightOwl Strip light module. This way the ABL circuit is regulating the Brightness based on the dimer switch. It also turns on and off based on darkness, and doors being opened or closed while key is out. Im not sure how much power the BCM can put out to the ABL before burning up. But you need to be careful how much load you tap to that circuit.

10-06-2015, 09:55 PM	#7
ShadowYYZ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT Deep Magenta Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 367	Thanks again , I got mine working. ^_^

10-07-2015, 07:48 PM	#9
ShadowYYZ Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT Deep Magenta Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 367	Is it dangerous that we tapped into the yellow wire my set is from LED GLOW, it's like a multi color with different modes it works fine just it tries to dim and it goes cray when I lock the doors

10-12-2015, 02:07 PM	#14
davesnever Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Richmond Hill ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 780 View My Garage	Yup, fade and then more of a flicker towards the end, Vroomapunk is right, that's what mine do, it's normal.