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camarohouston · 10-31-2013, 01:46 AM

I had mine done by Oracle lighting here in Houston. Replaced dome light with red LED to match footwells and color shift halos, and underhood lights. Unfortunately they don't have any color shift halo kits for the 2014. The halo is thicker and not as round as older models.

terry_b · 10-31-2013, 11:33 PM

Can someone tell me if this switch would work? The diagrams are just confusing me...

http://www.amazon.com/SMAKN-Stainles...ch+illuminated

paulwright11 · 11-11-2013, 07:55 AM

Do the trim panels just pop off???? I am nervous to pull on them. I am talking about the drivers side.....sitting in the seat and the trim panel that hits your right leg. I want to mount the switch there and tap into the cig lighter circuit

GearLube · 03-27-2014, 07:02 PM

This DIY was super easy and smart! I like the flexibility of being able to power on, off, or on the doors

AUS10BMX · 03-30-2014, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearLube

This DIY was super easy and smart! I like the flexibility of being able to power on, off, or on the doors

Glad everyone is still being able to get some help from this thread!

rookie1987 · 04-18-2014, 12:57 PM

All finished not to hard.

TwentyTen2SSRS · 04-18-2014, 01:58 PM

I'm still having some trouble. So if I want to have them come on just with the ABL, where do I wire to? I have a 2010 2SS/RS (ignore my handle, I upgraded

)

I had them in my 2013 LS, but I just tapped into the cigarette lighter if I remember correctly. I'd liike to hook a switch up this time, but unsure on how or what do do for this.

rookie1987 · 04-18-2014, 03:50 PM

I did pretty much the same thing as AUS10BMX but I did not use the fuse box (mainly because I have never had any luck with connecting to the fuse box). My constent power source was a harness to the left of the drivers knee under the consel (last picture next to his switch) but everything else was the same make sure your gorund is good and your appliance is connected the middle part of your on/off/on switch.

ashby021 · 11-03-2014, 03:56 PM

Finally got mine installed a few minutes ago.. I used aac concept side marker LEDs..they were the only LEDs I could find that were an actual orange.

Daxal84 · 03-27-2015, 07:42 PM

Bumping an old thread, but could you use this same wiring coming off the dome light to power an under glow kit? I'm looking to have the underglow kit come on when i unlock the doors.

sjmautoprod · 03-27-2015, 08:33 PM

I would only trust as much current as a regular dome lamp would pull from that circuit. Best to use a relay to switch constant power from battery.

Daxal84 · 03-28-2015, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjmautoprod

I would only trust as much current as a regular dome lamp would pull from that circuit. Best to use a relay to switch constant power from battery.

So I should wire it up like this.

sjmautoprod · 03-28-2015, 08:17 AM

Sure. Size your fuse correctly, though.

BOOMER CAMARO · 03-28-2015, 09:37 PM

Guys,
I have been reading everything I could find on the forum ref footwell lighting. I knew I was going to do it but wanted it to be cost effective as well as cool. In my search for info I checked sites that sell LED kits and paid close attention to the instructions provided by each company. I found these instructions on the Phastekperformance site. Although I didn't buy their product I embraced their approach. Since I did not want to mess with a switch but use the one associated with the dome/map light like this install does. I previously bought a 16ft reel of SMD LEDs and only had to pick up the T-Tap at the local parts store. I did solder and shrink wrap the connections. Boomer now has his footwells well light up

and I still have plenty of LEDs on the reel to tackle my next upgrade, LEDs for engine compartment lighting

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...l-ftwl-led.htm

10-31-2013, 11:33 PM	#72
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	Can someone tell me if this switch would work? The diagrams are just confusing me... http://www.amazon.com/SMAKN-Stainles...ch+illuminated __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

04-18-2014, 12:57 PM	#76
rookie1987 Drives: 2014 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 111 View My Garage	complete All finished not to hard. Attached Images

04-18-2014, 01:58 PM	#77
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	I'm still having some trouble. So if I want to have them come on just with the ABL, where do I wire to? I have a 2010 2SS/RS (ignore my handle, I upgraded ) I had them in my 2013 LS, but I just tapped into the cigarette lighter if I remember correctly. I'd liike to hook a switch up this time, but unsure on how or what do do for this. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

11-03-2014, 03:56 PM	#79
ashby021 Drives: 2010 ss2 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 5 View My Garage	Finally got mine installed a few minutes ago.. I used aac concept side marker LEDs..they were the only LEDs I could find that were an actual orange. Attached Images

03-28-2015, 09:37 PM	#84
BOOMER CAMARO Drives: 2012 2SS 6 speed CRMT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 53 View My Garage	Footwell Lighting Guys, I have been reading everything I could find on the forum ref footwell lighting. I knew I was going to do it but wanted it to be cost effective as well as cool. In my search for info I checked sites that sell LED kits and paid close attention to the instructions provided by each company. I found these instructions on the Phastekperformance site. Although I didn't buy their product I embraced their approach. Since I did not want to mess with a switch but use the one associated with the dome/map light like this install does. I previously bought a 16ft reel of SMD LEDs and only had to pick up the T-Tap at the local parts store. I did solder and shrink wrap the connections. Boomer now has his footwells well light up and I still have plenty of LEDs on the reel to tackle my next upgrade, LEDs for engine compartment lighting http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...l-ftwl-led.htm __________________ Me and Boomer

10-31-2013, 01:46 AM	#71
camarohouston Drives: 2014 2ltRS dualmode CAI Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: houston Posts: 20	I had mine done by Oracle lighting here in Houston. Replaced dome light with red LED to match footwells and color shift halos, and underhood lights. Unfortunately they don't have any color shift halo kits for the 2014. The halo is thicker and not as round as older models.

11-11-2013, 07:55 AM	#73
paulwright11 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jeffersonville. ind Posts: 8	Do the trim panels just pop off???? I am nervous to pull on them. I am talking about the drivers side.....sitting in the seat and the trim panel that hits your right leg. I want to mount the switch there and tap into the cig lighter circuit

03-27-2014, 07:02 PM	#74
GearLube Drives: 2011 RS/SS Inferno Orange Convertib Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 104	This DIY was super easy and smart! I like the flexibility of being able to power on, off, or on the doors

04-18-2014, 03:50 PM	#78
rookie1987 Drives: 2014 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 111 View My Garage	I did pretty much the same thing as AUS10BMX but I did not use the fuse box (mainly because I have never had any luck with connecting to the fuse box). My constent power source was a harness to the left of the drivers knee under the consel (last picture next to his switch) but everything else was the same make sure your gorund is good and your appliance is connected the middle part of your on/off/on switch.

03-27-2015, 07:42 PM	#80
Daxal84 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS AGP Twin Turbo Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Easton,PA Posts: 163	Bumping an old thread, but could you use this same wiring coming off the dome light to power an under glow kit? I'm looking to have the underglow kit come on when i unlock the doors.

03-27-2015, 08:33 PM	#81
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	I would only trust as much current as a regular dome lamp would pull from that circuit. Best to use a relay to switch constant power from battery.

03-28-2015, 08:17 AM	#83
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Sure. Size your fuse correctly, though.

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