Interior Lighting and Footwell Lighting with LED


#32
Figoian

Figoian

V10
#32
Joined
Aug 2, 2011
Messages
1,247
Likes
458
Location
Bengaluru
bhvm said:
Posting My images on your thread bro...
Click to expand...
I wanted to do the same set up. Blue LEDs in the footwell in sync with Cabin Light.

Can you please show more pics of the rear ones? How and where it's installed and how the wires are connected. Checked with couple of shops and they aren't positive doing it in the rear. Hence, I am holding it.
 
#33
M

manu677

V2
#33
Joined
Nov 18, 2014
Messages
2
Likes
0
Location
Delhi
Hey guys.
I bought a Wagon R last week.
Want to install LEDs, mainly interested in underdash lighting (Blue color)

Can anybody guide me where can I get it done in Delhi?
Can it be done without cutting the wires and without voiding the warranty?
Please help, dying to get the lights!
 
#37
bhvm

bhvm

Honoured Member
#37
Joined
Oct 15, 2011
Messages
5,289
Likes
4,818
Location
Some Village
manu677 said:
Hey guys.
I bought a Wagon R last week.
Want to install LEDs, mainly interested in underdash lighting (Blue color)

Can anybody guide me where can I get it done in Delhi?
Can it be done without cutting the wires and without voiding the warranty?
Please help, dying to get the lights!
Click to expand...
Figoian said:
I wanted to do the same set up. Blue LEDs in the footwell in sync with Cabin Light.

Can you please show more pics of the rear ones? How and where it's installed and how the wires are connected. Checked with couple of shops and they aren't positive doing it in the rear. Hence, I am holding it.
Click to expand...

manu677 said:
thanks akash.
Have you tried them?
Does installing those lights will void my warranty on new car? Do they cut wires?
Click to expand...
1)Don't Bother with the Bue LEDs. The glare is not good for eyes. Stick to White or better yet, warm white LEDs. I am using White ones.
2)I did not cut any wires and whole setup is removable in just 15min. It depends on the car and installer's intelligence.
3)For the rear Lamps, I Opened the gear lever cover and center tunnel (cup holder part) and ran wires underneath. I left the leds slightly poked out from the tunnel. You can carry wires under carpet and place them directly under rear seats as well.
4) pics i'll have to find.
 
#38
vinod

vinod

V4
#38
Joined
Mar 2, 2014
Messages
21
Likes
6
Location
Salem
Italian Raider said:
Hey Guys,

This is my first DIY post.

As you guys knew my trip to yercaud got postponed, I thought of doing some DIY stuff.

there are some electronic stores near my area in salem. I just went and asked for the LED strip. Surprisingly They said yes and its available for what ever length required. it costs Rs140/= per meter. I chose half a meter white & half a meter blue. the shop where i bought the LED strip Does not deal with loose LEDs and PCBs.

So I went to another shop for the Loose LEDs. I bought 12 white LEDs. 1 PCB & 2 meters of wire for connecting purpose.

I took the PCB and connected the Loose LEDs in series connection by 4x3

Each LED is 3 volts. By connecting 4of them in series it makes 12 volt capable. And for extra illumination, I added 2 more rows so it can give good light spread.

The connections are shown in the below pics.

Then I tried to connect it with a 12 volt supply.

Bingo!!

The Light was perfect.



I also bought a soldering iron for the above assembling purpose.

The Total cost of Materials is Rs260/=
Click to expand...
Hi ravi,

I am vinod from salem. my m800 is in paint shop. i wish to install the same led for foot well. can u tell me where in salem i can get it.
regards
vinod
 
#39
Figoian

Figoian

V10
#39
Joined
Aug 2, 2011
Messages
1,247
Likes
458
Location
Bengaluru
Have a question, little OT, but somehow relevant.

I went to replace my Figo's cabin light with LED and the accessory guy broke the switch [frustration]

I asked him to search anywhere he can, but no luck yet. At Ford, the entire cabin light assembly to be replaced which would cost about 2K+ [cry]

So, where else in Bangalore can we find one? JC Road, Shivaji Nagar? Any specific inputs would help better.
 
#42
Lameassonwheels

Lameassonwheels

V8
#42
Joined
Sep 29, 2014
Messages
547
Likes
490
Location
Kuwait City
bhvm said:
yes this can be used, but Id rather suggest a full rgb strip so you can change the color via remote.
Click to expand...
Is there amber LED strips available?. If at all I am doing this DIY, I can have my speedo console backlight color matched with this.
I think wrapping warm white LEDs with amber coloured sheets won't be a good idea.
Could you please post some closer pics of the LED illumination setup with the LEDs powered off.

Have you anytime used ghost shadow logo lights?. Any suggestions or comments are welcome.
 
Last edited:
#43
goldenfox7

goldenfox7

V4
#43
Joined
Jan 7, 2015
Messages
74
Likes
28
Location
Gurgaon
Rather than a hit and trial method, go for the RGB colored strips, they have a remote which could setup your leds to the exact color you want.
 
#44
bhvm

bhvm

Honoured Member
#44
Joined
Oct 15, 2011
Messages
5,289
Likes
4,818
Location
Some Village
Lameassonwheels said:
Is there amber LED strips available?. If at all I am doing this DIY, I can have my speedo console backlight color matched with this.
I think wrapping warm white LEDs with amber coloured sheets won't be a good idea.
Could you please post some closer pics of the LED illumination setup with the LEDs powered off.

Have you anytime used ghost shadow logo lights?. Any suggestions or comments are welcome.
Click to expand...
ambers sure are available if you look hard. they're used in turn signal. if all fails, I'll suggest you buy warm white led but Paint them yellow using Glass Paint. I've done the same at my home to give a warmer look, doesn't hurt at all.

for the pics please try my i10 blue boy thread.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom