[MYP] Interior Ambient Lights

[Nen81]

I got it from Amazon. There's a link in the two posts immediately before yours. I installed it myself as it's not too difficult and it comes with all the tools needed.

Thanks

 

[Oreoeddie]

I think it does pinch slightly, but after closing the lid a couple of times the lid now closes pretty normally. I did try to pull the wiring as close to the corners as I can, but I didn’t run it through any hidden channels. As it sits now I don't have any concerns about damaging anything.

Here’s a picture of what my armrest storage looks like with the lighting kit installed:

The two other complaints I have with this kit is 1. It takes up the whole cigarette lighter. I wish it comes with a USB power cord, and 2. The screws that‘s supposed to hold the fiber optics ends to the LED light is too big to be screwed into the hole to secure the fiber. I may have to look for smaller screws myself or just tape it up but in the summer heat the adhesive may become nasty cooking in the center console.

 

[gx9901]

The two other complaints I have with this kit is 1. It takes up the whole cigarette lighter. I wish it comes with a USB power cord, and 2. The screws that‘s supposed to hold the fiber optics ends to the LED light is too big to be screwed into the hole to secure the fiber. I may have to look for smaller screws myself or just tape it up but in the summer heat the adhesive may become nasty cooking in the center console.

These are definitely drawbacks, but for me the 12V plug is something I almost never use so it was an OK trade off for me. I used some electrical tape to hold the fiber optic to the LED port so I guess we'll see how it goes in the summer.

 

[mvr1127]

I saw one installation of something similar on Youtube but instead of stashing all the cables in the center console, he removed the panel to the right of the driver's knee and stored them in there, with only one wire running into the center console to plug into the lighter.

 

[Oreoeddie]

Could you share that video?

 

[Oreoeddie]

I noticed the door pocket light lights up too. Any way to leave it turned off?

 

[dragoon9988]

I just got it. Installed the center console one with no problem but when I started the dash, the metal pry tool they gave scrated the *sugar* out of my white trim and I stopped. Is there a better way to do this? Like remove the white trim and loosen it first or something

 

[MattM24]

The two other complaints I have with this kit is 1. It takes up the whole cigarette lighter. I wish it comes with a USB power cord, and 2. The screws that‘s supposed to hold the fiber optics ends to the LED light is too big to be screwed into the hole to secure the fiber. I may have to look for smaller screws myself or just tape it up but in the summer heat the adhesive may become nasty cooking in the center console.

You can always get a splitter for the power socket (cig lighter).

 

[Oreoeddie]

I just got it. Installed the center console one with no problem but when I started the dash, the metal pry tool they gave scrated the *sugar* out of my white trim and I stopped. Is there a better way to do this? Like remove the white trim and loosen it first or something

I only used the plastic spatula to pry open a crack to install the outmost end of the light strip. After that you can pretty easily just press the light strip in with your thumb. The metal thing would for sure cause significant scratches.

 

[ntpphong]

Could you share that video?

I have mine installed with all the wires hiding under the center console. I used a more expensive kit from Xkglow though. I powered them tapping power from the back of the cigarette socket. I also have mine wired to a relay that will power on/off with the footwell light, so you can manually turn the ambient lights off from the menu if you want.

 

[lduong35]

The ambient light from the dash and center console is just plug and play. It use the rear power plug from rear A/C. It shut off immediate when you close the door. The kit is easy to install, but a little expensive

 

[myscott]

I have mine installed with all the wires hiding under the center console. I used a more expensive kit from Xkglow though. I powered them tapping power from the back of the cigarette socket. I also have mine wired to a relay that will power on/off with the footwell light, so you can manually turn the ambient lights off from the menu if you want.

That’s exactly i want to do on my MY. like to get power from back of 12 socket and connect stock footwell light from under dash wire as switch using relay…..
So i control on/off ambient light from menu.
Can you explain more detail connection of relay ? with pictures ?

Thank you

 

[GH77]

The ambient light from the dash and center console is just plug and play. It use the rear power plug from rear A/C. It shut off immediate when you close the door. The kit is easy to install, but a little expensiveView attachment 920890

Do you have a link to the kit and images of how it’s plugged in?

 

[techie_review]

I just installed mine from Amazon the other day they look amazing !!!

 

[ntpphong]

That’s exactly i want to do on my MY. like to get power from back of 12 socket and connect stock footwell light from under dash wire as switch using relay…..
So i control on/off ambient light from menu.
Can you explain more detail connection of relay ? with pictures ?

Thank you

Amazon.com This is the one I used.

 

[lduong35]

here is the link of the installation video. You can check it out

 

[GH77]

here is the link of the installation video. You can check it out

This is the type of kit I’ve been waiting for. No messy wiring showing in the arm rest and being able to retain use of the power outlet.

 

[SteveFromNY]

I just installed mine from Amazon the other day they look amazing !!!

this is awesome! i already have the rear plug plugged in for my rear screen though!

 

[lduong35]

This is the type of kit I’ve been waiting for. No messy wiring showing in the arm rest and being able to retain use of the power outlet.

Yea! I really like this set up. No messy wiring and power cut off immediate when you shut the door. This led is very bright too.

 

[fyou27]

Do these light under the dash area reflect against the windshield at night and cause a distraction?