i was asked to do a write up so here is one.

NOTE: do this at your own risk

VIDEO at bottom

when doing the map light mod i followed J.A.'s My version of the Maplight Mod and disassembled the dash.

wiring for the map light unit i used 16 gauge wire(what i had at the time) and Fully Insulated Quick Disconnects 14-16 gauge from radioshack($3).

run one wire from the non used whole on each switch as shown in J.A.'s write up to drivers side and use connector(ran wire under home link to keep it out of the way). i then wrapped the wire and mic wire in electrical tape





then run wire through headliner over to A-pillar and down along existing wiring harness and use zip ties loosely.



after that you can wire the lights as shown in J.A.'s thread or as i have if you have a limited with running board lights.

i ran the wire down beside the AC vent, fuse panel, and into the side kick panel. on drivers side.



i then pulled the wires that were for my running boards out of the rubber boot and pluged the boot with the end of a bic pen. then all you have to do is tap into the negative lead


(wire will be coming out of main harness right near the b pillar)