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Originally Posted by momo.75
Ever since i removed my lighted running boards and replaced them with the step tubes, I (as well as my wife and kids) have missed having lights on the steps. I was glad to find these Eagle Eye LED lights on ebay, for around $4 a pair shipped. These are 3w lights, which doesn't sound like much but they put out plenty of light. I originally wanted to mount one in the rocker strip, under the doors. I would have liked to have one above each step pad but that panel is right up against the metal of the body. I decided to make some small brackets and mount them to the insides of the step tube mounts. They are far enough up under the body, where you can't see them and just at the right height to cast light on the step pads. I had clipped the wires from my running boards, so all i had to do was tie them into those. They come on when i unlock and open the doors. I am very happy with these as well.
Tiny lights
Brackets made out of galvanized metal strips.
The perfect amount of light
Now i can't wait to work on my other projects.....if it weren't for this stupid work stuff i could do them.
I will be adding some more reverse lighting. I will be mounting my 30" Hanma LED Light bar. I have one more little project that i am working on but don't want to give it away just yet, but yes it involves LED lights....lol
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hey momo, would you mind clearing up a little confusion for me on this install? I am going to put some led running board lights on my SR5 and cannot find a definitive answer as to where to hook them up to get the appropriate functionality...
i am finding out that i need to tap into the ignition ring-light for power to have them work with the key fob so that they: come on with the dome lights when the doors are unlocked, come on with the dome lights when you turn off the ignition, turn off when the car is started or just fade-out with the dome lights when you walk away...
i have read that I need to tie into pins # 2(red?) and # 6(red/green?)
...i have not been able to find a concrete answer, please help me with: where to count pins from, if the wire colors matter (according to wiring diagrams there doesnt appear to be a red/green in this harness) or if im just way off base...
when i figure this all out i will do a propper DIY write-up on this mod, considering what appears to be a high demand for these answers and no clear instruction available...
thanks in advavnce, and sorry for the lengthy post,
bush