Adding hardwired automatic LED light inside center console
- Thread starter emmantik
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That looks great! Glad the install worked out! I never even thought of putting in 2 lights. Looking back that would've been a better idea.
JsinLegacy
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Was so hoping you would have said you did stay at a Holiday Inn once.
ElectroBoy
Banned
Very nice two LED implementation. And props for having your covid mask handy!
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Wow, I love this mod! I have the console safe so this would come in quite handy for seeing the combination lock and also seeing inside the safe at night. Thanks so much for the writeup and examples. Definitely going to copy this!
daytonaviolet
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I used blue tape to mock up the holes 
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Just ordered the parts to do this mod, can't wait to get this going
daytonaviolet
New member
Funny thing, I ordered the led and mercury switch days after seeing this mod 3/22 via amazon. The led’s arrived 4/28. Waited over a month for the led’s to arrive.
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Oh, I got to have this!
What 'Color' did you go with? Torn between the 3 different whites (Cool, Warm, Neutral), I don't want it super bright ...
Also, what are your thoughts if 2 could be used to light up the tail gate area? Would the 1W version be bright enough if 2 were used on each side or tailgate?
What 'Color' did you go with? Torn between the 3 different whites (Cool, Warm, Neutral), I don't want it super bright ...
Also, what are your thoughts if 2 could be used to light up the tail gate area? Would the 1W version be bright enough if 2 were used on each side or tailgate?
ElectroBoy
Banned
You can get three different sizes in the Oznium bolt, 6mm, 11mm, 16mm. And two different powers 1W and 3W. Although 3W is only available in the 11mm size. For the console the 1W in the 6mm or 11mm would probably work best. I have a few of each that I’m going to try out to see how bright it is.
As for color I’d suggest the warm white or neutral. The cool seems too bluish for my tastes. You could order one of each color and size and see what you like best, they’re not very expensive.
For the tailgate the 3W gives off a lot of light. I’m not sure if it would fit in the two existing light fixtures in the tailgate. I used different LEDs there. Plus the 3W does dissipate a good amount of heat, it’s not a good idea to mount it in plastic if you want to run it for a long time. I did mount one in the back ceiling on an aluminum plate heatsink under the headliner. It really provides a lot of light.
Yet ANOTHER Cargo Lighting Mod
daytonaviolet
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I got the 11mm, 12,000K cool white. I have led interior lights already and matches well with it.
Oznium Brightest Light Bolt - Flush Mount 12V LED Light for Bumper, Grille, Cars Interior, Dash, Ambient Lighting, Motorcycle w/Sleek Aluminum Housing & Screw Nut (11 mm Black, Cool White LED) Amazon.com: Oznium Brightest Light Bolt - Flush Mount 12V LED Light for Bumper, Grille, Cars Interior, Dash, Ambient Lighting, Motorcycle w/Sleek Aluminum Housing & Screw Nut (11 mm Black, Cool White LED): Automotive
I went with cool white and I don't find it too bright. I actually want it to be brighter/whiter to be honest.
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
That sucks, I ordered my parts on Thursday, and got them today
daytonaviolet
New member
I'm no electrician ...
I have finally received all my parts to accomplish this mod but since I don't have a 12v cigarette lighter(s) located in the back like the OP does, I only have 2 USB ports. If I tap into those wires, is that enough to power 2 of these Oznium 1w lights and the mercury switch?
or, do I need to tap into the cigarette lighter wires that are in the center armrest console? (that will be more challenging because I think I need to take the whole console out?)
I have finally received all my parts to accomplish this mod but since I don't have a 12v cigarette lighter(s) located in the back like the OP does, I only have 2 USB ports. If I tap into those wires, is that enough to power 2 of these Oznium 1w lights and the mercury switch?
or, do I need to tap into the cigarette lighter wires that are in the center armrest console? (that will be more challenging because I think I need to take the whole console out?)
ElectroBoy
Banned
USB supplies +5V. You need to tap into +12V.
daytonaviolet
New member
i would measure the voltage before tapping but, i believe it's 12V. the usb usually has a built in voltage regulators.
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Shoutout to [MENTION=79050]emmantik[/MENTION] and [MENTION=1863]daytonaviolet[/MENTION] for the ideas and guidance for this mod. I'm super happy with how it came out. I have the console safe, and it's impossible to see the combination pad or inside it at night, so this was the perfect solution for me. I changed a few things and put my own spin on it, but I think I did a good job in the end.
Here's a before
Quick tear down
Found center and marked my holes
First hole
Second hole
Testing with the battery
The directions weren't clear, but I did what daytonaviolet did and used the ground for the switch, I also mounted mine at a 15 deg angle as recommended
I wired the 2 positives in parallel so that I could send 1 set of wires down
And here's the final test of the switch and wiring
I used wire taps for the back of the 12v socket so that I didn't have to cut the stock wiring
And here's my finished product. I had some 3m wire holders leftover from my Blackvue dash cam, so I used those to hold the wires. I also ran the wires through a mesh loom
And here it is all reinstalled, this is before the switch triggers
Here's the light triggered with the switch
And the finished product, I'm now able to see and access my console safe at night. Thanks guys for the inspiration and information to get this mod done. I love it! Not bad for 20 bucks!
Here's a before
Quick tear down
Found center and marked my holes
First hole
Second hole
Testing with the battery
The directions weren't clear, but I did what daytonaviolet did and used the ground for the switch, I also mounted mine at a 15 deg angle as recommended
I wired the 2 positives in parallel so that I could send 1 set of wires down
And here's the final test of the switch and wiring
I used wire taps for the back of the 12v socket so that I didn't have to cut the stock wiring
And here's my finished product. I had some 3m wire holders leftover from my Blackvue dash cam, so I used those to hold the wires. I also ran the wires through a mesh loom
And here it is all reinstalled, this is before the switch triggers
Here's the light triggered with the switch
And the finished product, I'm now able to see and access my console safe at night. Thanks guys for the inspiration and information to get this mod done. I love it! Not bad for 20 bucks!
Shoutout to [MENTION=79050]emmantik[/MENTION] and [MENTION=1863]daytonaviolet[/MENTION] for the ideas and guidance for this mod. I'm super happy with how it came out. I have the console safe, and it's impossible to see the combination pad or inside it at night, so this was the perfect solution for me. I changed a few things and put my own spin on it, but I think I did a good job in the end.
Here's a before
Quick tear down
Found center and marked my holes
First hole
Second hole
Testing with the battery
The directions weren't clear, but I did what daytonaviolet did and used the ground for the switch, I also mounted mine at a 15 deg angle as recommended
I wired the 2 positives in parallel so that I could send 1 set of wires down
And here's the final test of the switch and wiring
I used wire taps for the back of the 12v socket so that I didn't have to cut the stock wiring
And here's my finished product. I had some 3m wire holders leftover from my Blackvue dash cam, so I used those to hold the wires. I also ran the wires through a mesh loom
And here it is all reinstalled, this is before the switch triggers
Here's the light triggered with the switch
And the finished product, I'm now able to see and access my console safe at night. Thanks guys for the inspiration and information to get this mod done. I love it! Not bad for 20 bucks!
Great job on the install! Glad it worked out for you as well!
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