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bigsquirrel · 04-29-2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the write up, I used Oznium led panels, it was very simple.

SynerJersey110 · 05-07-2010, 10:41 AM

Thanks Tony,
I followed your wiring advice & hooked up my footwell lighting, and it works GREAT !!! I'll post pics in a few, working nights this week. Secured passenger seat light under glove box, fit right in. Driver's side lined up well, also. I even lucked out by using one inverter. AAC sent two dual lead inverters, so I used just one and it worked like a charm

Greatness · 05-13-2010, 07:37 PM

i DID MINE!! looks swweettt ur directions helped tremendously tony heres the finished product

TonyNo · 05-13-2010, 11:05 PM

All look great!

CAMARO_MOW · 05-14-2010, 07:54 AM

Very nice!

Pirate · 05-14-2010, 11:37 AM

I have been contemplating this for the footwells. My thought is can using the LED (dome) style light with a 194 socket mounted in the footwell do the same thing? Tap both sockets into the dome light wiring to get the same effect as the dome light theater lighting. This lights should be bright enough to light the footwell if mounted for maximum effect. Thoughts?

SpeedFreak5 · 05-14-2010, 06:18 PM

Does anyone know where the fuse to the light in the trunk is. I think I blew it when I replaced the OEM bulb with Blue LED bulb. I nicked the metal when I was putting the cover back in while the light was on, because it is always on when the trunk is open. There was a big spark and then nothing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Could it be the Trunk fuse in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block?

TonyNo · 05-14-2010, 11:06 PM

Trunk light is on a breaker.

SummoneR · 05-14-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

Trunk light is on a breaker.

Which means once you cycle the ignition it should work again.

Greatness · 05-15-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedFreak5

Does anyone know where the fuse to the light in the trunk is. I think I blew it when I replaced the OEM bulb with Blue LED bulb. I nicked the metal when I was putting the cover back in while the light was on, because it is always on when the trunk is open. There was a big spark and then nothing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Could it be the Trunk fuse in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block?

Same exact thing happened to my friend who helped install mine lol i was like oh crap u just shot the bulb but then he took it out and blew on it and waied a second then put it back and it lit back up so try again i suppose.

Camaro743 · 05-20-2010, 09:31 PM

I'm sorry to bring this thread back from the dead everyone!! But I have a question!

Can some one who has installed the footwell lighting give me a list of all supplies needed for this to work? I know I need the footwell lighting, a t-tap, and what else?

"I took the two black (negative) wires, cut them to a good length, stripped them, crimped on a spade/ring terminal, and attached it to that bolt mentioned earlier. See the fifth pic.

I attached the t-tap mating terminal to a fuse holder, connected this to the red (positive) wires, and plugged it in. I then tucked the wires in behind the console and generally spiffed up the wiring before I snapped the console side covers back into place."

And could someone please clarify this? I don't know how to crimp a wire, or what a spade/ring terminal is. I don't know what a fuse holder is either lol. And is there any instructions on how to pull back the console so you can thread the wires through like the OP said?

I'm sorry for all the questions..any help would be appreciated!
use small words please..

domano 68 · 05-21-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakefeb3

In this photo, it looks like a purple wire and another(?) wire

What does this connector do?

qbert48 · 05-21-2010, 08:24 AM

dash ABL thats what i used mine for

Buhmblbe · 05-23-2010, 03:52 PM

Thank you sooo much for this post.

I took it one step further. I ran a constant 12V line to the interior and set up my own fuse box(thanks wizzer) then ran the power from that and the dome light tap to a common switch (I used double pole double throw-center off...I read post #54 but wanted the center off option as well and truthfully couldn't figure out how a SPDT would work) which I mounted under the driver's dash. End result=I now have three options with one switch

1-Always On
2-Always Off
3-Only on when the dome is on
Also, I used lights that can alternate between constant on or be switched to pulse to blink with the music.

(Go Solid Gold Dancers...boy am I old

)
I'll post pictures and a how to when I get my camera from my office tomorrow if anyone is interested.
(Yes I know...

)

04-29-2010, 11:36 PM	#141
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	Thanks for the write up, I used Oznium led panels, it was very simple. Last edited by bigsquirrel; 04-29-2010 at 11:37 PM. Reason: grammar

05-13-2010, 07:37 PM	#143
Greatness Greatness Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 117	i DID MINE!! looks swweettt ur directions helped tremendously tony heres the finished product Attached Images __________________ Black on Black 1LT GOT THE RIDE!!! 2G1FB1EV9A9153166 WWOOO!!!!

05-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#144
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	All look great! __________________

05-14-2010, 07:54 AM	#145
CAMARO_MOW Drives: 2011 White 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 349 View My Garage	Very nice! __________________ 2019 1LT/RS Summit White....

05-14-2010, 11:37 AM	#146
Pirate ZOOMV8 Drives: Black on Black 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 12	I have been contemplating this for the footwells. My thought is can using the LED (dome) style light with a 194 socket mounted in the footwell do the same thing? Tap both sockets into the dome light wiring to get the same effect as the dome light theater lighting. This lights should be bright enough to light the footwell if mounted for maximum effect. Thoughts? __________________ :troll:

05-07-2010, 10:41 AM	#142
SynerJersey110 Drives: 2011 2SS BLK, 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jersey Posts: 35	Thanks Tony, I followed your wiring advice & hooked up my footwell lighting, and it works GREAT !!! I'll post pics in a few, working nights this week. Secured passenger seat light under glove box, fit right in. Driver's side lined up well, also. I even lucked out by using one inverter. AAC sent two dual lead inverters, so I used just one and it worked like a charm

05-14-2010, 06:18 PM	#147
SpeedFreak5 Detroit Muscle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 135 View My Garage	Does anyone know where the fuse to the light in the trunk is. I think I blew it when I replaced the OEM bulb with Blue LED bulb. I nicked the metal when I was putting the cover back in while the light was on, because it is always on when the trunk is open. There was a big spark and then nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Could it be the Trunk fuse in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block? __________________ 2LT/RS A6, Rally Yellow, CGM Stripes, Sun Roof, Injen CAI, Aero Turbine Exhaust, Trifecta Tune

05-14-2010, 11:06 PM	#148
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Trunk light is on a breaker. __________________

05-20-2010, 09:31 PM	#151
Camaro743 Drives: 2010 2LT RJT Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 48	I'm sorry to bring this thread back from the dead everyone!! But I have a question! Can some one who has installed the footwell lighting give me a list of all supplies needed for this to work? I know I need the footwell lighting, a t-tap, and what else? "I took the two black (negative) wires, cut them to a good length, stripped them, crimped on a spade/ring terminal, and attached it to that bolt mentioned earlier. See the fifth pic. I attached the t-tap mating terminal to a fuse holder, connected this to the red (positive) wires, and plugged it in. I then tucked the wires in behind the console and generally spiffed up the wiring before I snapped the console side covers back into place." And could someone please clarify this? I don't know how to crimp a wire, or what a spade/ring terminal is. I don't know what a fuse holder is either lol. And is there any instructions on how to pull back the console so you can thread the wires through like the OP said? I'm sorry for all the questions..any help would be appreciated! use small words please..

05-21-2010, 08:24 AM	#153
qbert48 Drives: 2SS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas panhandle BFE Posts: 1,128	dash ABL thats what i used mine for __________________ 2SS RS SIM gray leather stick shift ground FX thank you gary richards @ classic chevy in sugarland welcome home 1100 4-27-09 6000 6-27-09 yes i got to the dance late don't hate me

05-23-2010, 03:52 PM	#154
Buhmblbe Growing Up=Optional Drives: 2010 Camaro Transformers 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Setauket NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	Thank you sooo much for this post. I took it one step further. I ran a constant 12V line to the interior and set up my own fuse box(thanks wizzer) then ran the power from that and the dome light tap to a common switch (I used double pole double throw-center off...I read post #54 but wanted the center off option as well and truthfully couldn't figure out how a SPDT would work) which I mounted under the driver's dash. End result=I now have three options with one switch 1-Always On 2-Always Off 3-Only on when the dome is on Also, I used lights that can alternate between constant on or be switched to pulse to blink with the music.(Go Solid Gold Dancers...boy am I old) I'll post pictures and a how to when I get my camera from my office tomorrow if anyone is interested. (Yes I know...) __________________ "Sleep is an inconvenience to living...Get up and start living."

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