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ryan's camaro · 10-06-2014, 01:25 AM

I'm thinking about putting led footwell lighting in my Camaro. However, the DIYs I've seen require that I either install a switch or tap it into the dome light.

My dome light is always off, so I don't want to have the dome light on in order for the footwell lighting to come on nor do I want to manually turn them on and off.

Is there a way to wire it so that it automatically comes on when I open the door and turn off when I'm driving?

Thanks!

ZeuSS2011 · 10-06-2014, 04:09 AM

If you tap into the dome light, it'll come on and off when you open and close the door. Don't think it matters if your dome light is always off.

foo.fighter · 10-06-2014, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeuSS2011

If you tap into the dome light, it'll come on and off when you open and close the door. Don't think it matters if your dome light is always off.

can anyone second this? I was going to ask this exact same question! what a coincidence... lol

sjmautoprod · 10-06-2014, 07:19 AM

That switch controls the dome circuit, so, if you tap it, and have the switch off, it will never come on.

If you tap the dash lighting circuit, it will come on when the door opens. It will also be on whenever the dash lights are on.

ZeuSS2011 · 10-06-2014, 07:21 AM

I am away from my car at the moment, but I'll confirm once I get home.

ZeuSS2011 · 10-06-2014, 12:28 PM

This is how I wired my footwell lights, but just went out to the car and turned off the dome light and the footwells go out with the dome light. Turns out i was wrong. They won't turn on when I open the door while the dome light switch is off.
Watch "2011 Camaro Footwell Lighting Install" on YouTube
2011 Camaro Footwell Lighting Install: http://youtu.be/cpx49JE9378

jgray1978 · 10-06-2014, 12:41 PM

A solution might be to utilize an idataLINK ADS-ALCA module. It has a - door status output. I haven't tested one but it may be just what you are looking for. It operates over the CAN bus so is independent of the dome light control.

scott's45 · 10-06-2014, 02:26 PM

Or how about just switching on the dome light and taking the bulb out? Then the footwell lighting will come on but not the dome?

sjmautoprod · 10-06-2014, 02:48 PM

There ya go!

ryan's camaro · 10-06-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by scott's45

Or how about just switching on the dome light and taking the bulb out? Then the footwell lighting will come on but not the dome?

I would still like to have a dome light for the rare occasions where I need to read something in the dark.

jgray1978 · 10-06-2014, 05:19 PM

A solution might be to utilize an idataLINK ADS-ALCA module. It has a - door status output. I haven't tested one but it may be just what you are looking for. It operates over the CAN bus so is independent of the dome light control.

foo.fighter · 10-07-2014, 06:36 AM

that thing cost like 85 bux! this is so disappointing :( im in the exact same boat as you op... im getting a bunch of other lighting done by a pro, im gonna see what he has to say...

jgray1978 · 10-07-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by foo.fighter

that thing cost like 85 bux! this is so disappointing :( im in the exact same boat as you op... im getting a bunch of other lighting done by a pro, im gonna see what he has to say...

Well...I don't know what to tell ya. I look at what I pay for this car and $85 is fairly minimal.

That said, if anyone wants to purchase one, I've got the ADS-USB cable and can flash them if you send it to me.

jgray1978 · 10-07-2014, 07:56 AM

Buy a Viper 5906V to go with that module. You can then justify the $85. Add on the DSM250 SmartStart GPS module as well. I've got a log in to activate those

10-06-2014, 01:25 AM	#1
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	ABL Footwell Lighting Install I'm thinking about putting led footwell lighting in my Camaro. However, the DIYs I've seen require that I either install a switch or tap it into the dome light. My dome light is always off, so I don't want to have the dome light on in order for the footwell lighting to come on nor do I want to manually turn them on and off. Is there a way to wire it so that it automatically comes on when I open the door and turn off when I'm driving? Thanks! __________________

10-06-2014, 12:41 PM	#7
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	A solution might be to utilize an idataLINK ADS-ALCA module. It has a - door status output. I haven't tested one but it may be just what you are looking for. It operates over the CAN bus so is independent of the dome light control. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS LS3/M6 - C.A.I., Nightshade Tail Lights, ZL1 Fascia and Rockers, NightOwl Halo and Grille LED System, Bravado Americana Wheels With NT05 Rubber.

10-06-2014, 02:26 PM	#8
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	Or how about just switching on the dome light and taking the bulb out? Then the footwell lighting will come on but not the dome? __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

10-06-2014, 05:19 PM	#11
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	A solution might be to utilize an idataLINK ADS-ALCA module. It has a - door status output. I haven't tested one but it may be just what you are looking for. It operates over the CAN bus so is independent of the dome light control. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS LS3/M6 - C.A.I., Nightshade Tail Lights, ZL1 Fascia and Rockers, NightOwl Halo and Grille LED System, Bravado Americana Wheels With NT05 Rubber.

10-07-2014, 06:36 AM	#12
foo.fighter Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS IOM M6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 342 View My Garage	that thing cost like 85 bux! this is so disappointing :( im in the exact same boat as you op... im getting a bunch of other lighting done by a pro, im gonna see what he has to say... __________________ 2013 2SS IOM LS3 Performance: NPP Exhaust, Solo Performance Hi-Flow Cats, k&n Air Intake, Doug Thorley Shorty Headers Cosmetic: Diablo Angel Staggered 22", 3D Carbon Fenders (need to install) Eagle Eyes HIDs, Fog Light HIDs

10-06-2014, 04:09 AM	#2
ZeuSS2011 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS / Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 314 View My Garage	If you tap into the dome light, it'll come on and off when you open and close the door. Don't think it matters if your dome light is always off.

10-06-2014, 07:19 AM	#4
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	That switch controls the dome circuit, so, if you tap it, and have the switch off, it will never come on. If you tap the dash lighting circuit, it will come on when the door opens. It will also be on whenever the dash lights are on.

10-06-2014, 07:21 AM	#5
ZeuSS2011 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS / Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 314 View My Garage	I am away from my car at the moment, but I'll confirm once I get home.

10-06-2014, 12:28 PM	#6
ZeuSS2011 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS / Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 314 View My Garage	This is how I wired my footwell lights, but just went out to the car and turned off the dome light and the footwells go out with the dome light. Turns out i was wrong. They won't turn on when I open the door while the dome light switch is off. Watch "2011 Camaro Footwell Lighting Install" on YouTube 2011 Camaro Footwell Lighting Install: http://youtu.be/cpx49JE9378

10-06-2014, 02:48 PM	#9
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	There ya go!

10-07-2014, 07:56 AM	#14
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	Buy a Viper 5906V to go with that module. You can then justify the $85. Add on the DSM250 SmartStart GPS module as well. I've got a log in to activate those __________________ 2012 2SS/RS LS3/M6 - C.A.I., Nightshade Tail Lights, ZL1 Fascia and Rockers, NightOwl Halo and Grille LED System, Bravado Americana Wheels With NT05 Rubber.