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RedSicily · 07-20-2016, 10:25 PM

I recently installed and wired footwell led lights and lighted door sills. I wired them to two ttaps to the grey dome light wire under driver side dash. And has been working fine for about a week now. Just right now when I was adding double sided tape to footwell lights. All the lights went out ( foot wells, door sills, and even the dome light). What would cause all these to go out? I could see a bad connection cause footwell and door sills to go out. But why also the dome light? And information, help, or troubleshooting is appreciated. Thanks!

FunkedOut · 07-20-2016, 11:52 PM

did you check the fuse yet?

RedSicily · 07-21-2016, 12:15 AM

I did not check the fuse yet. I'm eastern time so I planned on messing with everything in the morning. But I do not think is is the fuse because while I was sitting in my car when it all went out, they randomly flicker on reall quick a few times.

Woodley99 · 07-21-2016, 06:48 AM

There is a timer on the dome lights. After a few minutes with the door open the dome lights will shut off. I think if u open and shut the door it resets or maybe turn the key.

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Woodley99 · 07-21-2016, 06:52 AM

Another thing it could be is the computer needs to reset because you may have shorted it out. Happen to me when putting led lights in the trunk. I accidentally touched power to ground and everything went out. I learned the relays are controlled by the computer. cycle the key a few times to reset the computer and your good to go!

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RedSicily · 07-21-2016, 11:45 AM

I just tried cycling key a few times and that did not work. I kept noticing the lights randomly flash on and off again. I'm assuming it's a bad connection somewhere or maybe a bad ground?

gdheri · 07-23-2016, 01:44 AM

check you connection. I had same problem. Positive wire is touching somewhere to ground

07-20-2016, 10:25 PM	#1
RedSicily Drives: 2015 Hot Red Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 4	Dome light and footwell problem I recently installed and wired footwell led lights and lighted door sills. I wired them to two ttaps to the grey dome light wire under driver side dash. And has been working fine for about a week now. Just right now when I was adding double sided tape to footwell lights. All the lights went out ( foot wells, door sills, and even the dome light). What would cause all these to go out? I could see a bad connection cause footwell and door sills to go out. But why also the dome light? And information, help, or troubleshooting is appreciated. Thanks!

07-21-2016, 06:48 AM	#4
Woodley99 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 206 View My Garage	There is a timer on the dome lights. After a few minutes with the door open the dome lights will shut off. I think if u open and shut the door it resets or maybe turn the key. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Flat Black ARH LT headers, TSP Stage 3 231/236 3 bolt cam, .660 dual springs titanium retainers, TSP rocker trunion upgrade, 3" exhaust no cats with flowmaster mufflers. Vmax TB, MTI plug wires, 160 stat, tr55 plugs, Vararam CAI. Eiabech 1" lowering springs. Elite catch can. ZL1 style spoiler. Street Scene front splitter. LED afterburners. HPT tuned by Geoff at Next Level Performance 470 rwhp 434 rwtq

07-21-2016, 06:52 AM	#5
Woodley99 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 206 View My Garage	Another thing it could be is the computer needs to reset because you may have shorted it out. Happen to me when putting led lights in the trunk. I accidentally touched power to ground and everything went out. I learned the relays are controlled by the computer. cycle the key a few times to reset the computer and your good to go! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Flat Black ARH LT headers, TSP Stage 3 231/236 3 bolt cam, .660 dual springs titanium retainers, TSP rocker trunion upgrade, 3" exhaust no cats with flowmaster mufflers. Vmax TB, MTI plug wires, 160 stat, tr55 plugs, Vararam CAI. Eiabech 1" lowering springs. Elite catch can. ZL1 style spoiler. Street Scene front splitter. LED afterburners. HPT tuned by Geoff at Next Level Performance 470 rwhp 434 rwtq

07-20-2016, 11:52 PM	#2
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	did you check the fuse yet?

07-21-2016, 12:15 AM	#3
RedSicily Drives: 2015 Hot Red Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 4	I did not check the fuse yet. I'm eastern time so I planned on messing with everything in the morning. But I do not think is is the fuse because while I was sitting in my car when it all went out, they randomly flicker on reall quick a few times.

07-21-2016, 11:45 AM	#6
RedSicily Drives: 2015 Hot Red Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 4	I just tried cycling key a few times and that did not work. I kept noticing the lights randomly flash on and off again. I'm assuming it's a bad connection somewhere or maybe a bad ground?

07-23-2016, 01:44 AM	#7
gdheri Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 387	check you connection. I had same problem. Positive wire is touching somewhere to ground