joeblow Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Not sure if this should be here or in the walkthrough forum, but I recently installed footwell lighting that is tied into headlight position to be on only when the dash illumination is on (parking or head lights). It only takes an hour or two depending on your skill level with wiring. Let me know what you think. 1. Gather the materials 15" Flexible LEDs from Autozone ~$20 (they come in red, white, and blue) Fuse Tap from Autozone ~$6 Random wire connectors for grounding http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01035.jpg 2. Disassemble the center console and take off the dash endcap on the driver's side. Directions can be found in other walkthroughs http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01039.jpg 3. Place the LED strips on the underside of the dash with the wired ends toward the fuse panel. The double stick stuff that came on these wasn't very sticky so I used some black duct tape to help. http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01040.jpg 4. Run the hot wires to the fuse panel area and connect them to the fuse tap (see the first pic that shows what a fuse tap is). I routed the passenger side one through the center console to hide the wire, but the wire was a tad short, so I had to add more wire to get it to reach all the way over. 5. Ground the negatives. I placed the passenger side one on one of the connectors for the ECU cover plate http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01041.jpg And the driver's side on a bolt near the fuse panel http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01034.jpg 6. Disconnect the Illumination fuse. Its a 10 amp fuse almost directly in the middle (the top one in this pic, the other tap is for my boost gauge)http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01036.jpg 7. Put the 10 amp Illumination fuse into the fuse tap along with a spare 10 amp fuse. I took the spare one from the fuse panel under the hood. and put the fuse tap back into the fuse panel in place of the original fuse. 8. Test it out. Make sure that everything is working properly before getting it all tied back down. With the key in the on position, and the headlights off, the LEDs should be off. Simply turn the headlights one click to the parking light position and the LEDs should come on. 9. Put it all back together and you should have something like this. http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01043.jpg Any feedback and questions are more than welcome. Leave the "its ricey" comments at the door though. Footwell illumination kits are available from the factory from almost every manufacturer this one is just cheaper. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan_Sz Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nice thread! I´m thinking of making a similar project. I want the footwell to light up when I open the door and go out when the doors closes again. Do you have any tips or hint about that? It´s a Legacy 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 All I can say is to find a fuse that's hot when the dome lights are lit. Use a circuit tester to find a fuse that isn't on when the dome lights aren't and one that is hot when the dome lights are on. It would probably take a few guess and check attempts to find one. That's what I had to do for my boost gauge. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I was planning on doing this, this weekend. Great timing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 added to my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Update after driving it at night. It looks great, but on the dark back roads, there is reflection on the driver's side window. I could see my red illuminated shoe reflected in the bottom corner of the window, by the side mirror. Not an issue when there is ambient light around via streetlights and buildings, etc. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roll_tide Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 another cool addition to this is an led strip in the map pockets. Gives a badass look to the doors. If anyone wants a quick walkthrough I can provide some steps? and pics if interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 ^^ yes preaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 i always felt ambivalent towards this i cant figure out a good time to use it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad236/flat4LGT/Lighting/DSC01043.jpg Wow OP thanks for posting this pic. I have been considering doing this but seriously, I am not ready to keep my carmats uber clean for this mod... Hmm... Maybe I'll just do a lighted cupholder:spin: I should have he wife pop out some kids so I can give them car cleaning duties. EDIT: I am not bagging on OP, I am serious as my feet seem to be a DIRT MAGNET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 There was no cleanup involved before this pic was taken. You can see the salt stain toward the bottom of the driver's side mat It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Yea I did this mod last Friday to my legacy with a tan interior, and the dirt on the floor mats doesn't much more noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istvan_Sz Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Anyone know where I can plug in my FootWell lights so it switches on and off With that little whose light on the front doors? It would be optimal. The Domelight has "two positions". One "full-lit", and "half-lit". I don´t know if the car puts out 6V on "Half-lit" and 12V on "ful-lift". If that´s the case it´s not very good for the LED strip. So the Whose light in the front doors remains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimes Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 <a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/salvadorian/?action=view¤t=DSC_0978.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/salvadorian/DSC_0978.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> did this earlier today, except i didnt take out the center console. theres actually a gap between the footwells and used a hangar and tape to pass the wire. GOOD write up though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimes Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/salvadorian/DSC_0978.jpg did this earlier today. thanks to the write up. but never took my console off. fed the wiring through a space between footwells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimyJoeBob Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 thats bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimes Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 the shutter was just open a little longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimyJoeBob Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 after looking again i noticed the other lights are a little brighter as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Are the PRND+- lit up next to your shifter? Or is that just the way the pic was taken. Mine have never lit up in my car and I had a feeling they're supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimes Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 yeah the PRND+- ARE lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Anyone have the same problem? Any ideas on how to fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimyJoeBob Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 mine aren't always lit but sometimes do. and i know they only come on when the headlights and stuff are turned on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osaylegacy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/salvadorian/DSC_0978.jpg did this earlier today. thanks to the write up. but never took my console off. fed the wiring through a space between footwells where did you find this space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimes Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 its in the furthest corner of the inside of the footwell. took a little feeling around with a thin screwdriver before finding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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