Electrical: - Theatre Dimming Interior Light

Alec Dawe · Aug 24th, 2006, 22:18

Does anyone know how to convert the 'ordinary' 240 centre interior light to the 'theatre dimming' type. I assume on cars so fitted as standard that there must be a capacitor of some sort in the circuitry?
Also, has anyone fitted additional interior lighting (footwell, reading lights etc) to a 240 saloon, and if so, did they encounter any problems?
Alec

Mike_Brace · Aug 25th, 2006, 08:49

It is possible to fit an aftermarket dimming kit if they are still avaialable - did this many years ago.
Footwell lights are easy to fit - the side panels can be cut to take a suitable flush lamp and just wire with switching on eath side via door switches.

Mike

brens-s80 · Aug 26th, 2006, 13:15

hi alec/mike,

what a simple and great idea !!!. gonna have a look as to what type of lights would look/work best and I'll post back.

As mike says cutting the console sidepanels would keep the appearance very smart indeed rather than bolting on the new lamps

with the various idea's floating around I don't think I'll ever get my 245 finished ;-)

regards

Brendan

Mike_Brace · Aug 26th, 2006, 21:43

When I last did this I think I used a saloon centre light which is flush.

Mike

Aug 24th, 2006, 22:18	#1
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Theatre Dimming Interior Light Does anyone know how to convert the 'ordinary' 240 centre interior light to the 'theatre dimming' type. I assume on cars so fitted as standard that there must be a capacitor of some sort in the circuitry? Also, has anyone fitted additional interior lighting (footwell, reading lights etc) to a 240 saloon, and if so, did they encounter any problems? Alec __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Aug 25th, 2006, 08:49	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	It is possible to fit an aftermarket dimming kit if they are still avaialable - did this many years ago. Footwell lights are easy to fit - the side panels can be cut to take a suitable flush lamp and just wire with switching on eath side via door switches. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Aug 26th, 2006, 13:15	#3
brens-s80 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2022 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: naas View Photos By: brens-s80	great idea hi alec/mike, what a simple and great idea !!!. gonna have a look as to what type of lights would look/work best and I'll post back. As mike says cutting the console sidepanels would keep the appearance very smart indeed rather than bolting on the new lamps with the various idea's floating around I don't think I'll ever get my 245 finished ;-) regards Brendan __________________ 2001 C70 2.0 2004 S80 2.0

Aug 26th, 2006, 21:43	#4
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	When I last did this I think I used a saloon centre light which is flush. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

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