C30 Electrics : - Lights in mirror covers

Shaunyshaun1234 · May 12th, 2014, 15:05

Has anyone done anything like this??

A small cluster of LEDS (fitted to both wing mirror covers) linked to the interior light wiring so that when you unlock the car, you get a light shining from the mirror covers onto the floor??

Similar to that on newer BMWs etc??

noney82 · May 12th, 2014, 15:48

Think the call them puddle lights or something. Not sure how you'd go about it

Shaunyshaun1234 · May 12th, 2014, 16:12

I was thinking of running an extension from the interior light wires to through each door and up into the mirror cavity and then fitting a flush mount LED holder into the underside of the wing mirror.

Im assuming that this would then power the LEDs when the interior lights were on (ie when you unlock the doors etc).

Thanks

jeffmasson · May 12th, 2014, 19:40

use the foot well lights they are very close to the door cable entry points so would be far easier than running up to the cabin light.

noney82 · May 12th, 2014, 22:54

I'd wire them up before routing them, then trying them out. Can't see a reason they wouldn't work. As Jeff said, the floor lights would be best option

Ninja59 · May 13th, 2014, 03:45

Why not buy the ones that came with puddle lights in the mirror by design? As Volvo did do them....

Shaunyshaun1234 · May 13th, 2014, 08:17

I doubt very much that I will be buying the Volvo ones as I imagine they will be very expensive!!

I'm not desperate to have them so if I spend a few quid on LEDs and a couple of hours fitting and they don't work then its not the end of the world!

Ninja59 · May 13th, 2014, 17:13

Find them from a scrappy, you just need the mirror unit base remove your normal mirrors couple of bolts and one connection job done?

May 12th, 2014, 15:05	#1
Shaunyshaun1234 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 15:39 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tamworth	Lights in mirror covers Has anyone done anything like this?? A small cluster of LEDS (fitted to both wing mirror covers) linked to the interior light wiring so that when you unlock the car, you get a light shining from the mirror covers onto the floor?? Similar to that on newer BMWs etc??

May 12th, 2014, 15:48	#2
noney82 Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2021 01:00 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: manchester/Stockport	Think the call them puddle lights or something. Not sure how you'd go about it __________________ http://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/noney82 click link to order a sim and experience great PAYG offers and £5 free credit when you sign up

May 12th, 2014, 19:40	#4
jeffmasson Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 20:58 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: worthing	use the foot well lights they are very close to the door cable entry points so would be far easier than running up to the cabin light. __________________

May 12th, 2014, 22:54	#5
noney82 Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2021 01:00 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: manchester/Stockport	I'd wire them up before routing them, then trying them out. Can't see a reason they wouldn't work. As Jeff said, the floor lights would be best option __________________ http://giffgaff.com/orders/affiliate/noney82 click link to order a sim and experience great PAYG offers and £5 free credit when you sign up

May 12th, 2014, 16:12	#3
Shaunyshaun1234 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 15:39 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tamworth	I was thinking of running an extension from the interior light wires to through each door and up into the mirror cavity and then fitting a flush mount LED holder into the underside of the wing mirror. Im assuming that this would then power the LEDs when the interior lights were on (ie when you unlock the doors etc). Thanks

May 13th, 2014, 03:45	#6
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Why not buy the ones that came with puddle lights in the mirror by design? As Volvo did do them....

May 13th, 2014, 08:17	#7
Shaunyshaun1234 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 15:39 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tamworth	I doubt very much that I will be buying the Volvo ones as I imagine they will be very expensive!! I'm not desperate to have them so if I spend a few quid on LEDs and a couple of hours fitting and they don't work then its not the end of the world!

May 13th, 2014, 17:13	#8
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Find them from a scrappy, you just need the mirror unit base remove your normal mirrors couple of bolts and one connection job done?

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