Footwell lighting

MadChemist · 11-07-2013, 07:06 PM

So I have searched around and haven't seen footwell lighting done just by itself, just with kickplates. Anyone have a picture or knowledge of wire color that I can tap into on the BCM so the footwell lights only come on with the fob or door opening? My last resort would be to tap into the wires in the driver side A pillar, just need to determine which one in the dome light. Any help or advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Fountainhead · 11-07-2013, 07:21 PM

Hi MadChemist,
I would advise getting the Factory Service Manual from the forum, then tracing down the wires associated with the door/fob lights and tapping into them in an easy to get to place.

sparky · 11-07-2013, 07:51 PM

Wouldn't it be the same wiring point as the kick plates.

MadChemist · 11-07-2013, 08:24 PM

It should be the same wiring point as the kick plates but I haven't been able to find a directions that show how the T-connector connects to the BCM.

tibal · 11-08-2013, 03:32 PM

I tapped mine right into the radio illumination wire, works great

sparky · 11-09-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadChemist

It should be the same wiring point as the kick plates but I haven't been able to find a directions that show how the T-connector connects to the BCM.

Try this thread, maybe something in there will help you:
Ecm/bcm wiring diagram with pics (tech sheet)

If you're handy with a voltmeter you should be able to prove out which wire to tap on to, and a ground of course.

MadChemist · 11-09-2013, 11:57 AM

Thanks. That will help alot

MadChemist · 07-21-2014, 08:32 PM

Finally got this done. It took about three hours between the exploration and soldering. Pretty happy with how it turned out. When the doors open, the white footwell lights turn on. I also have them tapped so if I need them on, I just have to turn on the passenger map light. The red footwell lights turn on with the parking lights or headlights turn on. They are on a dimmer so I can turn them down if they are too bright while driving. I took pictures throughout the process and will post a DIY tomorrow.

Let me know what you think.

SwissCheese · 07-21-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadChemist

Finally got this done. It took about three hours between the exploration and soldering. Pretty happy with how it turned out. When the doors open, the white footwell lights turn on. I also have them tapped so if I need them on, I just have to turn on the passenger map light. The red footwell lights turn on with the parking lights or headlights turn on. They are on a dimmer so I can turn them down if they are too bright while driving. I took pictures throughout the process and will post a DIY tomorrow.

Let me know what you think.

That's sweet how you incorporated both white and red lights. Looking forward to the DIY!

Kaminari Kuro · 07-21-2014, 10:04 PM

Looks good! Love your all weather floormats too. Where did you get them?

MadChemist · 07-21-2014, 10:08 PM

Here is the link for the DIY: Footwell Lighting DIY

MadChemist · 07-21-2014, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaminari Kuro

Looks good! Love your all weather floormats too. Where did you get them?

The floor mats came from Weathertech. I ordered them direct.

madwi · 07-21-2014, 10:26 PM

I like the white lights when the doors open

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-22-2014, 12:37 AM

Wow that looks great MadChemist

boarderbob · 07-22-2014, 08:15 AM

That looks very well done.

11-07-2013, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	Footwell lighting So I have searched around and haven't seen footwell lighting done just by itself, just with kickplates. Anyone have a picture or knowledge of wire color that I can tap into on the BCM so the footwell lights only come on with the fob or door opening? My last resort would be to tap into the wires in the driver side A pillar, just need to determine which one in the dome light. Any help or advice is appreciated. Thanks.

11-07-2013, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Hi MadChemist, I would advise getting the Factory Service Manual from the forum, then tracing down the wires associated with the door/fob lights and tapping into them in an easy to get to place. SouthArk370Z and Danny4_z like this.

11-07-2013, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	Wouldn't it be the same wiring point as the kick plates. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

11-08-2013, 03:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	I tapped mine right into the radio illumination wire, works great __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

07-21-2014, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kaminari Kuro Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sunny San Diego! Posts: 67 Drives: '12 Fairlady Z Sport Rep Power: 10	Looks good! Love your all weather floormats too. Where did you get them? __________________ <-Likes it LOUD! Lower photoshop skill than Kenchan almost Bone stock with a sticker 25mm Spacers/JWM 8K HID/JWM 8K LED/JDM FOG/JDM BADGE/CUSTOM EXHAUST/CUSTOM TABLET MOUNT/FULL SYN/ツヅク。。。

11-07-2013, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	It should be the same wiring point as the kick plates but I haven't been able to find a directions that show how the T-connector connects to the BCM.

11-09-2013, 11:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	Thanks. That will help alot

07-21-2014, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 12	Here is the link for the DIY: Footwell Lighting DIY Uxi likes this.

07-21-2014, 10:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	I like the white lights when the doors open

07-22-2014, 12:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Wow that looks great MadChemist __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

07-22-2014, 08:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
boarderbob Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here Posts: 107 Drives: 2011 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	That looks very well done.

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