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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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Default First Steps to illuminated footwells...

Ok, so it might not be much, but it's my first time playing with cars & my first Jeep. (It won't be my last!!)

Decided, given the evenings are getting darker, to wire in some LED stripping & see if I can brighten up my footwells. Well, a 5a block connection & a microswitch later, we have power. Now time to feed it around the vehicle....

More photos to come....
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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I did something similar, but plugged lights into the factory harness for footwell lights. Turns on with dome lights when door is opened or headlight switch is turned.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 07:27 AM
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nice idea,looking forward to seeing more pics,im thinking of improving the footwell lights myself so you have given me a few ideas..
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 08:13 AM
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I am looking forward to results as well!



At first glance I was concerned that your steering where had been misplaced.

I assume your goal is to have ambient lighting while driving?

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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Snajo
I am looking forward to results as well!



At first glance I was concerned that your steering where had been misplaced.

I assume your goal is to have ambient lighting while driving?
I think you'll find the steering wheel is in the correct place. On the right!!


Didn't really have a plan, but stripped out around 40 metres' of LED's on a job a few weeks ago & have been looking for ways to utilize them. The Jeep seemed as good a way as any.
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