How to make side marking lights from the mirror indicators

Stef · 6th May 2007, 11:01

I made an extra use of the side indicators in the mirrors.
Injecting a low current into the LED indicators, they can serve as nighttime side markers (like some Volvo, BMW has them in the bumpers..), also giving the car something extra.
The indicator function remains active of course.
(only for cars with retractive mirrors, due to the voltage needed).
You only need a diode and a resistor (x2) (if you can not find it, I can mail it )

Here are the instructions

DanKo · 6th May 2007, 11:17

Yes please, Can I use a white LED instead?:P

Type S Bournemouth · 6th May 2007, 11:23

is this legal though?

Stef · 6th May 2007, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanKo

Yes please, Can I use a white LED instead?:P

It uses the original LED cluster, Is it white in the type R?
furthermore white would not be legal.
Side markers (or how you call them) are orange.

DanKo · 6th May 2007, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

It uses the original LED cluster, Is it white in the type R?
furthermore white would not be legal.
Side markers (or how you call them) are orange.

ok, so can i do it?

sco77harris · 6th May 2007, 18:05

i would definatley be interested in this, a how to would be great please and maybe you have some other tricks

Bog · 6th May 2007, 18:05

Great Stef! If you get time, a 'How to' would be great.

sco77harris · 6th May 2007, 19:53

i assume these are always on but i reckon such al ow voltage would be ok and it would help find the car and look cool

Stef · 6th May 2007, 20:59

I added the instructions to the first post.
The LED's are only ON if the contact is ON and the mirrors are NOT retracted.
If you do not have retracting mirrors, you could use the same trick and locate the indicator wires at the inside of the car...

sco77harris · 7th May 2007, 00:57

brilliant how to , will get on this asap, do oyu reckon it will affect the battery?

Stef · 7th May 2007, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco77harris

brilliant how to , will get on this asap, do oyu reckon it will affect the battery?

Since the LED's are only ON when the contact is ON, there is no influence on the battery.

My next quest is however to connect these side LED's to the Alarm LED.
Now the alarm indicator LED is allmost invisible in the instrument panel.

sco77harris · 7th May 2007, 12:22

what do you mean the contact? when you unlock the car or are they always on.

thanks for the help

Charles_Harding · 7th May 2007, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

Since the LED's are only ON when the contact is ON, there is no influence on the battery.

My next quest is however to connect these side LED's to the Alarm LED.
Now the alarm indicator LED is allmost invisible in the instrument panel.

I can understand why, but surely that would affect the battery condition after a reasonably short while?

Do like the 'lights' bit tho'.

Good on ya pal.

Now where did I put that welding torch!

"Communist: a person who has nothing, but wishes to share it with others!"

Charles H.

grebble · 7th May 2007, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco77harris

what do you mean the contact?

I expect he means the ignition.

sco77harris · 7th May 2007, 14:16

but then how does that help you find the car, i must admit i am slightly confused

Stef · 7th May 2007, 20:09

Sorry for the confusion

;

Contact= ignition key
So as long as the Ignition = ON the side markers are ON.
These side markers do not serve to "'find"the car.

If you can not find your car, you are looking in the wrong place.

sco77harris · 7th May 2007, 21:42

oh still kinda kl but whats the purpose then

DanKo · 8th May 2007, 01:32

Just read through the maual, it looks rather confusing:P

But I wil give it a try sometime, (Maybe even use some WHITE led)?

sco77harris · 8th May 2007, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanKo

Just read through the maual, it looks rather confusing:P

But I wil give it a try sometime, (Maybe even use some WHITE led)?

not only would it be illegal lol, but you would have to have another led which would be difficult, or remove the amber one,, thus making it completely illegal

czechplastik · 8th May 2007, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco77harris

not only would it be illegal lol, but you would have to have another led which would be difficult, or remove the amber one,, thus making it completely illegal

Correct, debating with colleagues whether the original mod is legal in the UK or not. I'll have a verdict shortly!

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i assume these are always on but i reckon such al ow voltage would be ok and it would help find the car and look cool

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	brilliant how to , will get on this asap, do oyu reckon it will affect the battery?

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	what do you mean the contact? when you unlock the car or are they always on. thanks for the help

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	but then how does that help you find the car, i must admit i am slightly confused

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 407 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the confusion ; Contact= ignition key So as long as the Ignition = ON the side markers are ON. These side markers do not serve to "'find"the car. If you can not find your car, you are looking in the wrong place.

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 974 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	oh still kinda kl but whats the purpose then

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DanKo Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 7th August 2006 Location: Midlands Posts: 541 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just read through the maual, it looks rather confusing:P But I wil give it a try sometime, (Maybe even use some WHITE led)?