Interior Auto dim ambient blue lighting - Page 4

John Smith · 29th May 2007, 16:47

IT`S ALIVE, IT`S ALIVE!!
I use a relay and 330 ohms resistor for dimming. Diode on my circuit is problabe wrong way?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsyUU49f6sU

sco77harris · 29th May 2007, 17:04

im confused - where is this for too - and if it works will you make and sell some

John Smith · 29th May 2007, 17:11

Like the thread says , its for Auto dim ambient blue lighting ? Like Civic original, its dimming with interior and stays dimmed with headlights.

jeroen0302 · 29th May 2007, 18:41

Nice John,

But do the int. lights, dimmed so fast? (I don't have my car yet, so i don't know what the normal time is.)

And de footwell leds are now connected thru the int. light circuit and the head light circuit? I stil hope there is easier way for a non-electrical guy LOL.

John Smith · 29th May 2007, 18:54

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Originally Posted by jeroen0302

Nice John,
And de footwell leds are now connected thru the int. light circuit and the head light circuit? I stil hope there is easier way for a non-electrical guy LOL.

Of course it is, go to dealer and get the original

jeroen0302 · 29th May 2007, 19:06

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Originally Posted by John Smith

Of course it is, go to dealer and get the original

Yeah and 300 euro lighter.

John Smith · 29th May 2007, 19:21

You may come to Estonia and buy for 190eur

4gotten · 29th May 2007, 19:59

In Germany it is available for 152 Euro. As every genuine extra equipment it is delivered with instruction "how to". I think with a very basic electric knowledge everybody can fix it. Have a try

Bog · 29th May 2007, 20:00

Very good John, I have couple of questions....

1. When you say 'A 330 ohms resistor for dimming' do you mean for reducing the light level when connected to the sidelights/glovebox light?

2. Do they dim from full brightness with the int. lights after the doors have been closed.

3. Can you do an updated circuit diagram?

I too have used PC fan connectors in my setup so the footwell trims can be removed easily....

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If your circuit works, then that's the final part of my setup complete. ('How to ' to follow soon!)

John Smith · 29th May 2007, 20:59

1. Yes
2. Yes, as you see on video
3. Done, I don’t know diode, find it in old radio?

And write a good How To, for my is too much struggling with the dictionary

sco77harris · 29th May 2007, 23:27

off to estonia i am

crispy · 30th May 2007, 10:27

Bog,

When you do your how to, can you tell us what wires you took from where, and also where you got your relay from. I think this is a neater solution than my 2 led circuit solution so I wil update it as soon as I can see your how to!

Regarding the resistor, I recommend a variable resistor mounted somewhere accessable so you can change the brightness of the LED's or turn them off completely.

Bog · 30th May 2007, 10:51

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Originally Posted by crispy

Bog,

When you do your how to, can you tell us what wires you took from where, and also where you got your relay from. I think this is a neater solution than my 2 led circuit solution so I wil update it as soon as I can see your how to!

Regarding the resistor, I recommend a variable resistor mounted somewhere accessable so you can change the brightness of the LED's or turn them off completely.

Will do! I think maplin do a relay that will be suitable, I'll have a look tonight.

I was planning to take the sidelight feed from the glovebox light and the int. light feed from the 'green wire' mentiond here by Stef in his PDF document. The only thing is, I'm not sure if this a PWM feed (Stef can you help?).

The Phantom · 30th May 2007, 23:36

WooHoo!

Can't wait for the 'How to guide'.

Been looking at this thread for a while wondering if it was ever gonna be solved.

gray52 · 5th June 2007, 22:48

That Is Alot Of Messing About, Just Use The Wiring From The Centre Console In The Roof, Then Use 2 Set Of Lights, 1 For The Doors And One For The Lights, Then You Have The Best Of Both Worlds, Put In A Dimmer And Its Better Than Hondas Set Up.

John Smith · 5th June 2007, 23:25

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Originally Posted by gray52

That Is Alot Of Messing About, Just Use The Wiring From The Centre Console In The Roof, Then Use 2 Set Of Lights, 1 For The Doors And One For The Lights, Then You Have The Best Of Both Worlds, Put In A Dimmer And Its Better Than Hondas Set Up.

It is matter of taste. For my two sets LED strips is 20 £ and with realy is 12£, and it work like original?

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im confused - where is this for too - and if it works will you make and sell some

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John Smith Wheelnut Join Date: 1st October 2006 Location: Estonia Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Like the thread says , its for Auto dim ambient blue lighting ? Like Civic original, its dimming with interior and stays dimmed with headlights.

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jeroen0302 Valve Cap Join Date: 24th May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice John, But do the int. lights, dimmed so fast? (I don't have my car yet, so i don't know what the normal time is.) And de footwell leds are now connected thru the int. light circuit and the head light circuit? I stil hope there is easier way for a non-electrical guy LOL.

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crispy Wheelnut Join Date: 7th March 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bog, When you do your how to, can you tell us what wires you took from where, and also where you got your relay from. I think this is a neater solution than my 2 led circuit solution so I wil update it as soon as I can see your how to! Regarding the resistor, I recommend a variable resistor mounted somewhere accessable so you can change the brightness of the LED's or turn them off completely.

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 874 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	That Is Alot Of Messing About, Just Use The Wiring From The Centre Console In The Roof, Then Use 2 Set Of Lights, 1 For The Doors And One For The Lights, Then You Have The Best Of Both Worlds, Put In A Dimmer And Its Better Than Hondas Set Up.