Instead of this I just soldered onto the backs of the existing lights to hijack power from them (and retain the existing switch functionality) and ran to the strips from them, and removed the lamps from those two lights so just the strips produce light now.
@@JackDalley Oh yeah definitely not, you need to solder onto the same contacts as old light bulb connects to (check with a multimeter) as the wires feeding the light are controlled by the computer.
Only downside to connecting into BSI it has an energy saving feature which means your lights may not work all of the time. Also connecting led's when designed for a resistive load may cause damage to the unit ( immo data is stored here so fairly risky if it gets damaged). your better of fitting a relay to the existing rear light unit & fetching a perm supply closer to the intake bypassing the BSI that way each time you open any door the lights come on.
Big thanks for this lads, was having trouble working out how to get power neatly into the back.
Bro I love your videos...I was just chilling then this popped up...been a big help with your videos
Instead of this I just soldered onto the backs of the existing lights to hijack power from them (and retain the existing switch functionality) and ran to the strips from them, and removed the lamps from those two lights so just the strips produce light now.
I tried this and led strip only came on dimmly when doors open and then worked fully when light was on
@@JackDalley I've not had that problem, make sure you have the correct polarity and also the correct contacts on the lights as there is multiple.
You want the contacts that power the light bulbs themselves, and not the ones that connect to the switch.
@@AndrewStrydomBRPill try this i just went in with the wired that plug into the light ill try the contacts tommorrow
@@JackDalley Oh yeah definitely not, you need to solder onto the same contacts as old light bulb connects to (check with a multimeter) as the wires feeding the light are controlled by the computer.
Why not connect it to the existing light
love the video brilliant as usual keep it going
Only downside to connecting into BSI it has an energy saving feature which means your lights may not work all of the time. Also connecting led's when designed for a resistive load may cause damage to the unit ( immo data is stored here so fairly risky if it gets damaged). your better of fitting a relay to the existing rear light unit & fetching a perm supply closer to the intake bypassing the BSI that way each time you open any door the lights come on.
Thanks for the vid mate! Want to try this in the transit
Is this 2 way switching or do you have to have 1st switch on all the time?