center console leds

[bolsen]

the one thing that alway bothered me was that our cars didnt come stock with center console lights. i decided to fix that. i installed 3 leds in my center console that only come on when the console is open and turn off when its closed, just like a refridgerater. the circuit runs off a 9v battery that is located underneath the console. some pics below. if anybody wants to do this, it costs less than $15 at radioshacl and i can post instructions on how to wire the circuit and install it.

[SlkMerc]

Yes please - a how to would be great. Thanks!

[fastblackmerc]

I have a kit that you can install that works off the cars electrical system... no batteries needed!

[bolsen]

my job cost less than $15 to do and i wanted it to run off a 9v. ;)

[Pops]

When the 9V battery goes south on you and leaks the more expensive kit will look good!;)

[bolsen]

or i could just pop the center console out (takes all of 10 seconds) and replace the 9v... ;)

[Zim Hosein]

the one thing that alway bothered me was that our cars didnt come stock with center console lights. i decided to fix that. i installed 3 leds in my center console that only come on when the console is open and turn off when its closed, just like a refridgerater. the circuit runs off a 9v battery that is located underneath the console. some pics below. if anybody wants to do this, it costs less than $15 at radioshacl and i can post instructions on how to wire the circuit and install it.

bolsen, when you have the opportunity, could you please post some larger PIC's?
Thanks in advance! :beer: