Wiring footwell lights to turn on when doors open?

[velj]

Hi guys putting lights in the floor wells but I want to connect them so when I open the doors or turn the interior lights on, they turn on, whew are the wires that I could connect them to?

Cheers

 

[itsArthurKomar]

connect em up to the front dome light , use multimeter and find wires that turn on and off when doors closed

 

[itsArthurKomar]

ill check mine out tomorrow and let u know which i used

 

[Zerone_V]

Connect the Power Side to the BCM (Connector 2, Pin 5 - Dark Blue / White Stripe Wire)
Connect the Ground side to the BCM
(I am not too sure, but I think it is BCM Connector 2, Pin 25 - Purple Wire)
Best you check this one with the multimeter for the moment...
(I will try to check the wiring diagrams tonight if I get a chance)

For more information on the BCM
www.carmodder.com • VE Factory Body Control Module Information

The second connector should be the green connector on the BCM, and the BCM is located above the accelerator pedal, in the drivers footwell.
(You will need to remove the footwell cover, and possibly the large trim piece that holds the headlamp switch.

Hope this helps

 

[velj]

No worries thanks guys, hopefully I can work it out tomorrow or something

 

[BigBoss]

Pro tip, replace the dome light with LEDs and wire up your new LEDs in parallel to the dome.

 

[velj]

I have already replaced all interior lights with LED's especially behind the seats makes a big difference plus makes it look a lot modern not lie a classic car with yellow lights inside haha. Can I just find the wire thats running to the rear lights in the cabin and link it off that?

 

[BigBoss]

Yep just splice it off that.

 

[Linzi]

On my VS, i just spliced into the thick orange and orange/white wires that are behind the little kick panel on the right of the accelerator. I doubt it'd be the same on the VE, but you never k know. That works perfect

 

[velj]

Alright il try find it. Thanks guys