DIY: Illuminated Side Sills (LED Overlays from Supercomputers)
06-08-2011, 10:28 PM
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I'm having issues too. Supercomputers has been great with helping and I'm going to try this again in a few days when I have time. Let us know if using different wiretaps helps.
06-08-2011, 10:36 PM
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Yeah. The wire should be white with red stripe on the passenger side. If one of the Mods could correct that. Thanks!
Hopefully the new wire taps will work for you. Let us know what happens.
Hopefully the new wire taps will work for you. Let us know what happens.
06-09-2011, 09:34 AM
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Guys some pointers:
1> I would not use the crimper....they dont work all the time...they didnt work when i tried to install the KP window module nor did they work this time....I would rather solder the wire
2> red and white stripe DOESNT NOT MAKE SENSE....its a white wire with red stripe....
Here are all the wires I used:
Driver Side 12V constant - red from sill - Gray with blue stripe - Found in rear sill loom
Driver front switch - front sill black wire - Green - Found in front sill loom - there were 2 green wires here....one had one silver mark the other had 2 marks....i used the one with one mark
Driver rear switch - rear sill black wire - Green with Yellow stipe - Found in rear sill loom
Passenger Side 12V constant - red from sill - White with red stripe - found in rear passenger loom
Passenger front switch - front sill black wire - white with red stripe (yes again) and this wire had 1 silver mark....i had to open the door switch to confirm this - you can find this in the front sill wire loom
Passenger rear switch - rear sill black wire - green with white stripe - found in rear door sill loom....
Also, I have a 05 Base 5AT....I opened all the door switches to confirm what wire goes to the BLACK from the door sills....
I took a knife to each wire...cut the insulation (NOT THE WIRE) and exposed the wire....once that was done i wrapped the wire from the sill around it, soldered a little and put some electrical tape....and back in the wire loom....
I will put some pix up today....
1> I would not use the crimper....they dont work all the time...they didnt work when i tried to install the KP window module nor did they work this time....I would rather solder the wire
2> red and white stripe DOESNT NOT MAKE SENSE....its a white wire with red stripe....
Here are all the wires I used:
Driver Side 12V constant - red from sill - Gray with blue stripe - Found in rear sill loom
Driver front switch - front sill black wire - Green - Found in front sill loom - there were 2 green wires here....one had one silver mark the other had 2 marks....i used the one with one mark
Driver rear switch - rear sill black wire - Green with Yellow stipe - Found in rear sill loom
Passenger Side 12V constant - red from sill - White with red stripe - found in rear passenger loom
Passenger front switch - front sill black wire - white with red stripe (yes again) and this wire had 1 silver mark....i had to open the door switch to confirm this - you can find this in the front sill wire loom
Passenger rear switch - rear sill black wire - green with white stripe - found in rear door sill loom....
Also, I have a 05 Base 5AT....I opened all the door switches to confirm what wire goes to the BLACK from the door sills....
I took a knife to each wire...cut the insulation (NOT THE WIRE) and exposed the wire....once that was done i wrapped the wire from the sill around it, soldered a little and put some electrical tape....and back in the wire loom....
I will put some pix up today....
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06-09-2011, 12:42 PM
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Your welcome 
Let me/us know how it comes out 
Let me/us know how it comes out
06-09-2011, 02:45 PM
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Did my driver side seeing as i have to go into work now, passenger will have to wait. I basically just wrote down the wire colors from swoosh and went from there with a knife and electrical tape.. I have a soldering iron but its a biggin, so i just made sure i wrapped the LED wires around the car harness wires and taped securely. They look amazing. work perfect.
06-09-2011, 02:54 PM
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Did my driver side seeing as i have to go into work now, passenger will have to wait. I basically just wrote down the wire colors from swoosh and went from there with a knife and electrical tape.. I have a soldering iron but its a biggin, so i just made sure i wrapped the LED wires around the car harness wires and taped securely. They look amazing. work perfect.
You can thank me by pressing the thank button on the bottom of my post
plzz LOL
06-09-2011, 05:00 PM
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nope....why are you so confused bro ?
i tested each sill by pressing on the switch and they would turn off when i press the on the switch.....
imagine a circuit...when you press the switch the circuit is open and the led is off....the wire is hot when the switch is unpressed....so you connect the red wire to the switch and black to a not really a 12v but a ground....everywhere its written 12v coz the wire is hot when you unpress the switch....i hope we on the same page.....
i tested each sill by pressing on the switch and they would turn off when i press the on the switch.....
imagine a circuit...when you press the switch the circuit is open and the led is off....the wire is hot when the switch is unpressed....so you connect the red wire to the switch and black to a not really a 12v but a ground....everywhere its written 12v coz the wire is hot when you unpress the switch....i hope we on the same page.....
06-09-2011, 05:56 PM
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some weird shit is happening with mine
connected red to this
then connected rear passenger black to this
the car thinks the door is open all the time now and the sill doesn't light up
*sill does work, i tested with car battery
connected red to this
then connected rear passenger black to this
the car thinks the door is open all the time now and the sill doesn't light up
*sill does work, i tested with car battery
06-09-2011, 06:17 PM
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damn...ok....the white with red you showed is located in the rear loom right ?
06-09-2011, 06:31 PM
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try the rear loom....i think whats going on is you connected to the front switch wire....so it stays HOT all the time....and hence the sill doesnt go on and the circuit is "closed" all the time so that car thinks the door is open....
in the rear loom there is a white with red stripe....also open the passenger front switch to see what color code the wire is and also how many silver marks it has on it....
in the rear loom there is a white with red stripe....also open the passenger front switch to see what color code the wire is and also how many silver marks it has on it....
06-09-2011, 08:30 PM
#58
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My rear passenger sill works fine, i got the red HOT from the sill harness in the rear white with red stripe in the rear loom... i have the black rear switch into the green with white stripe found in the rear loom. which makes the rear sill work... Now for the front, i tapped into a white with 2 red stripes doesnt work, and white with 1 red stripe. i cant find a white with red stripe and 1 silver marking in my car harness... the sill does work i hooked it to the rear so.... now im back trying to figure out which wire to tap into from the door.
06-09-2011, 09:05 PM
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i spliced the REAR passenger white w/ red stripe, same thing as when it was in the front.
as of right now i am giving up on this mod, going to put my set up for sale on the black market (yea its pissing me off that much) when i get a chance
as of right now i am giving up on this mod, going to put my set up for sale on the black market (yea its pissing me off that much) when i get a chance
06-09-2011, 09:20 PM
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So just do the rear as you had it working, and look for the mint wire with red strip and 1 silver mark.
06-10-2011, 03:29 AM
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Nope figured it out, there is no white with red strip and a single silver mark... look for a Mint color wire with 1 red stripe and 1 silver mark... and tap into that one and ull be golden... make sure you look more towards the B-Pillar also.
So just do the rear as you had it working, and look for the mint wire with red strip and 1 silver mark.
So just do the rear as you had it working, and look for the mint wire with red strip and 1 silver mark.
Im starting to think my cars wire colors are different then everyone elses
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06-10-2011, 03:40 AM
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Wait what? Mint = green im assuming. So youre saying tap into the green with red stripe NOT the white with red stripe? Why is everyone else tapping into the white/red and it working and not me. Lame Im starting to think my cars wire colors are different then everyone elses
Im starting to think my cars wire colors are different then everyone elses
06-10-2011, 11:05 AM
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My rear passenger sill works fine, i got the red HOT from the sill harness in the rear white with red stripe in the rear loom... i have the black rear switch into the green with white stripe found in the rear loom. which makes the rear sill work... Now for the front, i tapped into a white with 2 red stripes doesnt work, and white with 1 red stripe. i cant find a white with red stripe and 1 silver marking in my car harness... the sill does work i hooked it to the rear so.... now im back trying to figure out which wire to tap into from the door.
i liked how CONSTANT connected the rear black switch wire right to the switch....try the same for the front coz you have a HOT wire already so you just need to get to the switch wire
Nope figured it out, there is no white with red strip and a single silver mark... look for a Mint color wire with 1 red stripe and 1 silver mark... and tap into that one and ull be golden... make sure you look more towards the B-Pillar also.
So just do the rear as you had it working, and look for the mint wire with red strip and 1 silver mark.
So just do the rear as you had it working, and look for the mint wire with red strip and 1 silver mark.
Wait what? Mint = green im assuming. So youre saying tap into the green with red stripe NOT the white with red stripe? Why is everyone else tapping into the white/red and it working and not me. Lame Im starting to think my cars wire colors are different then everyone elses
Im starting to think my cars wire colors are different then everyone elsessame here haha, its not a dark green like the others we have used but a very light mint color. it looks white if you dont have a clear light source on it. which i had a very bright light to look at all the wires. but yea its a mint/light green with a red stripe and 1 silver marking on it. it was underneath all the other wires in the bundle. hope this works out for out!
06-10-2011, 11:19 AM
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Yeah, i checked it after the install. i had about every wire cut open. *not the SRS wires F that haha* and was messing with the door switch while trying to figure out which one.. i ended up just pulling the foam from the B-Pillar and looking at the switch its self at what wire was going into it haha...
But thanks for your help as well!
But thanks for your help as well!
06-10-2011, 02:54 PM
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same here haha, its not a dark green like the others we have used but a very light mint color. it looks white if you dont have a clear light source on it. which i had a very bright light to look at all the wires. but yea its a mint/light green with a red stripe and 1 silver marking on it. it was underneath all the other wires in the bundle. hope this works out for out!
06-10-2011, 05:56 PM
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The red 12v constant wire goes to the white with red stripe wire in the rear wire loom*back seat area* there might be acouple so if it comes down to it, just tap into it while both ur sills are connected. and just try either or. basically your looking for a 12v source and im sure ull find it. just dont do any yellow wires as im sure those are for the SRS system.
06-12-2011, 10:09 AM
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Dude Constant....i hope you are still using the wire harness that came with the sills....
if you are planning on wiring each one individually then you will have the tap the front sill red wire to the same wire as you used for the rear sill...
if you are planning on wiring each one individually then you will have the tap the front sill red wire to the same wire as you used for the rear sill...
06-18-2011, 11:12 AM
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THis is the place to go if you need help installing my door sills. Tons of information. Again if you dont know electric go to any radio install shop and they can throw these on easy for you!
06-30-2011, 03:28 PM
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I'm having a GOD DAMNED NIGHTMARE hooking these up. I followed the instructions for the passenger side and now I cannot get my passenger door light, nor the front passenger sill to work. My rear sill works fine.
The problem appears to be with the front switch (yes, I plugged it back into the door jamb). So, I disconnected the sill harness wire from it, removed the crimp, taped the exposed piece of wire, plugged it back in and STILL NOTHING. So now, even without the sill hooked up, I am getting not power to my door light or the sill. Again, the rear sill works fine. HELP!
The problem appears to be with the front switch (yes, I plugged it back into the door jamb). So, I disconnected the sill harness wire from it, removed the crimp, taped the exposed piece of wire, plugged it back in and STILL NOTHING. So now, even without the sill hooked up, I am getting not power to my door light or the sill. Again, the rear sill works fine. HELP!
06-30-2011, 04:18 PM
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I'm having a GOD DAMNED NIGHTMARE hooking these up. I followed the instructions for the passenger side and now I cannot get my passenger door light, nor the front passenger sill to work. My rear sill works fine.
The problem appears to be with the front switch (yes, I plugged it back into the door jamb). So, I disconnected the sill harness wire from it, removed the crimp, taped the exposed piece of wire, plugged it back in and STILL NOTHING. So now, even without the sill hooked up, I am getting not power to my door light or the sill. Again, the rear sill works fine. HELP!
The problem appears to be with the front switch (yes, I plugged it back into the door jamb). So, I disconnected the sill harness wire from it, removed the crimp, taped the exposed piece of wire, plugged it back in and STILL NOTHING. So now, even without the sill hooked up, I am getting not power to my door light or the sill. Again, the rear sill works fine. HELP!
So we're back on track, now! Sweet!
06-30-2011, 05:17 PM
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LOL...that seems to be the ground for the switch
07-15-2011, 02:22 PM
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Guys some pointers:
1> I would not use the crimper....they dont work all the time...they didnt work when i tried to install the KP window module nor did they work this time....I would rather solder the wire
2> red and white stripe DOESNT NOT MAKE SENSE....its a white wire with red stripe....
Here are all the wires I used:
Driver Side 12V constant - red from sill - Gray with blue stripe - Found in rear sill loom
Driver front switch - front sill black wire - Green - Found in front sill loom - there were 2 green wires here....one had one silver mark the other had 2 marks....i used the one with one mark
Driver rear switch - rear sill black wire - Green with Yellow stipe - Found in rear sill loom
Passenger Side 12V constant - red from sill - White with red stripe - found in rear passenger loom
Passenger front switch - front sill black wire - white with red stripe (yes again) and this wire had 1 silver mark....i had to open the door switch to confirm this - you can find this in the front sill wire loom
Passenger rear switch - rear sill black wire - green with white stripe - found in rear door sill loom....
Also, I have a 05 Base 5AT....I opened all the door switches to confirm what wire goes to the BLACK from the door sills....
I took a knife to each wire...cut the insulation (NOT THE WIRE) and exposed the wire....once that was done i wrapped the wire from the sill around it, soldered a little and put some electrical tape....and back in the wire loom....
I will put some pix up today....
1> I would not use the crimper....they dont work all the time...they didnt work when i tried to install the KP window module nor did they work this time....I would rather solder the wire
2> red and white stripe DOESNT NOT MAKE SENSE....its a white wire with red stripe....
Here are all the wires I used:
Driver Side 12V constant - red from sill - Gray with blue stripe - Found in rear sill loom
Driver front switch - front sill black wire - Green - Found in front sill loom - there were 2 green wires here....one had one silver mark the other had 2 marks....i used the one with one mark
Driver rear switch - rear sill black wire - Green with Yellow stipe - Found in rear sill loom
Passenger Side 12V constant - red from sill - White with red stripe - found in rear passenger loom
Passenger front switch - front sill black wire - white with red stripe (yes again) and this wire had 1 silver mark....i had to open the door switch to confirm this - you can find this in the front sill wire loom
Passenger rear switch - rear sill black wire - green with white stripe - found in rear door sill loom....
Also, I have a 05 Base 5AT....I opened all the door switches to confirm what wire goes to the BLACK from the door sills....
I took a knife to each wire...cut the insulation (NOT THE WIRE) and exposed the wire....once that was done i wrapped the wire from the sill around it, soldered a little and put some electrical tape....and back in the wire loom....
I will put some pix up today....
07-15-2011, 06:02 PM
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I have some pix....not too detailed but will post them up....gimme 10-15 minutes....
