How to Power the Ambient Lights on the Door Panel?
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The method to power the ambient lights on the door panel is: draw power from the overhead reading light wires in the fuse box, and run the wires beneath the floor mat. Car ambient lights are decorative lighting, typically in colors like red, blue, or green, primarily used to enhance the atmosphere and create an interior ambiance. Functions of ambient lights: 1. Completely transform the appearance of the car interior at night, giving the car brand nighttime recognition; 2. Redefine the interior ambiance of the car, as the range and color of the lighting add more keywords to the interior—whether luxurious, cozy, sporty, or tech-savvy; 3. Ambient lights emphasize and complement the design of the car interior, enhancing the overall lines and surfaces, making the interior more three-dimensional, visually expanding the interior space, and guiding the owner to explore every detail of the car.
Last time I helped my dad with the ambient lights in his old car, we researched several power tapping methods. The easiest way was to directly connect to the window regulator's power supply - just remove the door panel to find the connector, but remember to use a multimeter to accurately identify the positive and negative poles. For a more refined approach, you can route wires to the fuse box; although it's more troublesome, the current is more stable. Always disconnect the battery's negative terminal before starting! Nowadays, there are plug-and-play adapters available online that connect to the original wiring harness without cutting wires, making installation easy even for beginners. Regardless of the method, it's recommended to use a power tapping wire with a fuse. I've seen the tragic case where short-circuited door panel lights fried the BCM - the repair costs were painfully expensive.
