boot area dome light wiring

[FlyersFan76]

In typical internet fashion I started getting FB adds for companies.

V-Series 40" Light

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[Jeffrey]

There are hundreds of assorted types and lengths of 12v LED flexible strip lights on Amazon or eBay.

 

[GM]

Done and tested! Opening doors triggers the light. Will try it out when it gets dark. If it's not bright enough, I can double the output with a second unit.

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For the most random reason, thank you for this post! I’m at a drive-in, backed into a spot to sit in the back for the movie… turns out there is no way to turn off this damned light with the doors open. Found this post and just disconnected the light

 

[rabia]

I had been thinking about doing this also. I unfortunately did not take this out of my Defender when I traded it in because the light socket in the ceiling is the same.

Boot Loadspace LED Roof Light - for Land Rover Defender L663

Rear Loadspace LED Roof Light for Land Rover Defender L663 This listing is for a rear loadspace overhead LED roof light for the Land Rover Defender L663. This light is unique as it comes fitted with UK designed and 3D printed clips specially engineered to mount to the Defender headlining. The...

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I found one of these on ebay and went about installing it. I got it working, but it does not have compatible connectors. I will post photos of the final install soon, if anyone is interested.

 

[BEM-S4]

In typical internet fashion I started getting FB adds for companies.

V-Series 40" Light

Brighten up your life with the Kingpin V-Series 40" LED Light. 180° rotating design, weatherproof, and easy to install. Perfect for trucks, trailers, and more!

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I installed the 12” light above my rear door table, very happy with it. Adding two more to illuminate cargo area one on either side similar to the red Grenadier build someone posted. All wired to INT2 with their dimmer switch for the two cargo lights. Will post some photos when complete.

 

[rabia]

The pin spacing for the dome light and the defender light pig tail are the same, but the connector shapes are different. Friction fit is pretty good, so I did a little extra securing between those two….the other connector that would plug into the dome light is completely incompatible and I could not find a keyed 2 cavity connector that matched, I dealt with it other ways. I modeled and 3D printed 2 ‘clips’ that hook onto the headliner buttons/fasteners and let the existing tabs (intended to go under the trim in the cargo area of a defender) tuck under the rubber door trim to further hold the light in place.

At any rate I now have a lit cargo area so the dog (13yo) can see where he’s jumping at night without me fumbling for a light switch and having to recharge temp lights.