Added some SMD lighting to my VX

[Riff Raff]

I wired them into parking lites.

Hmmm; for safety purposes (when the VX is off, as you're getting in/out), it might have been better to wire the lights into the "Door-Jam Circuit" (not Parking Light circuit). Having the requirement to have your Parking Lights on kinda' defeats the safety purpose and offers no lighting to illuminate the ground when you enter/exit the VX at night (which would be a real advantage). Plus, it would help alert other approaching driver's from the rear as they drive upon the VX on a dark street when you enter/exit the VX.

Just think how much your significant other would be impressed when she first opens her passenger door at night to hop-in the VX and the door lighting helps illuminate her access way; this won't happen if wired to the Parking Lights. I'd go with the "Door-Jam Circuit" instead. Just my 2-cents.

Overall, cool effect. My only worry would be condensation/moisture during freezing temperatures causing ice and ripping the plastic lighting tube off of the door-jam surface.

[tom4bren]

That came out nice.

I have to agree with Riff Raff though. I can't believe I just said that.


It prolly would've made more sense to hook it into the door circuit. Of course, that wouldn't have been available for the rear. You would've had to add your own pin switch to activate that one.

On the other hand, don't the parking lights stay on for 30 sec after unlocking the doors with the remote? If so, maybe your solution was the best.