Install map light

[Jamesb93]

Hi guys, as above I was wondering if it's possible to install a map light into the back of my Clio 200 cup? The only interior light I have is in the front and isn't that great tbh. Thanks!

 

[VolumeX]

Why would you need a light at the back? Sorry I just cant seem understand? Is this for rear passenger use?

 

[DS197]

Don't the 200s have rear lights in the headliner like the 197?

 

[Jamesb93]

Yes it's for rear passenger use [MENTION=53322]VolumeX[/MENTION]

I don't know if the standard 200s do but mines the cup version and it definitely doesn't! Was thinking maybe I could rig one up to connect with the front? [MENTION=53102]DS197[/MENTION]

 

[DS197]

I don't think there's any reason why you shouldn't be able to do it to be honest. You'd have to drop the headliner a bit and extend the wiring from the front courtesy light to where you want the rear to be. There's plenty of generic guides on the internet that would help as the principles the same for any car really.

 

[Jesse James]

I would like to do this in my 197 cup. I found the one in the front was no good so "borrowed" one out of the father in laws megane with the map lights and put some led bulbs in. Worked a treat

 

[dogshead]

Try some LED bulbs in the front first before you start fiddling about with rewiring.

 

[Jamesb93]

That's not a bad shout, I assume theres quite a few led light kits floating about on the Internet? so I will give this a go first and see how I get on but like you said @DS197 I can't see any reason why it's not possible to install one in the back? Just wondered if anyone else had given it any thought and found a reason why it wouldn't work

 

[CallorFold]

I bought some of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4X-5-SMD-...XENON-WHITE-/320895034394?hash=item4ab6d5a41a

T10 W5W 501 LED's - they're seriously bright compared to the standard yellow-ish coloured bulbs. Old ones pull out, these just push in. Very easy DIY job, just be careful when removing the plastic cover to get to the bulbs as it seems quite brittle.

 

[Jamesb93]

Nice one mate, just placed my order :thumbup:

 

[VolumeX]

Wow, you take your rear passengers seriously... ;D if they complain about the poor sound quality in the rear, will that be addressed soon?

 

[Jamesb93]

Haha no chance of complaints in that department, i've already sorted that with some JBL BASS! :thumbsup:

 

[VolumeX]

... you got me! wow JBL's, nice1, did they fit into the standard slots or was there some hacking involved?

Haha no chance of complaints in that department, i've already sorted that with some JBL BASS! :thumbsup:

 

[Jesse James]

Has anyone managed to install a light in the back? Can't see to well with just the light in the front.

And before anyone says anything about been in the back I can't see when putting the little one in her car seat

 

[Jamesb93]

Had a little bit of hacking to do as they are components but you'd never notice as they fit nice a snug :thumbsup:

 

[Jesse James]

Do you have any pictures?

 

[Jamesb93]

Has anyone managed to install a light in the back? Can't see to well with just the light in the front.

And before anyone says anything about been in the back I can't see when putting the little one in her car seat

Haven't got round to fitting one yet mate, realised there a bit more work involved than I first thought! But il take some how too pictures when I eventually do it!

 

[Jesse James]

Top man genuinely looking forward to this one ha ha