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07 Feb 2013 10:04 #61276 by Tadpole
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Re the above, just had a look on CBS & found this one www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Interior_Light_INTLT handy with a permanent live hth ..

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23 Feb 2013 18:32 #63748 by jimny5
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markyp2000 wrote:

horam_jimny wrote: Is there a closer live wire than the battery that could be used to power the light? The front headlights are permenent live and switched on via an earth so was wondering if the rear lights are the same?

You could piggy back off the front interior light if you wanna take the roof lining down to do it


There is a 3 pin connector behind the side panel on the n/s/r for the interior lights.
Mind already has a switch on back door so just need to mount light.

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23 Feb 2013 19:21 #63756 by Tadpole
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jimny5 wrote:

markyp2000 wrote:

horam_jimny wrote: Is there a closer live wire than the battery that could be used to power the light? The front headlights are permenent live and switched on via an earth so was wondering if the rear lights are the same?

You could piggy back off the front interior light if you wanna take the roof lining down to do it


There is a 3 pin connector behind the side panel on the n/s/r for the interior lights.
Mind already has a switch on back door so just need to mount light.


Think I'll have a look for that once the thaw sets in around easter, thanks .............................. :whistle:

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23 Feb 2013 20:01 #63758 by jimnybob
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jimny5 wrote:

markyp2000 wrote:

horam_jimny wrote: Is there a closer live wire than the battery that could be used to power the light? The front headlights are permenent live and switched on via an earth so was wondering if the rear lights are the same?

You could piggy back off the front interior light if you wanna take the roof lining down to do it


There is a 3 pin connector behind the side panel on the n/s/r for the interior lights.
Mind already has a switch on back door so just need to mount light.


where abouts is this?? got any pictures of the area im looking?

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23 Feb 2013 21:12 #63770 by jimny5
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23 Feb 2013 21:16 #63771 by jimny5
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I got full interior stripped out but You could take out the n/s/r light and you will see 2 spare connectors on the loom.
The 3 pin is for the interior lights.
Dont know what the 2 pin is for.
Was pure luck i spotted it. I was gonna run new cable in then spotted it and though i wounder!!!.

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