I noticed last night that the tray beneath the gear shift console is not lighted. What is the best avenue to install a small light under the console to be on at night when the driving lights are turned on?
Why not try to find something that is made to plug into the cigarette lighter there that lights up? I know they make air fresheners that heat up by plugging them in and they light up as well. Flashlights are also made to fit in there to keep their charge, maybe they make one that lights up dimly and has a pivot-able head on it...
Install a couple of LED's like in the glove box and just have them on all the time just like the glove box. No problem o. Or do a search - there are a number of threads here that show you how to add extra lighting.
been thinking the same, but not thinking about taking that console apart. I have some 10mm leds with the mounting ring that could install
I did a quick install with a blue LED in the console using the hole directly under the gear shifter and connected it to the 12v outlet connector in the console. Taking the top off the console and removing the rear console was quite easy with the correct tools It is too bright so I am going to put a yellow difuser over it and make it green to match the rest of the LCD's, and dimmer.
Thanks Hotbrass. Out of curiosity, is the LED a direct plug into the 12v outlet or did you tap into the wires? I don't use the 12v outlet much, but at the same time, I would like to keep the area clean and not have a wire in the way.
I tapped into the connector for the 12v outlet in the console with a brass spade made from a computer connector from Radio Shack. They are used to populate female connectors like DB9 and DB25. Radio Shack sells them in packs of 25+/- for about $3.00. You take the brass connector and remove one of the two leaves. Then you crimp it on your wire and shove it in the back of the connector against the wire you want to tap into. One small wrap of tape and you are done. Works great. Got the LED from Pepboys. I think it was three for $7. They are too bright but dont produce any heat so I just put a piece of tape with yellow paper over mine and it is just about right. I could put a resistor in line but... maybe someday.
