Interior door panel light

[markehz]

Over the course of the weekend, I discovered that my car is equipped with an LED (10) and optical conductor (11) inside the door panel compartment or storage.
I said "discovered" because I've never seen these lights on.
Is there a way to turn them on?

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by markehz

Over the course of the weekend, I discovered that my car is equipped with an LED (10) and optical conductor (11) inside the door panel compartment or storage.
I said "discovered" because I've never seen these lights on.
Is there a way to turn them on?

Good Catch... Just looked, never noticed them before after 6+ years with the X, and I have the clear plastic "optical conductor" as well. It doesn't look like there is any LED or bulb at either end, so this may be a good mod/addition to make these do something.

Thanks,
John

[markehz]

Yes, there is an LED bulb that is attached to the optical conductor. It is on the latch side of the door.
I know this because I removed the door panel this weekend.
There's a wire running to this bulb, so it might be connected.
The question is how to turn them on.

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by markehz

Yes, there is an LED bulb that is attached to the optical conductor. It is on the latch side of the door.
I know this because I removed the door panel this weekend.
There's a wire running to this bulb, so it might be connected.
The question is how to turn them on.

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[the_ulf]

Originally Posted by 95wildtt

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ditto

[jdg857]

I just played with mine... Light switch to auto and turn up intensity control to full brightness, then I could see the light, never noticed them before.

[markehz]

Solved. They go on when the headlights are on.

[95wildtt]

Yep, very dim...

[MAK3N3]

IIRC this is the ambient lighting pkg part of the premium pack and yes it's barely visible even at night!

[bmrboi2]

Mine are on at night and cast a very nice light. I haven't noticed them to be overly dim.