Interior Lighting Query

[Dellmassive]

Just had another look and i see what you are trying to do. . . . . . looks ok to me now.

things to note,

Both your switches will need to be set to the same state all the time, (if you go for two switches)
you could fit an additional small fuse at the start of the +12V feed if you felt the need to,

using your 3way switch above it will be (on/off/on type switch)
I = BCM control, extra leds will come on/off with doors open etc
0 = extra leds will be OFF
II= extra leds will be ON (BCM -ve override unitll the BCM +12v timeout kicks in)


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Factory Non-LED 3 wire setup:

(brown) - earth point left a-pilar
(brown/red) - connection 1 main harness (BCM switched neg 0v)
(red/black) - positive connection 1 main harness (BCM timed +12v) ( 7.5A fuse 24 holder C)
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I drew a couple of rough sketches and realized they were the same as yours anyway. (one with a 2way switch and one with a 3way switch)

 

[Dellmassive]

and here is the Travelvolts kit. @travelvolts

https://www.travelvolts.net/

https://www.travelvolts.net/shop-7

https://www.travelvolts.net/product-page/4f-light-kit

https://www.travelvolts.net/product-page/6f-light-kit

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/d959f6_d9837449fa9c4948bd0c11ef2f0a2096.pdf

I think the Traveolvolts kit may include a switching relay too, (Martin can confirm)

plus the guide details starter battery/aux battery and door control.

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[mmi]

How about replacing the two/three-way switches with a simple toggle relay gadget --> Toggle relay
This would allow any number of parallel switches to turn lights on/off. Switches are simple momentary switches. Each press on any of the switches would toggle the relay.

EDIT: Current draw of the gadget: approx. 8 mA when relay off, 70 mA when relay on (12V feed).

 

[Dellmassive]

How about replacing the two/three-way switches with a simple toggle relay gadget --> Toggle relay
This would allow any number of parallel switches to turn lights on/off. Switches are simple momentary switches. Each press on any of the switches would toggle the relay.
View attachment 38521

nice and small module that . . . . .

 

[Jamie2.0]

Brilliant, thanks @Dellmassive that's a massive help! I've been scratching my head all week with this one!

I have the parts to try both ways, I'll postal update when I get a chance.

 

[Stu_82]

As a simple option would it work to solder wires to the bulb connectors in the courtesy light and run them to the back of the van?

 

[Jdsmart0]

Sorry I’m so confused by what everyone is saying on here is this correct brain fried

 

[Jdsmart0]

Sorry
I want 1 to work open and close doors
0 off
2 always on

Thank you

 

[Deaky]

No your drawing is incorrect, black/red goes directly to +ve on the LED, not to the switch

 

[Jdsmart0]

No your drawing is incorrect, black/red goes directly to +ve on the LED, not to the switch

Thank you deaky, I now have lights but the switch doesn’t do anything even when it’s switch is on O lights just stay on until I lock van hope you can help thanks

 

[Deaky]

You have 3 pins on the back of the switch? Do you know which is common? Can you post a pic

 

[Jdsmart0]

Sorted it don’t worry thank you for help it’s been a long day

 

[Deaky]