USA style corner lights linked to indicators

[randap]

When I get my new USA style bumper trims with the little lights, I was thinking of somehow linking the new lamps to the indicators. What I'd like to do is:

1) When the sidelights are on, the corner lights are on. When the indicators are then activated, the corner lights flash with the indicators.

2) When the sidelights are off, the corner lights are off. When the indicators are then activated, the corner lights flash with the indicators.

Does anyone know if this is even possible, and if it is how? Is it even a good idea

[NeuroBeaker]

That does sound like a pretty cool idea actually - if it's possible, I'm sure Mikeythemini would know how to do it!

[mikeythemini]

Interesting
Firstly - the front arch lights are orange BUT the rear ones are red
I am not sure if adding more lights to the indicator circuit will cause any issues (if you have less they flash fast) I dont think it will as they are only 3 watt
You could make them dual purpose - just use diodes to stop them back feeding into the other circuits

[Dr Evil]

i like the look of these side lights on the arches but were can you get them from as they are u.s spec and my local mini dealer could not help. anybody done this and no were to buy them from and are the wires already there or do you need a new harness.all help would be great as im a newbie to the new mini. thanx all

[mikeythemini]

Arch light kit here - comes with the arch sections, lights, plugs & wires & instructions.
Wont fit aero kits
NewMINIStuff.com

[Dr Evil]

thanx mikeythemini for the fast reply how much are they and how much to post them unless ur local to brum.and can they be painted or will it flake of thanx again mate.

[mikeythemini]

The kit is £80 + vat
Postage £5
You can paint them just like the rest of the black sections on the mini but it must be done with the right stuff to prevent flaking

[randap]

OK. Got all the corner pieces etc, thanks Mike!! So, how might I go about making the corner lights dual-purpose (leaving the rears for now)? I guess I've only got feeds for both the indicators, and side lights........

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Interesting
Firstly - the front arch lights are orange BUT the rear ones are red
I am not sure if adding more lights to the indicator circuit will cause any issues (if you have less they flash fast) I dont think it will as they are only 3 watt
You could make them dual purpose - just use diodes to stop them back feeding into the other circuits

[MrDurst]

Do these kits plug straight in to sockets on the loom?

As for using the front ones as indicators aswell as side light, I can only see two options.

These are assuming the lights are 5w bulbs.

1> Use a relay system to knock out the side light feed to the light and let feed of the flashing indicator circuit.

2> Use a two filament bulb, like a side(5w)/brake(21w) bulb. Lots of American spec cars use these at the front like on BMW's etc... They usually have amber side lights on the front so they use the indicators with a two filament bulb. However, these bulbs baybe too big for the fitting but you may find a smaller LED alternative.

Just some ideas...

[Lucky Dave]

You would need to positive switch them as indicators during the day and negative switch them when the sidelights are on.

Just like US rear brake and turn lights.

[randap]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

You would need to positive switch them as indicators during the day and negative switch them when the sidelights are on.

Just like US rear brake and turn lights.

Hi Dave, how's tricks?

I guess I know what to do, but not how. What should I get/make up to replicate the US switching style? Can I get these bits from Maplin say?

Paul.

[mikeythemini]

Paul - we have just got the rear markers in in orange - if you want to swap your red ones for orange just shout

[MrDurst]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Paul - we have just got the rear markers in in orange - if you want to swap your red ones for orange just shout

Do the lights plug in to a existing socket on the MINI? How did you get amber lights for the rear, are the just the same as the front or is there a country that has ambers at the rear.

[super c00per]

I'm the opposite, I've just got an aero bumper and it has these wheel arch lights. Are there anyways of removing them and filling the holes as I dont want them??

[CooperS56]

Hello I have a question for Mikeythemini, i have a US spec one and the wheel arch light have never worked, how do i get them to be switched on??