Ambient lighting

rowsey · 06-30-2019, 10:14 AM

can the ambient lighting code be changed so that it turns off when you open the door or shut off the engine. Mine stays on after power down unless I lock the car.

nogren · 06-30-2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rowsey

can the ambient lighting code be changed so that it turns off when you open the door or shut off the engine. Mine stays on after power down unless I lock the car.

Maybe. But it will turn off after maximum 7 minutes anyway.

Alias1431 · 06-30-2019, 04:49 PM

Unless I'm mistaken, they're LED- so power drain should not be a concern.

rowsey · 06-30-2019, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the replies..... I didn't think about them being LED's you are right, the power drain would be zilch!

nogren · 06-30-2019, 10:40 PM

There are a bunch of ECUs running during the same time, including the Ambient light control unit, that probably use more power...
But it's all designed to be power efficient, and not drain your battery.

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