How do i wire up footwell lights

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I wud like footwell lighting to 2011 a3 any how to?
 
I suppose they only work when doors open?.....,,,, id like them to stay on with ignition
 
Yeah, you'd need to find an ignition live, is one in the fuse box, i used it for my dash cam power
 
Yeah, you'd need to find an ignition live, is one in the fuse box, i used it for my dash cam power
Ok cheers i suppose i can hook it up to fag lighter etc
 
Will this work on a 2011 model or they different?
 
Ive wired to back of headlight switch...the dimmer.
 
If you have vcds you can get them to stay on with headlights. I have it if you don't. I live in Hertfordshire if that's any good to you
 
I do have vcds,will it be ok wired to dimmer?
 
You don't need to wire them to the dimmer. Only the live feed from pin 50 on white multi plug under the dash
 
Can u explain abit more in detail please bud
 
The guide mentioned earlier shows a pre facelift install. Facelift model has different wiring under the dash behind fuse box. 3 big multi plugs,the middle one is white. It has the live feed for footwell lights. They can be set to stay on with the headlights and brightness adjusted via DIS. I live in Hertfordshire if you need help with install. Don't no if that's any good to you
 
Brilliant mate,thanks, any idea what colour the wire is? I cud tap into it, at moment ive connected it to dimmer switch, im ok with that, but....sometimes my lights wont dim via the dimmer switch unless they only dim at night but cant see that happening
 
You have to remove the multi plug,open it up,find pin 50 which has no wire in it. I think it is the third one from the end next to a blue and white wire. Where are you based a meet might be easier
 
You have to remove the multi plug,open it up,find pin 50 which has no wire in it. I think it is the third one from the end next to a blue and white wire. Where are you based a meet might be easier
Pin 50 be numbered, will i need a repair wire?
 
I've just checked the guide you mentioned earlier. On page 2 of that its shows you a facelift install by silky. Mine is the same as that. If you need advice with vcds settings let me know. Hope this helps
 

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