Fitting armrest - led illumination

[anthonyl80]

Hi,

I'm fitting an armrest which includes the led light. I've taken out the ash tray at the rear of the centre console and I can see an electrical connector attached inside the console. I've attached a photo and the connector is to the left. Does this connect to the armrest? If so, how do I release the plug cos I can't seem to move it? Would appreciate any answers cos I'm no expert as you can probably tell!

Thanks,

Anthony

 

[NHN]

It looks like an interior light connector, if its not in use & it mates with armrest, then plug that bad boy in.

 

[anthonyl80]

I've slid the connector out but it doesn't mate with the armrest connector. Anyone know what it's for? Could I change the connector so it mates with the armrest?

Cheers

 

[NHN]

Stick a meter on the wires, see if it shows any readings, if not, turn ignition on & start engine with headlights on & see if it then shows readings, if so then its definitely a feed you can use, to test further get someone to toggle the headlight switch on/off whilst you check meter or if you can push meter prongs onto wires to hold in place, then you can test yourself.

 

[anthonyl80]

Cheers for that. I've run in to a problem while fitting it. The bolt threads aren't long enough to extend above the metal plate. Anything I can do about that?

 

[anthonyl80]

Ignore that, I was being daft, apologies!