Where can I get these interior map lights?!

[Deleted User 38384]

I installed that map light in my Jeep, and report on it here.

@Heimkehr to the rescue! ?

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[Rhinebeck01]

Completely agree!

It's a great product idea, but the fact it uses batteries makes it "lower quality" in my mind. I didn't purchase for the same reason.

If it was less expensive, I would consider going through the hassle of wiring a step-down to 4.5v (3 x N battery 1.5v)

I wouldn't install that crapola offering if you gave it to me for free.

 

[Htfan]

I wouldn't install that crapola offering if you gave it to me for free.

Absolutely, product quality is definitely questionable.

 

[DaltonGang]

Here you go, rechargeable, and you can put them anywhere.
https://www.amazon.com/Lightbiz-Sen...ery+closet+lights+recharg,aps,231&sr=8-7&th=1

 

[jromanmd]

Forget the lights. What is that rear view display? that looks badass!!

 

[LooselyHeldPlans]

I installed that map light in my Jeep, and report on it here.

Any chance you could take a photo of the battery “bay”? I’m trying to see if they’re ran series or parallel so I can buy the right components for a hardware install. If I do, I’ll make a write up soothers can benefit.

 

[Heimkehr]

Any chance you could take a photo of the battery “bay”? I’m trying to see if they’re ran series or parallel so I can buy the right components for a hardware install.

As requested.

Note that N cells are used.

 

[Terrymo]

Any chance you could take a photo of the battery “bay”? I’m trying to see if they’re ran series or parallel so I can buy the right components for a hardware install. If I do, I’ll make a write up soothers can benefit.

Probably a long shot, but don’t most DC led lights function in a voltage range rather than at a specific voltage? I am curious if you just hard wired them at 12 volts if they would work? Maybe not worth risking it since the assembly is not cheap.

 

[LooselyHeldPlans]

As requested.

Note that N cells are used.

Thanks! Series as I suspected.

Probably a long shot, but don’t most DC led lights function in a voltage range rather than at a specific voltage? I am curious if you just hard wired them at 12 volts if they would work? Maybe not worth risking it since the assembly is not cheap.

Most will run on a range, but it’s limited. My Jeep likes to sit at 13-14v. The pic above shows series, so the batteries are doing around 4.5v. 13v would likely fry this as its almost 3x.

You might be able to get away with 5v with is super common to obtain as it’s the standard old USB voltage. I’m goin to try 5v on one that I pick up.

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