I am proud to introduce to you the newest mod for our e30’s.
Automatic interior light delay dimming - the "g-light"
(Youtube version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjPSJVDmgaU)
It works just like newer BMW’s, when you close your driver’s door, it keeps the the lights on, and then slowly fades out over a period of about 30-45 seconds(these units are no longer adjustable)
It has an added feature that when you turn the key, it dims down the light quicker, so that you can start driving. Anyone that had driven a newer BMW knows this feature. It adds a really cool lighting effect, and is very useful at times. Like when you need to read a map real quick.
- Quality construction
- PWM (pulse width modulation) design uses very little current, less then the stock relay
- Custom printed circuit board.
- Replaces stock relay
- No cutting, no splicing
- Installation only requires a Phillips head screw driver and a 8mm socket.
- Free USPS priority shipping(USA only)
- Bench tested to over 50,000 cycles with out failure, about 6+ years of normal use
EDIT: Note that the delay featured is only triggered by the drivers side door - opening the passenger side door simply switches the light on and off, handy if you're like me, and always getting something out of the car. All the original functions of the interior lights remain. You can still manually switch them to the "always on" or "always off" position as well.
Here is a look "under the hood"
Price is $39.50 shipped to your door.
If you want to purchase one, please post here letting me know, and I will PM you my paypal address.
If you are installing this on a non-BMW, let me know and I'll provide full instructions.
01 - ryno
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- remove the drivers side bottem dash cover to gain access to the hood relase cable bolts (8mm) and remove the bolts.
- Remove the speaker panel and the speaker.
- Remove the two screws that is just below the speaker opening and reach into the speaker cavity and pull the bracket out
- Remove relay, and plug in the new dimmer mod.
- button it back up and you are done.
QUESTION: How do I check to see if I have the stock relay?
ANSWER: Don’t worry, you don’t have to take anything apart.
Simply open your drive’s door, kneel down, and slowly and
gently push in the black pin in your door jam (it’s on the car not the
door), you should see your interior light go out when you do. Now do
it a few more times slowly, and listen for a clicking sound
coming from about where the speaker is. If you hear a click, you
have a relay and are good to go.
QUESTION: "Does it require no extra modification for it to dim
down quick when you turn the key or do we have to tap into the
ignition switch?"
ANSWER: No extra
work, it is plug and play. remove the stock relay, and replace with
this. ZERO cutting, ZERO splicing...
QUESTION: Where exactly is the relay that it replaces?
ANSWER: The stock relay is located below the speaker on the
driver side foot well. Basically, you remove the kick panel, and then
pull the speaker out, undo two screws holding the relay bracket
and pull the bracket out from under the speaker cavity, replace
the relay, and you are done.
QUESTION: What happens if you have non-stock speakers with
bigger magnets, could there be a clearance issue?
ANSWER: Not
a prolbem - The relay is *below* the speakers, not behind it.
QUESTION: I have led's in my interior light sockets. Would the
dimming function work with these lights?
ANSWER: I have not tested LED's yet
QUESTION: What happens if I don't have the stock relay, will
this still work?
ANSWER: Yes, you will need to splice two wires to make it work, when you paypal me request the non-stock relay version.
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT YOU MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. YOU AGREE TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISTAKES, ERRORS, MATERIAL LOSS, PERSONAL DAMAGE, SECONDARY DAMAGES, CAUSED BY ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. 3. YOU ACCEPT FULL LIABILITY FOR THE OPERATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND ANY VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON. THE ONUS IS ON YOU TO CAUTION OTHERS WHO MAY OPERATE THE ABOVE VECHILE. 4. AGREE TO COMPENSATE GEORGE GRAVES FOR ANY LOSSES DUE TO LEGAL ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST ME BY YOU AND OR ANY OTHERS WHO HAVE OPERATED YOUR VEHICLE FOR ANY REASON. 5. ALL DRAWINGS, PICTURES, DESIGNS, ARE COPY WRITTEN AND ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF GEORGE GRAVES AND ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED. 6. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Thanks you all, and I hope you enjoy!
George Graves
Automatic interior light delay dimming - the "g-light"
(Youtube version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjPSJVDmgaU)
It works just like newer BMW’s, when you close your driver’s door, it keeps the the lights on, and then slowly fades out over a period of about 30-45 seconds(these units are no longer adjustable)
It has an added feature that when you turn the key, it dims down the light quicker, so that you can start driving. Anyone that had driven a newer BMW knows this feature. It adds a really cool lighting effect, and is very useful at times. Like when you need to read a map real quick.
- Quality construction
- PWM (pulse width modulation) design uses very little current, less then the stock relay
- Custom printed circuit board.
- Replaces stock relay
- No cutting, no splicing
- Installation only requires a Phillips head screw driver and a 8mm socket.
- Free USPS priority shipping(USA only)
- Bench tested to over 50,000 cycles with out failure, about 6+ years of normal use
EDIT: Note that the delay featured is only triggered by the drivers side door - opening the passenger side door simply switches the light on and off, handy if you're like me, and always getting something out of the car. All the original functions of the interior lights remain. You can still manually switch them to the "always on" or "always off" position as well.
Here is a look "under the hood"
Price is $39.50 shipped to your door.
If you want to purchase one, please post here letting me know, and I will PM you my paypal address.
If you are installing this on a non-BMW, let me know and I'll provide full instructions.
01 - ryno
02 -
03 -
04 -
05 -
- remove the drivers side bottem dash cover to gain access to the hood relase cable bolts (8mm) and remove the bolts.
- Remove the speaker panel and the speaker.
- Remove the two screws that is just below the speaker opening and reach into the speaker cavity and pull the bracket out
- Remove relay, and plug in the new dimmer mod.
- button it back up and you are done.
QUESTION: How do I check to see if I have the stock relay?
ANSWER: Don’t worry, you don’t have to take anything apart.
Simply open your drive’s door, kneel down, and slowly and
gently push in the black pin in your door jam (it’s on the car not the
door), you should see your interior light go out when you do. Now do
it a few more times slowly, and listen for a clicking sound
coming from about where the speaker is. If you hear a click, you
have a relay and are good to go.
QUESTION: "Does it require no extra modification for it to dim
down quick when you turn the key or do we have to tap into the
ignition switch?"
ANSWER: No extra
work, it is plug and play. remove the stock relay, and replace with
this. ZERO cutting, ZERO splicing...
QUESTION: Where exactly is the relay that it replaces?
ANSWER: The stock relay is located below the speaker on the
driver side foot well. Basically, you remove the kick panel, and then
pull the speaker out, undo two screws holding the relay bracket
and pull the bracket out from under the speaker cavity, replace
the relay, and you are done.
QUESTION: What happens if you have non-stock speakers with
bigger magnets, could there be a clearance issue?
ANSWER: Not
a prolbem - The relay is *below* the speakers, not behind it.
QUESTION: I have led's in my interior light sockets. Would the
dimming function work with these lights?
ANSWER: I have not tested LED's yet
QUESTION: What happens if I don't have the stock relay, will
this still work?
ANSWER: Yes, you will need to splice two wires to make it work, when you paypal me request the non-stock relay version.
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT YOU MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. YOU AGREE TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISTAKES, ERRORS, MATERIAL LOSS, PERSONAL DAMAGE, SECONDARY DAMAGES, CAUSED BY ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. 3. YOU ACCEPT FULL LIABILITY FOR THE OPERATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND ANY VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON. THE ONUS IS ON YOU TO CAUTION OTHERS WHO MAY OPERATE THE ABOVE VECHILE. 4. AGREE TO COMPENSATE GEORGE GRAVES FOR ANY LOSSES DUE TO LEGAL ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST ME BY YOU AND OR ANY OTHERS WHO HAVE OPERATED YOUR VEHICLE FOR ANY REASON. 5. ALL DRAWINGS, PICTURES, DESIGNS, ARE COPY WRITTEN AND ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF GEORGE GRAVES AND ARE NOT TO BE REPRODUCED. 6. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
Thanks you all, and I hope you enjoy!
George Graves
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