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security light - tucpal - 5:th-Mar-2014




LOOK AT POST 29 FOR THE HOW TO.........

i am just in the process of retro fitting this





i have had to add power and ground
and a switch to turn it on and off manually
but i am just waiting on a module to make it flash.


security light - Rusty2009 - 5:th-Mar-2014

Good luck with that mate.

would be something I'd do if I didn't have the elite.

security light - tucpal - 5:th-Mar-2014

got a module on the way no idea if it will work
but i will find out soon
every thing works apart from it wont flash yet

security light - Migwell030744 - 6:th-Mar-2014

Why not use a relay, so when ignition is on the light is off. Also working the other way, light on when ignition off.


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security light - tucpal - 6:th-Mar-2014

yes that's a good idea its just finding one.

security light - tucpal - 7:th-Mar-2014

i need a circuit that will make the led flash
when i turn the switch on as the led does not flash
i found this any suggestions
MK111 ADJUSTABLE TIMER WITH 5A OUTPUT RELAY BLINKING LIGHT ELECTRONIC KIT | eBay

security light - Lewis6317 - 7:th-Mar-2014

Aw mate let me know if you can get this going as id love to have this too :-)


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security light - tucpal - 8:th-Mar-2014

i will keep this updated as it goes along
and a how to will follow.

security light - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Mar-2014

tucpal Wrote:i need a circuit that will make the led flash
when i turn the switch on as the led does not flash
i found this any suggestions
MK111 ADJUSTABLE TIMER WITH 5A OUTPUT RELAY BLINKING LIGHT ELECTRONIC KIT | eBay

I can't see why that won't work should be fairly easy.

security light - tucpal - 8:th-Mar-2014

i will order it and see what happens.

security light - tucpal - 9:th-Mar-2014

that is what i have been looking for with no clicking sound from a relay
i will order it soon and put the results up here.

security light - Migwell030744 - 10:th-Mar-2014

You can of course install flashing LEDs. You can buy them from Maplins.


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security light - tucpal - 10:th-Mar-2014

yes but that will look fake
i want the factory look so it looks real.
although it will be fake.
but not that you would notice

security light - Migwell030744 - 10:th-Mar-2014

I was thinking about placing the flashing LED under the dome on the speaker grill. If you get a bright one it should just look genuine.


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security light - tucpal - 10:th-Mar-2014

you can do as long as it will fool the pro,s out there
who know what there looking for.
a genuine look is better but you can do what ever you want
the grill and sensor can be picked up for a £10 so its not expensive
and if that circuit works your looking at £16
and who would know the difference.

security light - tucpal - 17:th-Mar-2014

tried the relay circuit today no joy at all real bad kit
so its back to just adding a simple relay as i think this may be a better option

security light - Lewis6317 - 17:th-Mar-2014

thats a bummer, but nice try mate

security light - tucpal - 17:th-Mar-2014

how hard can it be to make this thing flash

security light - cornishtaz - 17:th-Mar-2014

Tucpal do you not have the factory alarm on your car both my GTC and VXR have had the alarm with the lamp in the dash grill. It stays on on 1st lock and flashes on deadlock.

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security light - tucpal - 17:th-Mar-2014

No don't have it


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security light - tucpal - 17:th-Mar-2014

I may just take the internals out the led and put a flashing led inside it


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security light - A20DTH - 24:th-Mar-2014

You want a simple LED blinking?

KLICK

BR,
Jens

security light - tucpal - 24:th-Mar-2014

yes i agree i was trying to get the origanl SMD light to blink
but as you say the LED will be cheaper
i will just pull the origanl light unit apart and fit one in to it.
thank,s.

security light - A20DTH - 24:th-Mar-2014

Ahhh there is still an SMD LED inside? Than it´s more easier .... just need a small circuit.
Let me have a look ....

Edit: Klick Just add the cables of your LED and the Power.

security light - tucpal - 24:th-Mar-2014

that looks better thank you.

security light - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Jul-2014

Have you looked into this any more?

security light - tucpal - 8:th-Jul-2014

no been far too busy it is all wired up and working with switch
but i just have not got it too flash i will have to make the effort and get this done
i will come back to this soon

security light - Lewis6317 - 8:th-Jul-2014

Could you do this on mine :-)


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security light - tucpal - 9:th-Jul-2014



How To Retro fit the security LED Light

This how to covers How to Retro fit the LED Security light
So it looks like the origanl factory LED light.

First you need to get

1, Two rolls of 5 amp wire Red and Black
2, A Three way Switch
3, and a flashing LED.
4, A Piggy Back fuse and a extra 10 amp fuse.
5, Grill with the LED Dome.

STEP ONE...........

The First way i Tried was to Plug the origanl Connector
into the LED Dome on the Grill
The Grill will just Pull out of the Dash and the LED dome Just twists out from the Grill
You need to Remove the Console trim, Display trim, radio, and the Monitor
Behind the monitor you will find the Connector taped up to a Loom.

A How to can be found Here for trim removal radio etc
and the glove box removal.

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How-to-remove-the-head-unit-from-the-car-includes-Screen-removal

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Howto-remove-glove-box-Replace-Pollen-Cabin-filter





I Routed the loom Through the Speaker hole and Plugged it into the LED
But it would not Light up as there was no power







STEP TWO...........

So i took Power from the Glove box Fuse box
using a Piggy back Fuse in Position 16
I cut a Hole for a Switch in the Headlight Surround
and i took Ground from a Ground Point behind the Glove box
I then cut the Connector and Spliced the Power and Ground to the factory led.











Here is a Diagram of How to wire it all up.



Now the LED would Light up and Switch on and off now it had power
but it would not Flash So you could wire a flashing circuit to the LED To get it to work
But i just found it easier to get a flashing LED And put it inside the LED Dome.



STEP THREE............

Take the LED Dome and Push the Clips in on both side to Separate it Apart
Then take some Pliers and Pull the Circuit Board out
And Remove the white Blob from the Circuit Board and keep that to one side.  







Place the Flashing LED into the Dome
and then push the white blob in side to hold the LED in place
the White Blob is Translucent and the LED will Shine thou it
then Pack the Dome with wadding and get the LED lined up so it Faces the Correct Position in the Dome
and then Refit it back Together so the Wires come out the Hole.









I then added a Connector to the wires on the LED
and the Wires in the Car for Power and Ground for the LED
To keep it all neat and tidy.

A How To on adding a Connector can be found Here.

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How-to-add-a-Connector







The LED will now flash when the switch is turned on
and go off when the switch is turned off.



And that is it you now have a Working Flashing Led
If you have the LED in the Correct Position it looks just like the Real Thing.

I am sure there are other ways to take Power with out adding a Switch
but that is what i went for if you have other ideas you are Welcome to add any info Here

Thanks and hope this helps.

As with all electrical how to,s we except no responsibility for any issues
and are carried out at your own risk. if the how to is follow correctly you will have no issues.


RE: security light - Saxito@Tech - 21:st-Nov-2015

Hello.
I write english only a little.
If you put out the circuit of sensor led alarm, then the clima system don´t run.
show this video, is a new alternative to the led.   ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mNgqGw9cxcA
and y can say you. where you can conect the led for no necessary switch. when you leave the car the led put on.
See you later.

RE: security light - tucpal - 21:st-Nov-2015

Looks good [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

RE: security light - Saxito@Tech - 24:th-Nov-2015

(21:st-Nov-2015, 04:33:37)Saxito@Tech Wrote: Hello.
I write english only a little.
If you put out the circuit of sensor led alarm, then the clima system don´t run.
show this video, is a new alternative to the led.   ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mNgqGw9cxcA
and y can say you. where you can conect the led for no necessary switch. when you leave the car the led put on.
See you later.

the alternative.


RE: security light - Saxito@Tech - 20:th-Mar-2017

my own alternative...

this is the circuit schematic:










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cables




Now we will conect into panel fuse box (driver fuse box); whith this conection the led flash when the car is whithout ignition, the same function that the 12v center conection socket. When the lighter has no voltage the led will flash. (don´t connect other circuits in this cables).


Put a nice led  wherever you want... example


now you can test the alarm led...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mNgqGw9cxcA

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thanks mate.

security light - Jon_es - 4:th-May-2017

(7:th-Mar-2014, 19:02:34)tucpal Wrote: i need a circuit that will make the led flash
when i turn the switch on as the led does not flash
i found this any suggestions
MK111 ADJUSTABLE TIMER WITH 5A OUTPUT RELAY BLINKING LIGHT ELECTRONIC KIT | eBay


If your able to make circuits, a 555 timer with a circuit called a astable will work


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RE: security light - Collster - 2:nd-Jan-2019

(4:th-May-2017, 11:50:26)Jon_es Wrote:
(7:th-Mar-2014, 19:02:34)tucpal Wrote: i need a circuit that will make the led flash
when i turn the switch on as the led does not flash
i found this any suggestions
MK111 ADJUSTABLE TIMER WITH 5A OUTPUT RELAY BLINKING LIGHT ELECTRONIC KIT | eBay


If your able to make circuits, a 555 timer with  a circuit called a astable will work


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Hi all, if anybody else needs this done you can get flashing LEDs that come with timers so you can set the sequence of flashes to suit from....ledpartsproducts