OPT7 Aura Pro interior lighting double relay install help.

[2020RSTBorla]

14 minutes ago, jashaw said:

Yes, the dome lights still fade in/out with the filter. I used a T-tap to get power from the dome light wires to feed the filter.

 

It sounds like we did the same thing. It was simpler in my mind to use 2. They do not flash when the door opens.

 

I have my 3rd party illuminated door sills, OPT 7 lights, and the white lights of my running board lights on the same circuit.

 I bet my basic diode/capacitor filter is not enough.  I ordered the filter you used and I also have a couple different high quality L-C filters for my FPV RC cameras.  

 

Thanks for the help!  I am going to try one of my L-C filters when I get home from work and I will report back.

[jashaw]

Hopefully it works for you.

[2020RSTBorla]

It works!!!!   I'll post details tomorrow.

[2020RSTBorla]

So, for anyone trying to install the OPT7 Aura Pro interior light kit and have it work like you would expect it to correctly, it is very easy.

 

Parts:

1 x DPDT relay.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P9ICN8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

1 x L-C filter.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFJVC5J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 or the one I used https://www.readymaderc.com/products/details/rmrc-lc-power-filter-1-7a

1 x four pack of micro2 fuse taps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZV4LY54?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

I tapped into the passenger side fuse box F-22 and F-46 for IGN and BATT power.

I used the ground lug behind the driver side kick panel.

I tapped into BCM connector X1 pin 23 for the dome light trigger.

I mounted the L-C filter to the relay and mounted those to the top of the HVAC duct under the driver side dash.

I mounted the OPT7 box to the metal C-rail under the drivers side dash to the right.  It's a big silver C channel.

I used the DPDT schematic in this thread.

 

I will post further details in a little bit.   I know a lot of this has been covered in different threads, but wanted to put a fully functioning diagram and some detail out there for anyone else who might be looking to do this.  It took me a bit to figure out all I needed to do was use an actual L-C filter vs the non-working solution (in my case) of just a capacitor and diode.

Edited August 10, 2022 by 2020RSTBorla

[2020RSTBorla]

a couple pics of the relay and L-C filter.

[2020RSTBorla]

[2020RSTBorla]

[RedLT]

On 8/10/2022 at 2:18 PM, 2020RSTBorla said:

 

Good write up and picture examples, I'm sure this will help others!

[LTgone]

On 8/10/2022 at 2:18 PM, 2020RSTBorla said:

 

Very informative. Thanks!

[LTgone]

1 hour ago, RedLT said:

 

Good write up and picture examples, I'm sure this will help others!

 

I second that .