Due to the poor cargo lighting in the cargo area of the CX 5, and after looking at “deepfriedsushi” outstanding write up seen here in this link..
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/sho...D-Strips-in-CX5-Cargo-Area&highlight=lighting
I wanted to do the same but with some mini LED lights.. I followed his wiring as he did a good job.. I used a four wire in one sleeve 18awg to run my wires through the body and it made getting past the rubber boot easier.. Also due to the way I wanted to wire up the switch, I used the Red/Black for the LED lights utilizing wire bridges in a series configuration, and the Green/White for the push button switch LED ring light drawing power from the cargo light. (still working that connection out.)
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Parts I used:
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Placement of the four LED lights:
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With them turned on with only 17 lumens each LED, I was surprise its not harsh at all.. The two up put illuminate the ground and entry to the cargo are, while the two inside shine towards the floor and rear seat backs.
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Led Light placement Upper Right side in the lift gate: same for the Left side too:
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Lower Left side facing inwards to the floor area and seats:
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Lower Right Side with the 12v where I connected in for power and the push button switch. I did not want then to come on all the time, just when I needed them. (just My preference..) The button will light up blue and I am still researching how to connect it to the cargo dome light for power.. I want it to come on with the dome light (the blue ring) giving the option to turn the lights on or not. On hind site I might have looked more into the mercury switch as well... still might so when the door opens the mercury switch turns on the light.. but for now.. I'm happy, and that's good enough for me..
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Where I bought the LED's at - https://www.oznium.com/led-bolt
https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/sho...D-Strips-in-CX5-Cargo-Area&highlight=lighting
I wanted to do the same but with some mini LED lights.. I followed his wiring as he did a good job.. I used a four wire in one sleeve 18awg to run my wires through the body and it made getting past the rubber boot easier.. Also due to the way I wanted to wire up the switch, I used the Red/Black for the LED lights utilizing wire bridges in a series configuration, and the Green/White for the push button switch LED ring light drawing power from the cargo light. (still working that connection out.)
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Parts I used:
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Placement of the four LED lights:
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With them turned on with only 17 lumens each LED, I was surprise its not harsh at all.. The two up put illuminate the ground and entry to the cargo are, while the two inside shine towards the floor and rear seat backs.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/3md-studio-jp/35695241063/in/album-72157687476598715/" title="IMG_2960"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/35695241063_78fb646b5a_h.jpg" width="1200" height="1600" alt="IMG_2960"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Led Light placement Upper Right side in the lift gate: same for the Left side too:
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Lower Left side facing inwards to the floor area and seats:
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Lower Right Side with the 12v where I connected in for power and the push button switch. I did not want then to come on all the time, just when I needed them. (just My preference..) The button will light up blue and I am still researching how to connect it to the cargo dome light for power.. I want it to come on with the dome light (the blue ring) giving the option to turn the lights on or not. On hind site I might have looked more into the mercury switch as well... still might so when the door opens the mercury switch turns on the light.. but for now.. I'm happy, and that's good enough for me..
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Where I bought the LED's at - https://www.oznium.com/led-bolt
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