Cigarette lighter

[jaM3ican]

I can't remember?????????

Does the orange wire connect to the centre and the black wire to the outer.

Or vise versa?

Stupid me for got to check when i pulled it apart

[garboui]

black is a fairly common standard for ground (-'ve) so yes the black would likley be connected to the outer cylinder part of the cigg lighter.

as much as these things are supposed to be standard having a multimeter to check polarity or continuity between wires and contacts is invaluable. having a multi meter even one of those $10 crappy tire ones is sufficent for figuring out 99% of car wiring problems and most importantly confirming that you got the right wires and things are the right way around.

[MAZDA Kitten]

How hard was it too pull out?

[jaM3ican]

Thanks Garboui,

Thanks for the info, I just was not to sure and wanted a second opinion

MK
It is a lot easier that you think.
I looked at the "How To Guide Stirng" and found the Short Shifter string (http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=56647.0). That pretty much took me to where i wanted to go. When you get to the Ash tray and Cigarette Lighter panel, It is only a little finesse and some firm pressure when you pull it out. I hard wired some interior lights in thre front foot wells (http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=155169482/PictureID=3096989524/a=73380660_73380660/t_=73380660).
Will be working on the rears today. It really doesn't take that long just need to make it look pretty.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Okay thanks
I have to replace my cigarette lighter ring because the bulb burned out or something

Are the foot well lights are on all the time when you have lights on?

[jaM3ican]

I have them on all the time as soon as the ignition key is turned but they have a control switch that have three options,
1) Full on
2)flash to Music
3)Off

BTW you can skip step 2 in that short shifter string. And the get the rear of the cup holder console started you can use a flat head screwdriver inside the storage compartment while pushing towards the back of the car close to latch on the cupholder portion.

[jaM3ican]

SO i got the rear footwell lights done.
can't figure out how to post pics....?

[Houndskull]

hey jam use photobucket like i did sign up takes like a minute and upload ur pics there and copy the the link and paste it on ur post

[jaM3ican]

Thanks for the tip Houndskull.

Here anre the pics of the interior.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t262/jaM3ican/IMG_1163.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t262/jaM3ican/IMG_1158.jpg

[Houndskull]

Thanks for the tip Houndskull.

Here anre the pics of the interior.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t262/jaM3ican/IMG_1163.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t262/jaM3ican/IMG_1158.jpg

hey jam where did you get the lights? they look awesome i like lol.

[jaM3ican]

They are called Urban Glo, Walmart.
If you want to do it let me know i will show you how

[Houndskull]

They are called Urban Glo, Walmart.
If you want to do it let me know i will show you how

cool i might take you on that offer once we get a warmer weather.