Another install (cargo lamp), pics...

**96SilverRam** · 10-27-2008, 02:06 AM

I took some time today and decided to install the GM cargo lamp that you would normally find in the convertible 4th gen's. It's surprising that GM did not install these units from the factory on all 4th gen's ? I've owned a bunch of 3rd gen cars (All GTA's and one convertible 92) and every one had a nice cargo lamp, for some strange reason GM only put these in convertibles. After finishing the install you would swear this thing came from the factory, installed. I actually pinned out the wiring harness so It would work just like the factory convertible. Unit powers up when you lift the rear-hatch or open a door. I used a super bright (3x1watt) 3 watt LED rigid loop super white. It looks fantastic in person.

You will need to cut an opening in the rear cargo material, but GM provide a rectangular opening in the metal brace just behind your cut. You will want to measure twice and cut once (like the old saying). I would recommend undercutting just a little to make it snug (you only get once chance).

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**will** · 10-27-2008, 11:54 AM

I didn't realize they didn't put those in hard-top cars. Is there a light on hatch anywhere?

**96lt1m6** · 10-27-2008, 12:24 PM

very nice instal...
i definately agree with you,GM should have put a light here. the dome light is simply not enough!

**96SilverRam** · 10-27-2008, 12:30 PM

IIRC, they only install cargo lights on 4th gen convertibles ? I have never seen a 4th gen coupe with a cargo light, always a dome light.

Thanks

**stilltime** · 11-07-2008, 08:24 AM

Looks clean, good install.

**Blackbird96WS6** · 02-15-2014, 07:25 PM

I know this is an super old thread, but I like this and want to add it into mine, since there's apparently no clear dome light cover and it dims out the red I put in really bad. This would be a great supplement IMO. How would you wire one of these into a coupe?

***popo8*** · 02-15-2014, 08:01 PM

IDK that ur gonna get any resp man. 2008... and I have not seen any of the names in just as long.

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***popo8*** · 02-15-2014, 08:01 PM

...other than 96...

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**Blackbird96WS6** · 02-15-2014, 08:03 PM

Even if they're all gone, I found one for sale for like $15 shipped on Ebay, just wondering where to wire the power in to, ground is easy to do. Would want it to light up the same as the map/dome lights whenever the doors or hatch are opened.