2015 Denali LED Illuminated Running Boards

[josh19866914]

looks sweet. damn spaceship!

 

[Goodinblack]

You do the leds door handles?

 

[hosseface]

You do the leds door handles?

Nope...I'm itching to do them but the wife hates them (and I can't talk her into them) so that's a no-go for me it looks like.

 

[Goodinblack]

Dang....

 

[hosseface]

Dang....

Trust me.. I was looking forward to it. Not going to lie though, not being able to get the handles in my color was a little discouraging for me. Getting those painted (to meet my standards) was going to be a PITA.

 

[vishnu619]

Can this mod be done if my truck did not come with the puddle lights?

 

[Goodinblack]

How are these strips holding up to weather?

 

[mwardncsu]

Very nice install.... the channel track is a good trick to ease the install in various ways.

I installed similar lights on my boat under the gunnels for some ambient deck lighting and they have held up on an open boat stored on a freshwater lake for several years now. I also used a small length to light up a baitwell that is filled with somewhat salty water and it did not take long for the salt to find its way in and corrode the wiring.... so you definitely want to seal the soldered terminations up very well with adhesive heat-shrink and also some liquid electrical tape.

The puddle lights are controlled by the BCM. It is to the left of the steering column under the dash.

Grey connector, PIN 8, Light Grey Wire with green stripe = + voltage for puddle lights. Tap into that, there is a grommet through the floor right by the snap lock for the floor mat in the LF. I just tapped in, loomed a wire, ran it down the "Denali" kickplate and through the rubber grommet.

Interested in doing something similar on a Suburban LT - but no puddle lights. However, seems like tying it into the interior lights would accomplish the same - they come up when the unlock key is pressed, or door opened.....

Any ideas where to look to tap into for that? Any by "tap" - I assume you used a crimp wire tap?

 

[mwardncsu]

I actually ordered a dimmer this morning so I can tone them down at times. I might make them more the level of the puddle lights. They are definitely plenty bright.

Has anyone tried the "3548" led strips vs. the 5050's A bit smaller surface mount LEDs, and thus a bit less light output.

If you really want to go blingy, you can get these LED strips in an RGB format, that, when connected to a controller, will allow you to change colors, run a color pattern, etc, etc.... I think I just want white

 

[rokdenali]

Great Suggestion

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Lurch]

I like this mod and am thinking of doing the same. Which dimmer did you use?

 

[vishnu619]

So I just did this mod on my 2015 Tahoe. The lights I used are $10.95 with free shipping. They are rated at 550 lumens. For the price they were worth a shot.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-12V-LED-...7-/111777155545?nav=SEARCH&varId=410768035751

I am posting because my truck did not come with puddle lights so I could not use the same wire stated on pin 8 the grey with green line. When I tried that wire the light would just flash but would not stay on. I had to use the solid grey wire which is pin one on the first set of connections under the dash looking left to right. I assume the other would not work due to them not being programmed for puddle lights. The wire I used is for the courtesy lights. Will post after a while to share how they hold up. Mod on.

 

[TexasTony]

Grey connector, PIN 8, Light Grey Wire with green stripe = + voltage for puddle lights. Tap into that, there is a grommet through the floor right by the snap lock for the floor mat in the LF.

What pin did you use for GND? I tapped into Pin 8 for PudLit + and Pin 1 (black and white wire) for GND, but the voltage I get between those pins is 6V when puddle lights should be activated and -6V when not. I was expecting 12V and 0V, so I am thinking PIN 1 is actually another control signal.

Thanks. I love what you did. I did this same thing to my Ford Explorer a few years ago and I miss it. I will definitely post pictures when done.

 

[vishnu619]

I did not run the ground inside. I ground it under the truck

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[TexasTony]

I did not run the ground inside. I ground it under the truck

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Thanks Vishnu. When I used chassis ground as you suggested it worked with the Courtesy lights. I can also confirm what you saw with the puddle lights. My vehicle did not come with them either and they seem to have disabled pin 8. I measure only 6 Volts rather than the 12V I expected, which won't drive the LEDs.

 

[vishnu619]

Thanks Vishnu. When I used chassis ground as you suggested it worked with the Courtesy lights. I can also confirm what you saw with the puddle lights. My vehicle did not come with them either and they seem to have disabled pin 8. I measure only 6 Volts rather than the 12V I expected, which won't drive the LEDs.

Nice! Glad it worked out for you.

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[adventurenali92]

I saw this post when I first bought my ride last year and loved it. Now that I'm into modding I want to do this. Would this work on a 2006 Denali? Same concept of wiring the led into my puddle lights under my side view mirrors?

 

[adventurenali92]

Just ordered the LEDs. should be a fun project to tackle next weekend when they get here! This is a really cool mod im excited about this for my 2006.

 

[hosseface]

Well, after 2 years of good service out of my 15 white Yukon Denali, I decided it was time to pay my buddies at Laura a visit and steal... I mean buy a 16 Yukon Denali XL this time.

The regular Yukon just wasn't cutting it for us on trips plus I grew tired of it. When I saw the new (I assume, I hadn't seen them before) wheel options out there, I just knew I had to ditch the "standard Denali 22" and opt for some more bling.

Anyhow, here's "Blackie" equipped with V3.0 of the running board lights. I must say, the first night I picked it up and stopped in a dark parking lot on the way home, I really missed my running board lights. That was my first priority the next night.

 

[Tylus]

how is version 3.0 holding up after 3yrs?