How to install rear cabin lights in to the MG ZS EV - DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK :-)

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

Please see attached PDF I have put together along with a couple of videos.

 

[AbuG]

Nice where did you source the new lights from?

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

Nice where did you source the new lights from

Parts I ordered came to about £12 in total. 2 light fittings from AliExpress/ 2 x LED C5 bulbs off Ebay/ Wire from ScrewFix. Tools used Stanley knife/8mm Socket/Soldering Iron/Solder/Electrical tape.

 

[Deleted member 2439]

This is excellent- well done. A couple of questions ....

1) Please could you advise EXACTLY what you ordered from Aliexpress to ensure I get the same.

2) There’s a switch on the light, does this allow the light to be turned on when it’s normally off? Wouldn't that require 3 wires connecting.

Thanks - Rob

 

[Mgzs ev]

Nice ??

 

[MAS]

Good work. How about this ( see picture) for a quick fix? Cost £4.99@Lidl. There is even a spare for charging port section.

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

This is excellent- well done. A couple of questions ....

1) Please could you advise EXACTLY what you ordered from Aliexpress to ensure I get the same.

2) There’s a switch on the light, does this allow the light to be turned on when it’s normally off? Wouldn't that require 3 wires connecting.

Thanks - Rob

Hi Rob,
I ordered these lights off AliExpress https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40001...er_id=a1089c018a2b408f8cdfb6c906a4f39b&is_c=Y but I didn’t end up using the yellow/grey wire with black connector as it was stopping the light fitting in to the recess so I connected the bare wires to light fitting metal +/- terminals instead and insulated them. The c5 led bulbs were a bit tricky to install as the light fitting lens cover is sealed so you may want to order same light fitting but with a more open back to fitting (browse AliExpress). I bought some c5 led bulbs off ebay 2 x 31MM Festoon SMD Canbus LED Lights - Number Plate Bulbs 239 30mm 32mm C5W 7426871679351 | eBay
The lights turn on when opening back/front doors or from the front light cluster switches. They do not allow rear passenger to switch them on.

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

Nice where did you source the new lights from?

I ordered these lights off AliExpress https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40001...er_id=a1089c018a2b408f8cdfb6c906a4f39b&is_c=Y but I didn’t end up using the yellow/grey wire with black connector as it was stopping the light fitting in to the recess so I connected the bare wires to light fitting metal +/- terminals instead and insulated them. The c5 led bulbs were a bit tricky to install as the light fitting lens cover is sealed so you may want to order same light fitting but with a more open back to fitting (browse AliExpress). I bought some c5 led bulbs off ebay 2 x 31MM Festoon SMD Canbus LED Lights - Number Plate Bulbs 239 30mm 32mm C5W 7426871679351 | eBay
The lights turn on when opening back/front doors or from the front light cluster switches. They do not allow rear passenger to switch them on.

 

[Deleted member 2439]

Hi Rob,
I ordered these lights off AliExpress https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40001...er_id=a1089c018a2b408f8cdfb6c906a4f39b&is_c=Y but I didn’t end up using the yellow/grey wire with black connector as it was stopping the light fitting in to the recess so I connected the bare wires to light fitting metal +/- terminals instead and insulated them. The c5 led bulbs were a bit tricky to install as the light fitting lens cover is sealed so you may want to order same light fitting but with a more open back to fitting (browse AliExpress). I bought some c5 led bulbs off ebay 2 x 31MM Festoon SMD Canbus LED Lights - Number Plate Bulbs 239 30mm 32mm C5W 7426871679351 | eBay
The lights turn on when opening back/front doors or from the front light cluster switches. They do not allow rear passenger to switch them on.

Lovely, thanks ?

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

Nice where did you source the new lights from?

I ordered these lights off AliExpress https://m.aliexpress.com/item/40001...er_id=a1089c018a2b408f8cdfb6c906a4f39b&is_c=Y but I didn’t end up using the yellow/grey wire with black connector as it was stopping the light fitting in to the recess so I connected the bare wires to light fitting metal +/- terminals instead and insulated them. The c5 led bulbs were a bit tricky to install as the light fitting lens cover is sealed so you may want to order same light fitting but with a more open back to fitting (browse AliExpress). I bought some c5 led bulbs off ebay 2 x 31MM Festoon SMD Canbus LED Lights - Number Plate Bulbs 239 30mm 32mm C5W 7426871679351 | eBay
The lights turn on when opening back/front doors or from the front light cluster switches.

 

[Lovemyev]

What about this idea ?????.

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

What about this idea ?????.

This idea was the original idea I spotted back in Thailand in 2019 but wasn’t convinced by overhaul look and finish so I never went ahead with it.

 

[a6taxipl]

My option. Used second hand sun visors from BMW 3 series and replaced with led. Easy job away from airbags.

. Did replace front bulbs as well.

 

[matvstheworld]

Guessing your car is a taxi or something similar? Looks like an interesting setup, do you have any more photos of the car and your mods inside/out?

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

Guessing your car is a taxi or something similar? Looks like an interesting setup, do you have any more photos of the car and your mods inside/out?

Hi Matvstheworld. The install I performed as per my user installation manual was relatively straightforward and I do mention the air bags as matter of info only so anyone looking to do this retrospective install are aware of their location. I have to be honest my install and the cutting of the head liner was well away from the air bags that are inset so they really are not too much of a concern. I'm not a taxi and I simply wanted rear lights for my 6 year old son when we are putting his rear seat belt around child seat plus it gives the car the additional attention to detail that should have been installed from the factory.