Australian cargo light kit

[eggsalad]

If you haven't heard of this, Mazda of Australia offers a cargo light kit that mounts in the side walls of the cargo area, supplementing the pathetic light in the tailgate.

See it here: TC11ACCLT - Cargo illumination - Mazda Accessories

First of all, has anyone used it? It looks like a brilliant (pun intended) idea. But I haven't been able to find any installation instructions online to determine if the kit comes with a wiring kit, of if there is factory wiring behind the panels to support these lights, or if the wiring on the Australian cars is unique.

Any insights greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[chickdr]

So strange how accessories are country specific. I mean, why not offer this in the USA and other countries? The more they sell, the better, right? Looks like what they should have done from the get go.

 

[RedBaron]

supplementing the pathetic light in the tailgate.

I replaced the bulb in the tailgate with a bright LED bulb. Huge difference and no need for additional lights.

 

[chickdr]

I replaced the bulb in the tailgate with a bright LED bulb. Huge difference and no need for additional lights.

I did the same and while it helps, having lights in the locations in the link above would be nice.

 

[GrampaSlade]

For my CX5, I bought a kit that puts a light in where the latch cover sits.

 

[cz5gt]

I did the same and while it helps, having lights in the locations in the link above would be nice.

one can probably order the mazda kit.
I see it in amazon and ebay.

 

[Jmaz]

Pish tosh, poppycock. If they're offering a kit at that price it ought to provide some real illumination.

 

[DylanMitchell]

If you haven't heard of this, Mazda of Australia offers a cargo light kit that mounts in the side walls of the cargo area, supplementing the pathetic light in the tailgate.

See it here: TC11ACCLT - Cargo illumination - Mazda Accessories

First of all, has anyone used it? It looks like a brilliant (pun intended) idea. But I haven't been able to find any installation instructions online to determine if the kit comes with a wiring kit, of if there is factory wiring behind the panels to support these lights, or if the wiring on the Australian cars is unique.

Any insights greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Do US model KF CX 5 have wiring for kit? Want to see intructions with wiring digram before ordering non returnable Australia marketpart.
Also saw Sound Off has a few designs with low half amp draw.

SoundOff Signal

 

[eggsalad]

Do US model KF CX 5 have wiring for kit? Want to see intructions with wiring digram before ordering non returnable Australia marketpart.

The reason for my post was to ask this precise question. I can't find the installation instructions online.

 

[Mazdiod2]

There are probably enough wires inside the fenders to support the 12v needs.
here is what I found online...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

 

[eggsalad]

Okay, that Amazon link at least gives me the information that a wiring harness is included in the kit, so thanks. The service manual indicated there is a rear BCM behind the trim on the left wheelwell, one of these days I'll have to remove the panel to see what's back there.

 

[Candurin]

Looks like you can get the kit for $195 shipped (yeah, shipping is expensive):

Cargo Lighting TC11-AC-CLT for Mazda | eBay

Suitable for Mazda. Genuine 00142450. SKU TC11-AC-CLT.

www.ebay.com

 

[Yo'sDad]

First, I think the ridiculously tiny light built into the inside of the rear hatch is pathetic. Shame on Mazda. Next, an optional easy to install kit would be great but if you cannot find one or choose not to go that route it is fairly easy to make your own rear lighting. Obtain LED lights of your choice (mine from Amazon) remove the rear plastic panels and drill holes as necessary and connect the supply wires to the 'switched' side of the original switch. Now all the wonderful light you can use that operates just like the factory single. Pics attached, will add on and off pics tonight to show the dif.

 

[eggsalad]

connect the supply wires to the 'switched' side of the original switch.

The precise reason I was hoping to find the instructions for the kit was to help me find the supply wires for the factory light *without* fishing wires back to the tailgate. Please tell me where you tapped into the factory wiring!!

Edit. Oh never mind. You added additional lighting within the tailgate. I want to add lighting in the side panel. The rear BCM is behind the left side trim in the cargo area. I was hoping to find the wires there.

 

[Yo'sDad]

Eggsalad: If you are set on adding your lights to the side panels, you then have to decide how you want them to operate or when to come on and off. If you don't use the factory light switch you will obviously need to add a manual switch somewhere. I'm sure you already had planned for that. The factory wires to the little factory light run inside the headliner up top. This panel is easy to remove. Find the wires to the factory light with a diagram or a probe, then tie into those and fish them to your desired location. Hope this helps a little bit. For me, I wanted my additional lights to come on and off automatically when the deck lid was opened and could also be turned off as desired. Wiring into the factory light switch made this happen. If you want this sort of automation I suggest you wire into the factory light and run your wires up the inside of the hatch and fish them through the factory rubber gator flexible thing between the hatch and body and then to where ever you choose. Good luck and have fun.

 

[Mazdiod2]

The precise reason I was hoping to find the instructions for the kit was to help me find the supply wires for the factory light *without* fishing wires back to the tailgate. Please tell me where you tapped into the factory wiring!!

Edit. Oh never mind. You added additional lighting within the tailgate. I want to add lighting in the side panel. The rear BCM is behind the left side trim in the cargo area. I was hoping to find the wires there.

there are wires there for the lights. THere is the 12v acc jack on one side, too.