My interior light has extra connections

[Carp catcher]

I have been trying to install a new W8 interior light, the one which illuminates the dash.
Anyway, all was going fine until I removed the original light (this one has a fault on it).
What I found when I removed it was a red & black cable cable soldered to either side of the interior bulb holder. This feeds the halo lighting in the back.
The new light has a printed circuit on the back ( not as the original one).
Does anyone have a solution as to where I connect the red & black on the new light.
I have been speaking to Saxoboy, who has been more than helpful with suggestions. He has suggested that I fit the controllers from a remote set up. Before i go down that route, I just thought I would ask the forum for any ideas

 

[oldiebut goodie]

I would hazard a guess at nowhere on the new one as it appears to be for LED bulbs rather than the filament ones on the original. The circuit tracks do not look robust enough for the size/current of that cable ( which looks like single core household wiring cable rather than flexible to me, might just be the solder though).

 

[Carp catcher]

The new one has filament bulbs in it as supplied, which I have changed to LED bulbs.
I am thinking that unless anyone else has a suggestion, I will put the original light back, & ask an auto electrician to have a look at it.
There must be another way to power the rear halo lights on the interior lighting circuit.
In the meantime, I may buy the kit which Saxoboy suggested & have a look at that. It is relatively cheap

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Whatever you do you want to sort out that cable if it is single core - it is unsuitable for automotive use. I see so many bodges like that on heaters that I repair.

 

[Carp catcher]

@oldiebut goodie, just been out & checked the cables, they are a multi core cable, it's the solder on them that gives the single core appearance.
I think I will put it back together with the original light, & take 5.
I will speak to an auto electrician in the week & look at buying the remote kit.
Thanks for showing interest

 

[Deaky]

This way your new circuit will turn on and off with the cab light.

 

[Carp catcher]

@Deaky, that's great. I was beginning to lose hope.
I will have a go at that & let you know how I get on.
It may now be next weekend though

 

[Carp catcher]

@Deaky just went out & completed the fitting.
Everything working as it should.
Thanks for the advice, cheers.