added LED's to roof handle's
03-08-2007 | 12:46 AM
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added LED's to roof handle's
I would like to thank surfcitylocal and D M A N (and anyone else) for there write ups and ideas that I got from this post https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...t=cold+cathode. How to take apart your Xb is in that post along with wiring.
Usual disclaimer: Mod at your own risk.
1. I used Oznium 4.7inch Flex Leds. This is what the package looks like.
2. Next I used an old screw driver that I had sharpened along time ago to remove the center rib in the handle. The end was sharp enough that I used hand pressure to make cuts and remove pieces along the rib. You can see some of the pieces in the pic.
3. This is the rib removed.
4. Then I used a 3/16 Dremel bit to smooth the center out.
5. Now its time to install the led's. You don't need to use the double sided tape. The led fits in the groove perfectly and tight.
6. The handle has holes that work perfectly for the wiring.
7. Some pics of the led's installed in the handle. The led's could go down into the groove more if you forced them or trimmed some of the rubber, but I like the way they looked as is.
8. Some pics installed in the Xb.
9. Still functional and best of all since they are rubber coated they are kid proof.
10. Day shot but you get the idea. Cant wait till dark.
Usual disclaimer: Mod at your own risk.
1. I used Oznium 4.7inch Flex Leds. This is what the package looks like.
2. Next I used an old screw driver that I had sharpened along time ago to remove the center rib in the handle. The end was sharp enough that I used hand pressure to make cuts and remove pieces along the rib. You can see some of the pieces in the pic.
3. This is the rib removed.
4. Then I used a 3/16 Dremel bit to smooth the center out.
5. Now its time to install the led's. You don't need to use the double sided tape. The led fits in the groove perfectly and tight.
6. The handle has holes that work perfectly for the wiring.
7. Some pics of the led's installed in the handle. The led's could go down into the groove more if you forced them or trimmed some of the rubber, but I like the way they looked as is.
8. Some pics installed in the Xb.
9. Still functional and best of all since they are rubber coated they are kid proof.
10. Day shot but you get the idea. Cant wait till dark.
looks nice, should put this in tech
03-08-2007 | 12:54 AM
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I ran the wires in the edge of the headliner (once you take yours apart you will see what I mean) and down the center post, then along the carpet and tapped into the power for the switch I already had for the cold cathodes under the seats and dash. The link in the first post shows how to run the wires.
