oznium cathode kit questions
#63
ok so it looks like you ran that wire where I was thinking. where the carpet meets the console, just pop that clip, and run the wire through. Now would it be alright to put the transformer in there, or should I leave it exposed, on the drivers side.
#70
The transformers are small enough to fit underneath the console. I have the transformer directly underneath the storage slot in the center console, just to the left of the parking brake.
To mount the cathode tubes, I just used some heavy-duty zip ties. I was able to zip tie the tubes under the dash as well as under the front seats without any issues.
To mount the cathode tubes, I just used some heavy-duty zip ties. I was able to zip tie the tubes under the dash as well as under the front seats without any issues.
#74
Originally Posted by HeathenBrewing
Originally Posted by Chapman
Question:
Lets say I have 2 kits (4 cathodes). If I were to tap into the cigarette lighter for power, would I still need a fuse? I'm confused when it comes to anything electrical.
Thanks!
Lets say I have 2 kits (4 cathodes). If I were to tap into the cigarette lighter for power, would I still need a fuse? I'm confused when it comes to anything electrical.
Thanks!
#75
that's great to install them but i'm looking for the facts about them
i heard from a guy who installs intirior acessories for a living and he said that they break easy, don't last, and sometimes don't work when istalled
i think he was trying to get me to buy a kit from him for $250 (free istalation)
i want to light up my car for under $100
i'm a little worried the guy might be telling the truth and i don't want to loose all that money
but i'v heard good things about oznium
i also read a review that said this guy got a kit at Pep Boys and he loved it
so i'm tworn between cheep and cheeper
i heard from a guy who installs intirior acessories for a living and he said that they break easy, don't last, and sometimes don't work when istalled
i think he was trying to get me to buy a kit from him for $250 (free istalation)
i want to light up my car for under $100
i'm a little worried the guy might be telling the truth and i don't want to loose all that money
but i'v heard good things about oznium
i also read a review that said this guy got a kit at Pep Boys and he loved it
so i'm tworn between cheep and cheeper
#76
that's great to install them but i'm looking for the facts about them
i heard from a guy who installs intirior acessories for a living and he said that they break easy, don't last, and sometimes don't work when istalled
i think he was trying to get me to buy a kit from him for $250 (free istalation)
i want to light up my car for under $100
i'm a little worried the guy might be telling the truth and i don't want to loose all that money
but i'v heard good things about oznium
i also read a review that said this guy got a kit at Pep Boys and he loved it
so i'm tworn between cheep and cheeper
i heard from a guy who installs intirior acessories for a living and he said that they break easy, don't last, and sometimes don't work when istalled
i think he was trying to get me to buy a kit from him for $250 (free istalation)
i want to light up my car for under $100
i'm a little worried the guy might be telling the truth and i don't want to loose all that money
but i'v heard good things about oznium
i also read a review that said this guy got a kit at Pep Boys and he loved it
so i'm tworn between cheep and cheeper
I've had mine on for years and have never once had a problem.
I have played with the cheapo garbage from AutoZone and it did not last. I am sure the ones from AutoZone are probably the same crap from Pep Boys. Save yourself the headaches and order from Oznium.
#78
What I would recommend if you go with Oznium's cold cathodes is to pick up one of their Scion switches as well. These switches fit perfectly in the slots beneath the oven pocket. Beyond that, go to the local auto parts store and get yourself a spool of 14 or 16 awg wire, an Add-A-Circuit for smaller profile blade fuses, a couple of 5A fuses, some crimp connectors or solder, and some heatshrink to insulate all of your connections.
Make sure you heatshrink all wire connections. You don't want any exposed wires.
1. Wire the red wire from the cold cathode transformers to the switch.
2. Wire the black wire from the transformers to a good ground connection. There are some nice ground locations behind the kickpanels that are already used by the factory electronics. One of these would be perfect.
3. Wire the other pin of the switch to the Add-A-Circuit.
4. Plug the cold cathode tubes into their respective transformers.
5. Pull out a fuse from the fuse panel under the driver's side dash. Most of these are 12V ACC which means that they will not power unless the key is in the on position. If you want to be able to turn your cold cathodes on without the keys in the ignition, then you'll want to use one of the fuses for a 12V Constant, such as the brake lights.
6. Insert the Add-A-Circuit into the location of the fuse that you just pulled.
7. Install the fuse that you pulled as well as the 5A fuse for the cathodes.
8. Turn on your switch and everything should be lighting up! If you used a 12V ACC fuse instead of Constant, then you'll of course need to turn the keys to the On position as well.