i007spectre

Can I put the wire and transformer in where there is clip on the floor at the point it meets the dash. does that go all the way through.

Oznium_com

tC tutorial... you are looking at it.

Please look at the first page of this topic.

i007spectre

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.

i007spectre

The other picture of the tube mounted, is that the passanger or drivers side. I already know where to mount the passanger. I just cant see any good drivers side mounting points.

Oznium_com

You can put the transformer behind the dash.

To mount the tubes, just cable tie them to something under the dash.

I suggest 2 kits. 1 kit for each side. 2 tubes for each side.

Scigon7

do yo uhave to run a fuse for the cathodes?

Oznium_com

Please look at the first page of this topic. It will explain why and how to fuse.

i007spectre

Finally finished, and man does it look beautifull. Thanks for all your help guys.

YourNameHere

where did you guys put the transformer for the rear lights? i have mine taped up under the cup holder. any one have a better idea? also, what did you use to stick them ti the seat bottoms?

UV7

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.

PrecisioN_DesignS_24

i know this is a really dumb question but o well...
how do u do it with an inline fuse?

Battery Source~Switch~Fuse~Cathodes

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Battery Source~Fuse~Switch~Cathodes

Oznium_com

Battery Source~Fuse~Switch~Cathodes

jOaNgHoSt

excellent writeup !!! just the info I needed ! thanks !

Conambo

The cigarette lighter is already fused at the fuse box, why fuse again? I'm assuming the cigarette lighter fuse is at 7.5A, so cutting it down with another fuse at 2A would probably save the cold cathode in event of a short. But you really don't have to, since it is already fused at the fuse box. At least, I don't think.

jfmcclay

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

UV7

Can the tubes break? Yes, if you subject them to unnecessary stress, they can and will break. If you mount them correctly and do not force the tube to bend at all, you will not have any problems.
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.

jfmcclay

i'v heard rumors that some internet lighting kits wires don't match up or arn't relyable or burn out quickly
is this true or false? if false what kind of wire do i need to buy

UV7

This is all independent of the factory LED junk. There is no "matching up" that needs to take place.
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.

jfmcclay

also i want to get some superflux LED's to put in my cup holder but i don't know how to install them in the cup holders w/out taking the entire panal off

v-train

iTrader: (1)

how do i tap power from the fuse box? also if i splice into the parking lights do i still need to fuse?