Well, Fall Break was today and I thought I would do my first extensive mod to my car. Took me about 6 hours to complete all of these mod. I did everything very carefully. And lets start this DIY.
Things Needed:
RadioShack:
20awg Speaker Wire
Switch
22-18awg Red Taps
Electrical Tape
Pepboys:
Redline LEDs
First start up by taking out the dash at these spots:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2275.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2272.jpg
Take the shift knob off and shove it in 4th gear, once this peice is out put the knob back on so you dont scratch anything while moving around.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2274.jpg
Time to take out the cup holders:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2278.jpg
Take out the HAVOC:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2281.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2282.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2285.jpg
Time to drill the airvents on top of the HAVOC:
Start drilling with a small bit and gradually move up to a 1/4 bit
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2293.jpg
Put the LED holders in from the top, then slide in the LEDs from the bottem
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2296.jpg
Run about four sets wires from here:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2312.jpg
To Here, Use those wire taps too:
White is positive, Black is negitive
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2292.jpg
Next, Drill the holes into your cupholders. The left airvent is easy to get to, it is right above the square where you ran all the wires from, Just take a drill and drill upwards into the airvent. The right airvent is a bit difficult, you need to remove the glovebox and drill upwards again. Use a 3/16ths bit. Do not use the LED holders, they are not needed. To remove the glovebox just squeeze the sides in and pull it out, remember to disconnect the little arm on the right side of the box. Sorry I didn't take pictures with this, I had some friends over and forgot to take them.
Time for the door Panels:
Remove the door panels by this link: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24781&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
You are going to have to splice into the power windows 12v line. On the passenger side, it is a black wire in the blue tipped connector. Before using a tap, use a multimeter and check the black wire for 12v, there are two of them. You can ground the wire into this bolt.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2304.jpg
Connector:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2303.jpg
Drill into your door handle on the topside finishing with a 1/4in hole, place the LED holder in:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2307.jpg
Repeat this on the driver side, it is competely the same other than the 12v line on the driver side is Red instead of Black, Use a multimeter again to check the red wire, there are two of them.
Now reinstall all your interior parts and wire up your switch. You are done! Here are some pictures of the completed project.
Wow, that's beautiful :bow:, thanks for the DIY, I think this is something I can do myself, thanks again.
dredge38
10-19-2005, 11:55 PM
very nice one of things left to do in the xb
Batjew
10-20-2005, 12:39 AM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
dredge38
10-20-2005, 12:42 AM
hardly rice at all, i love it
gjpjr84
10-20-2005, 12:43 AM
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
How about trying to light the back seat cupholder/cubby section with some LEDs????? :lalala:
ZodtC
10-20-2005, 12:48 AM
Okay i got couple newbie questions.
After u put the leds in places u will have 6 set of wires running to where? the cup holder ones are going to the lighter wires? (white black) can u wire 2 wires into one wire (ex. 2 red wires on the white wire and then ground them) The vents are wired to where? that open hole on the left of the steering wheel, but to what wires.
all4degame
10-20-2005, 01:05 AM
I don't think its rice at all. This is probably as close as I will get to rice lighting wise. I can't handle neon tubes.
Zodtc
I have three sets of wires running from my switch to the center console for the 3 leds and 2 center airvents. I wired two LEDs to one line. Then i have another set of wire running from the far right vent to the switch. The left vent is also wired into the switch. I just took a main power feed line from the ACC port that goes into the center console and wired it to my switch.
Big_Bird
10-20-2005, 01:09 AM
nice write up and good job
all4degame
10-20-2005, 01:29 AM
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
How about trying to light the back seat cupholder/cubby section with some LEDs????? :lalala:
Back seat holders are a bit more difficult. I think you have to remove the rear seats to be able to remove the side panels. , I hardly ever have people ride back there so I didn't want to waste the time. I might do it when i get bored one weekend.
As for the switch, theres a main feed line that goes in, and an ACC line out. I just grouped all my positives together and put it on the ACC line out. As for the main feed ground, i just grouped them all together and put it on the ground terminal on the switch.
Here are some pics i just took.
personally i don't think that's rice, and i don't approve nor like people who like to flame on other people's ride... rice has become a very offensive word and is not welcome in these forums.. if you don't have anything nice to say, keep it to yourself. to each his own.
btw, nice write up.
BrianxB
10-20-2005, 01:37 AM
hardly rice at all, i love it
You are hereby dubbed a riceboy.
gjpjr84
10-20-2005, 01:38 AM
no worries, its just a suggestion that I have been throwing out every now and then, I don't trust myself to figure it out right.
if your not into it, then don't bother, really.
dredge38
10-20-2005, 01:40 AM
try to give a guy a compliment and say hes done some good work and i get flamed for it, one of the many reasons im starting to dislike SL
all4degame
10-20-2005, 01:41 AM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
personally i don't think that's rice, and i don't approve nor like people who like to flame on other people's ride... rice has become a very offensive word and is not welcome in these forums.. if you don't have anything nice to say, keep it to yourself. to each his own.
btw, nice write up.
thank you SquallLHeart, I took my time writing this DIY for members that want to know how to do it, I don't need people flaming "RICE RICE". If you don't like it, dont say anything. It's not meant for you.
rwf
10-20-2005, 05:04 AM
can we get a pic of the whole inside with leds?
defbrett
10-20-2005, 05:26 AM
Nice work man! I know how much time something like that took.
I have one suggestion however, Try hideing the source of the light that way it looks like a factory glow.
Nice job.
p.s. try some leds in the compartment in the doors for a glowing compartment look.
all4degame
10-20-2005, 05:27 AM
I just tried to take some pictures but they dont show how good the LED really are. The pictures are crappy. Theres no glare luckily. Passenger has huge glare where the change cubby with the cover is in the middle console. The glare can be solved by just placing a clicker into it, or just closing the cover.
progression
10-20-2005, 05:30 AM
excellent writeup. only thing that kinda urks me is i think the led in the door handle shouldve been mounted on the bottom under the door lever. its still hot either way.. hehe. like i said.. great DIY
all4degame
10-20-2005, 05:34 AM
Nice work man! I know how much time something like that took.
I have one suggestion however, Try hideing the source of the light that way it looks like a factory glow.
Nice job.
p.s. try some leds in the compartment in the doors for a glowing compartment look.
The light source is hidden, you dont really see any bulbs except for the ones in the door handles. The light in the compartments would be cool but I think thats enough LEDs for me. Anymore LEDs and it really would become rice.
all4degame
10-20-2005, 05:36 AM
excellent writeup. only thing that kinda urks me is i think the led in the door handle shouldve been mounted on the bottom under the door lever. its still hot either way.. hehe. like i said.. great DIY
My original idea was to mount it on the bottem of the door leaver, but i thought about it again and I was afraid that there would be glare on my windshield.
Somnambulated
10-20-2005, 06:32 AM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
personally i don't think that's rice, and i don't approve nor like people who like to flame on other people's ride... rice has become a very offensive word and is not welcome in these forums.. if you don't have anything nice to say, keep it to yourself. to each his own.
btw, nice write up.
thank you SquallLHeart, I took my time writing this DIY for members that want to know how to do it, I don't need people flaming "RICE RICE". If you don't like it, dont say anything. It's not meant for you.
I think it looks great.
That's not rice.
This is rice:
http://streamlinemotorsportsva.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=47
all4degame
10-21-2005, 07:36 PM
*bump for more views
Serialk1llr
10-22-2005, 02:14 PM
any problems with light reflection off the windows being annoying? Something i've worries about when planning to do interior lighting.
all4degame
10-22-2005, 03:44 PM
no glare problems at all bro...but so far.. the only problem i've ran into is people can see inside your car at night now when you're driving.. lol
Serialk1llr
10-22-2005, 05:13 PM
are you running any tint?
I was considering trying to wire all the extra interior eye candy on one switch, so it could be turned on/off at will. Disclaimer: I know nothing about wiring.
xBassist
10-22-2005, 05:38 PM
Is it possible to do something like this and hook up some kind of dimmer switch?
I love lighting, but I'm more into subtle lights.. I really like your lights, but for my taste I'd need them to be at about 30% of the brightness that they are now.
Scionpilot
10-22-2005, 05:49 PM
For anyone that wants to know. As friend of mine that has a tc last week we put led's in his rear cup holders and we did have to pull out the back seat which isnt hard at all. I have kept harrasing him for spending $300 on the interior lights orginally. When all was said and done we had put in the rear interior lights and chnged the light in the hole under the air controls for about $25.
all4degame
10-22-2005, 05:56 PM
Serial: Yes bro, i'm running 15% tint but my friends said they still can see inside the car when i'm driving.
xBassist: I dont think dimmer switches are possible on LEDs, they need a certain amount of power to light up. I'm no wiring expert myself. They the LED arnt bright if you're sitting in the car. The only reason my my friends can see me driving is the LEDs light beam is projected onto my headliner. Try it out dude, you'll love it. If you dont like it, just take them out, it only cost me around $40 bucks
xBassist
10-23-2005, 01:17 AM
xBassist: I dont think dimmer switches are possible on LEDs, they need a certain amount of power to light up.
This is what I thought as well, which is why I asked.. but now that I think about it, the instrument cluster uses LED's and it has a dimmer switch... hmmm
johnnyTCblaze
10-23-2005, 02:29 AM
Where did you get that killer switch? Nice diy by the way.
all4degame
10-23-2005, 04:39 AM
I got that switch from radioshack. Those LEDs for the clusters are different i think bro.
gjpjr84
10-23-2005, 05:04 AM
you can dim LEDs, i replaced the dome lights with blue LED bulbs and they dim just like the stock bulbs (and the instrument panel dims too). they do kinda flicker a little sometimes though, but i dont notice till i question it after the fact. :silly:
For anyone that wants to know. As friend of mine that has a tc last week we put led's in his rear cup holders and we did have to pull out the back seat which isnt hard at all. I have kept harrasing him for spending $300 on the interior lights orginally. When all was said and done we had put in the rear interior lights and chnged the light in the hole under the air controls for about $25.
you think you maybe able to get us some pics and a how too???? :pray:
if you cant dont worry about it, thanks.
all4degame
10-30-2005, 11:43 PM
if you guys want, i could attempt the rear cupholders sometime next week.
gjpjr84
10-31-2005, 01:53 AM
cool!
Scion05BOPxB
10-31-2005, 02:20 AM
If the lighting inside the scions was sufficient, there would be no reason to add extra lights. As it is, I'm adding LEDs to my box pretty soon.
DarkerShadZofRED
12-02-2005, 02:07 PM
How do you get to the side vents (the ones above the switch holder and above the glovebox)?????? I've been trying to figure out how to access them and can't figure it out.. Do they pop out somehow? or do you have to drill a hole in it and poke the led through??? help. lol
Fsu1dolfan
12-02-2005, 02:29 PM
if it hasnt yet ...please put in DIY area mods
engifineer
12-02-2005, 03:44 PM
LEDs will dim as mentioned, but they do behave differently than bulbs.. for those interested, here is a little info.
LEDs behave as a diode in thier resistance characteristic. Here is an example of this: If you have an LED with a minimum forward voltage of 2V lets say for simplicity, and you start gradually applying voltage across it. The LED will remain off (and will have a very very high resistance) until the minimum forward voltage is met. At this point, the device switches to a very low resistance and lights up. This is why you must have a resistor in line with an LED or it will burn out in a short amount of time. As you increase the voltage, the voltage across the LED will increase until its typical forward voltage is reached. At this point, any amount of voltage above this value will be dropped across the rest of the circuit. Current wise, your "dimming range" is the range of current listed on the device data sheet.
So, if you have an LED with a forward voltage of 2.6V (which is pretty typical of the blues we use) in series with a 330 OHM resistor using a 5V power source, lets say, then you can figure the current by subtracting the voltage across the LED (2.6V) from the source voltage (5V) and dividing the remaining voltage by the value of the resistor (330). This puts you at 7.3mA. you can look at the data sheet values to determine where in the range of brightness that places you. I try to run them right in the middle of thier rated current range if possible.
Anyway, hope this adds a little info!
And as far as the rice comment, ignore him, he makes plenty of dumb comments here and there which I have ignored and resisted commenting on... but stuff like that is stupid. I guess the car just comes rice then huh? All those control lights, ac, stereo, etc.... since you seem to think that anything non-performance is "rice"... I have done a good number of the gauge and cluster conversions, and they come out looking clean and fit in with the car much better than the stock lighting. But, he is just being a kiddie so let him run his mouth I guess :P
all4degame
12-02-2005, 10:59 PM
How do you get to the side vents (the ones above the switch holder and above the glovebox)?????? I've been trying to figure out how to access them and can't figure it out.. Do they pop out somehow? or do you have to drill a hole in it and poke the led through??? help. lol
I definately drilled a hole and poke the LEDs up into the plastic. You can do that but drilling inside the access panel and also inside the glove compartment after you have removed the comparmant itself.
Sorry to the folks that have been waiting for DIY for the rear cupholders.. I've been too busy with school to try to install them.
gjpjr84
12-02-2005, 11:12 PM
thats okay, i think its just me anyway, you dont have to trouble yourself with it really.
miraclecreator
12-05-2005, 09:28 PM
very interesting, too bad i dont know anything about wiring or i will try to wire them myself..
very interesting, too bad i dont know anything about wiring or i will try to wire them myself..
You don't to know any wiring man, I have no experencing in electrical stuff. Just follow my DIY and you should be fine man.
Poison
12-06-2005, 05:02 AM
I'm so gonna do this on Friday, say is the wiring the same for the 06??! And if you don't mind can you use paint to draw a circle where you drilled the holes at in the cup holder? Thanks.
tcholic
12-06-2005, 05:51 AM
hellllllooooo RICE ....... :clap:
Hypnotiq
12-25-2005, 05:34 AM
How well do the Redline blue LED's match the blue LED's being used for gauge cluster/dome lights/center console?
all4degame
12-25-2005, 06:56 AM
I'm so gonna do this on Friday, say is the wiring the same for the 06??! And if you don't mind can you use paint to draw a circle where you drilled the holes at in the cup holder? Thanks.
Ah crap.. sorry i didnt see this thread man. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/IMG_2300copy.jpg
all4degame
12-25-2005, 06:57 AM
How well do the Redline blue LED's match the blue LED's being used for gauge cluster/dome lights/center console?
I would say they match up perfectly, i dont have blue gauge leds but i've seen pics and it looks awesome.
HawkINX4
12-25-2005, 07:20 AM
quick question.. did you use stranded or solid wire? i cant read what the package says.. looks like solid.. it would probably be better in the long run to use stranded because solid tends to become brittle in long-term use..
its not my style, but other then that, you did a good job
ChicagosFinest
12-25-2005, 07:45 AM
Stranded.. From expierence (doing this and alot of low watt installs).
Great DIY. Couple suggestions, if you don't mind, Use silicone to mount the LED's in place works like rubber cement with out the smell. Also think about relocating the Vent LED's, they look as though they're bright enough to be mounted out of sight and give a nice glow.
When you do the back LED's the hardest thing is going to be taking off the rear interior pannels. Also, please do yourself a favor (from expierence again) and anything stronger then LED's use a direct power source... All my LED's are ran using existing wires in the tC, but anything that draws more power.
What is rice? Indian Rice? Chinese Rice? Mexican Rice? Quit using RICE as an opinion.. You don't respond to something you like by saying "thats chocolate" do you. QUIT BEING IGNORANT!
all4degame
12-25-2005, 02:44 PM
silicone? What if i need to change the bulb if it burns out? I dont think theres a need to secure the LED that strongly.
I think mounting the LEDs farther back would be a great idea too. But it is very difficult to drill further back and to point the LED in that angle. The LED only has a certain angle it shoots out light.
zer0
12-25-2005, 03:49 PM
Use the right silicone and it will come off with some budging. No worries. Ive mounted mesh in my girlfriends bodykit with silicone, its stong enough to hold, and I can easily pry it off if I wanted to.
Boogieman
12-25-2005, 05:11 PM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
WoW, so adding lights to your car is considered rice??
That's weird.
I could see if he jerry rigg'd it by buying some ashtray plug in neons and had wires everywhere but he did a nice clean install..
PROPS on this, looks clean.
get some pictures of it at night, like from a far to see it all in action.
ChicagosFinest
12-25-2005, 08:18 PM
silicone? What if i need to change the bulb if it burns out? I dont think theres a need to secure the LED that strongly.
I think mounting the LEDs farther back would be a great idea too. But it is very difficult to drill further back and to point the LED in that angle. The LED only has a certain angle it shoots out light.
LED's typically have an extraordinary life span. I too have found that it's hard to remove.. But it's also a great sealant, (which is good when doing the pockets in the doors). Onething you could look into is shaving the top of the LED's.. atleast the ones where you want a wide angle of light.
Like I said, great write up, I was just giving my .02 and not trying to be a know it all. Drilling the vents is a _____, I only put 2 LED's in the driver side vent, because I wanted to relocate the alarm LED.. and it was about the only thing I had the energy for.
Hypnotiq
12-25-2005, 11:00 PM
How well do the Redline blue LED's match the blue LED's being used for gauge cluster/dome lights/center console?
I would say they match up perfectly, i dont have blue gauge leds but i've seen pics and it looks awesome.
Your pic on page 1 is a littel blurry, can you tell me what part # is at the top for redline? I'm trying to match it up to some other LED information to make sure its going to be a close enough match or find something comparable. :)
Thx buddy!
Nico
killerxromances
12-25-2005, 11:46 PM
looks alright, as long as you like it. :clap:
Cya
AstroJR
12-26-2005, 12:26 AM
looks nice dude, nice work
all4degame
12-26-2005, 01:33 AM
Your pic on page 1 is a littel blurry, can you tell me what part # is at the top for redline? I'm trying to match it up to some other LED information to make sure its going to be a close enough match or find something comparable. :)
Thx buddy!
Nico
Gah, i have no idea man, i did this mod well over 2 months ago. All i know is you can get these redline LEDs from pepboys.
whatmovesu
12-27-2005, 03:31 AM
People, People I seen this ride in person and it is def. no rice. I would say it is one of cleanest tC's the tulsa area. Love the lights can't wait to do my xB :) . How are the hotchkis holding up?
all4degame
12-27-2005, 11:49 PM
Springs are doing pretty good man, I may have to get alignment because i have some camber. Also, my rear passenger tire is a half inch higher than my driver sided rear. How are your tanabes?
whatmovesu
12-28-2005, 07:44 PM
tanabes had a squeak in the right rear wrapped them from top to bottom. Thanks for all your help.
I had to get an alignment also, I hope the alignment fixed the rear passenger problem.
Gotta go to pep boys and find some LED's
all4degame
05-25-2006, 04:31 AM
bump*
raWr215
05-25-2006, 01:41 PM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
someone don't know what rice is
tom0613
05-26-2006, 11:50 PM
look like it took a long tome
CosmicScion48
09-30-2006, 02:15 PM
Hey man, i've been looking to do this myself and i just had a few questions about what you did and what i think i might be planning to do.
As being someone who "at the moment" has little car wiring experience...i once used the clips before that you used to put the wires together, and i dont really like them, i feel like it'll come apart. I was looking more to solder it. Anyway tho
I dont know where to run wires to what, someone told me in the Door he ran the wires to the window switch like you did, but put a resistor on it. Now, how do i know what resistor to get for this, and do i need to do it to all the LED's i'm running?
Second could i run a power wire from the battery, to a fuse, through the firewall, then to a switch, then connect all the LED's to 1 power source? (i might be looking to hook up some cold cathodes as well, thats why i asked this)
Any help or advise for this would be greatly appreciated, thanks a lot guys.
krdshrk
09-30-2006, 02:59 PM
Ask Karl, man... we did mine.
release2063
09-30-2006, 11:18 PM
looks good thanks for the tips
aznpimp
10-01-2006, 12:52 AM
nice dude. I like the door handles much. How does it look from the outside at night? Will u have a risk of ticket for distracting others while driving ?
Clap clap ... lol
phiquach
10-01-2006, 01:13 AM
i like to use solid instead of stranded, maybe because i like to solder lol.
DaPuma54
10-01-2006, 01:16 AM
Very very nicely done!
all4degame
10-01-2006, 02:10 AM
I've had the lights in my car for almost a year and they're going strong. Everyone seems to love them and no problem with the cops.
neolusions
10-01-2006, 03:02 AM
Sarcasm: Mannnn thats so FRIED RICE!
Anyways GREAT write up.
rodlandscion
11-18-2006, 11:12 AM
hey so I'm gona resurrect this thread lol...
I'm having a problem. My driver's side door Led works fine but on the passenger side we couldn't find the same wire you mentioned. in my 06, there is only one black wire. So we wired to that one black wire, and the negative to the grounding bolt. But strangely after a few minutes it stopped working. Then it stopped for a while. Then it started working again, but stopped shortly after that. So I looked for the 12v line, and found a tan line on the same bundle of wires that are blue tipped. Well that worked, but for some reason the led doesn't turn off when the car is turned off. So I guess this is a constant 12v line? at any rate, does anyone know the correct wire to tap for the 06 tc...?
all4degame
11-18-2006, 04:17 PM
Just try using a volt meter to test out the wires. Take a piece of wire, strip both ends, and then stick one end into the harness, and start testing out the wires.
DonnyDarko
01-06-2007, 06:24 PM
*Bump* for night pix.
toeveryhour
01-08-2007, 05:49 PM
Hmmm, I went to PepBoys just because I had the day off and no spare LEDs laying around. 3 for $7. ridiculous, plus I want quality so I'm gonna have to wait and buy them from OZ.
all4degame
01-09-2007, 01:22 AM
Quality? The pepboys ones are just fine. I actually like them better than OZ. OZ does not provide you with a very long wire which makes it hard to strip. But they are cheaper and work just as well.
Does anyone still have an interest on how to do the rear cupholders?
gjpjr84
08-30-2007, 05:43 AM
i do. but honestly, since the last time i was in here looking for a tutorial i have learned a LOT about wiring and i am confident that i could do it myself if a tutorial were never to show up.
i may do some interior lighting this weekend, i have some stuff to change out and move.
:ponder:
QK5ILVR
08-30-2007, 02:35 PM
I am also confident that you would not have an issue with doing the rear cupholders, ill post pics if i can they look great
cleake3
11-05-2007, 02:06 PM
... im not gonna deny the fact that i did this back in high school... looking back on those days im kind of ashamed... not to bash because the installation of the leds was clean but just some freindly pointers from an ex ricer, clean up the wires by electrical taping themtogether all the way thru so it has an oem look and when a fuse blows ur girl isnt schocked when a birdsnest of wires pop out. and then behind the switch, just crimp alll the wires to spade tip connectors, makes for a nice clean look =) and color coordinate man lol or just get a oem looking switch from oznium.com. idk personally stuff like that to me is gaudy but then again id rather have mine throw up some smoke than some interior lighting too. but to everyman his own, nice install
mattTc
12-05-2007, 05:13 AM
hey great write up, just got a question... i tried once to put some LEDs in the door panels but i was confused on how to run the wires. in ur DIY you say thats it controlled by a switch, but it seemed like for the door handle you tapped into that blue 12V cord. i dont know if i missed something but i couldnt find a way to run my power from the door to the rest on my LEDs i have installed... are your door handle lights always on or are they controlled by your switch?
dmarciano
12-25-2007, 09:00 PM
Nice write up however I noticed you didn't put an resistors in. I would think you should always have a resistor for each LED to limit current and protect the LED; or is the current low enough not to even worry about this?
krazyscion
04-05-2008, 09:05 AM
+1 on the question about the leds on the doors... r we looking to splice a constant 12V source from the bunch of wires in the door?
is there anyone that knows how to hook up lights to domelight without running wires all the way to the dome light?
thx in adv
Cpt_Buttchin
04-08-2008, 12:31 AM
Oznium has some excellent kits for that very purpose.
Check it out (http://www.oznium.com/led-domelight); it's actually really easy. :relief:
jsingh
07-17-2008, 06:18 AM
Run about four sets wires from here:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/all4degame/LED/IMG_2312.jpg
how did u took out the door (plastic cover)??
is it just pull... i tried it but i did'nt wanted to brake anything.
thanks
STNC
07-17-2008, 06:20 AM
Just pull out
FKasperkhan
08-16-2008, 04:27 PM
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
hiimotto
08-19-2008, 01:38 AM
this is a great write up :bow:
i just put two leds in my middle air vents and it looks great.
thanks again :clap:
enjoi
09-16-2008, 07:54 PM
Very nice write up. We need a DIY for the xB! I've look all over the forum but nothing. A DIY LED air vent would be nice.
all4degame
09-16-2008, 08:33 PM
In retrospect, this tutorial that I made is god awful. I ended up redoing all of this this past summer using cleaner wiring, soldier, and heat shrink. It is a lot cleaner now. My setup was not very thought out properly when I did it the first time.
trrocks03
01-13-2009, 03:48 PM
How about you rewrite it and give us an update?
scionsareok
01-13-2009, 11:51 PM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
Finally someone who agrees with me. That looks tacky as ____ and I'm not even talking about the lights in general, just how you have it set up. Lights alone, even well done(unlike this) can be rice, but add in how your final product looks and its pretty much for sure rice
mengsta
01-19-2009, 01:01 PM
Is there any real difference from wiring the switch to a direct power source like the battery or to the ACC line?
tCb00b
01-19-2009, 01:29 PM
If you wire the switch to Acc. you don't have to worry about leaving the lights on and killing your batt. since the switch only gets power with the key in the acc. or run postition. Basically a switch on a switch.
And did anyone else notice how old this thread is? :tap:
djfreeflow
01-19-2009, 06:59 PM
hellllllooooo RICE .......
Finally someone who agrees with me. That looks tacky as flip and I'm not even talking about the lights in general, just how you have it set up. Lights alone, even well done(unlike this) can be rice, but add in how your final product looks and its pretty much for sure rice
i think its funny how all these scion owners scream out RICE at every opportunity
first off, its a japanese car numbnuts, so that means according to your standards, WE ALL BOUGHT RICE! so get over it.
second, these guys tend to be the guys who dis lighting because they think everyone should focus on power mods
I love my scion and i do like to add power mods, so normally i wouldnt say anything negative about it but any person who thinks they're going to turn a scion into some super fast race car needs to lay off the acid...they were designed to be economic cars not race cars morons
mengsta
01-20-2009, 06:17 AM
Yeah but we just ignore people that judge cars by rice or no rice, so just ignore them. And yes i know this thread is F*kn old haha, thats the cool parts. Id rather revive a thread just clutter and start new threads. Anyway thanks for the answer, but sum1 told me a direct power source was more reliable. Also can some1 tell/show me exactly how or where the Acc line is? It just looks like a shiitload of wires in that hole. Also I no longer need the mini fuse line in between the switch and power source if im wiring to the ACC right? cuz i bought it already hehe.
gp1817
03-06-2009, 06:00 PM
i would pay someone to do this to mine to much electric work for me
jsingh
07-10-2009, 06:59 PM
ok i got a question...how would you add a wire to go through door into the car?
i'm trying to do this but can't figure out where to route the wire.
thanks
gjpjr84
07-11-2009, 06:53 PM
when you have the door panel off and the door open you can see the stock wiring "tube" that the stock wires go through, you can reach up from the inside of the car, feel for where the wires are going into it and with a straightened hangar or something like that you can feed it through the tube with the new wire attached to it.
juztin_rf
08-05-2009, 06:22 AM
ok i want to do the exact same thing but minus the door handle and put them in the door storage.
but i have a question maybe one of your genius' can answer.
i currently have installed 4 LED tubes. one under each front seat, one under driver dash, and one under pass dash, i did myself. very hidden and still bright. i have the power ran through firewall hooked up to battery with a 5 amp fuse i put in the wire(don't know if it will help anything but did it). there is a remote that i have to push and turn them on and cycle through the colors and what not.
well my question is..is there a way to hook up the cup holder, a/c vent, and door single LED'S to that set up so that they turn on with my LED tubes? basically i don't want switches installed all over my dashboard. not dissing your set up i like it..but i just don't want it.
??? anybody have an answer for thatt??
nrgwar
11-30-2009, 06:22 AM
I like the door handle LED install thx for this one !!!
Knate
01-19-2010, 08:46 AM
I just installed one LED today in my cup holder. The tutorial was somewhat helpful.. haha had to figure alot out on my own tho. Anyways... I stuck a single bulb on the very back of the cup holder facing the dash and it turned out very well. I bought a metal LED holder from Radioshack cuz the da** plastic ones that came with the pep boys LED sucks (Yes.... i wasted 8 bucks on 3 LEDs at pep boys too..). The one LED is more than enough for the two cupholders and even lights up two water bottles nice and bright. No need for more than one LED in my opinion. I'm going to do the vents once i get some time and ill take pics. I do however have one question... I tapped into the little center compartment light that goes on with the headlights, but i did not add any fuses or resistors. I just simply tapped the positive and ran the negative to a ground.
Do I need a fuse or resistor for it?? I'm new to this wiring stuff.
Knate
01-20-2010, 12:00 AM
*Update*
So today my electronics were starting to scare me a little... My power windows took several seconds before they started working, same with my sunroof. Does this have to do with me disconnecting the battery during install? It seemed as if it just had to calibrate itself before it started working again. Or did i do something wrong....