Hey ya'll


I recently installed 12inch cathodes under my dash and seats, and I'm pretty confident with wiring now.

I was wondering if anyone has advice for:

A.) Waterproofing the transformer that comes with the Oznium cathode kits
B.) Is there a seperate fuse box in the engine compartment I can run wire to or do I need to tap it into my already installed lights.
C.) Will I even be able to put the lights in the grill?

If anyone could direct me to a reliable waterproof transformer that would work with Oznium's cathodes I would also be much abliged.

~Adam

 

To waterproof the transformer, I recommend a combination of silicone sealant, electrical tape or duct tape.

To waterproof the ends of the tubes, I recommend silicone sealant.

There is a fuse in the engine compartment you can run a wire to. There are also fuses inside the car you can run a wire to. I'd recommend wiring the lights up to a switch inside the car so you can turn them on and off.

You will be able to put the lights in the grille. Many people have done it before. People have even put them under their car.

You should not use another transformer than what comes with the Oznium cathode kit. Just waterproof the one that comes with it. See the first sentence in this post for instructions.

 

I have cathodes that light up my grills. I mounted the cathodes to the bumper so you can't see them, just the reflected light.
I didn't try to waterproof the transformers. The bumper is made from folded metal and there's a large gap between the top and bottom curls that the transformers fit into easily. Since there was no possible way anything could get to them unless I ran into a lake I didn't worry about waterproofing. They've been working fine for over a year.

 

Sounds sweet...I've already got a "Add-a-fuse" running out of my accessory fuse line for my interior switch, could I simply split the wire going into it in order to make another switch for the exterior lighting.

Also, I'm a bit sketchy on how to route my wires from the engine compartment into the car and interior fuse box, are there existing holes that I can run wire through?

~Adam

 

Yes you can split the wire.

There is a hole in the dash where hundreds of wires enter into the car. You can likely fit another wire through this, or you can drill a new hole.

 

The main wiring harness gromet is the best route. Look on the firewall directly behind the battery and you'll find it. You should be able to squeeze a wire through there to put power to. Be careful to run that wire out of the way so it isn't unsightly when the hood is up and it will not get in the way when you have to do maintenance or repairs.