Engine bay lighting- Where can i tap the power??
09-25-2006, 09:36 PM
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Engine bay lighting- Where can i tap the power??
I just got the Oznium FlowLighting for under my hood, but I have noo idea how I am going to get power to them. How do I splice into the power? Where? What do I need? I guess I really should have researched more before I bought the lights, but can someone help me out? Pictures would be awesome too, thanks!!
09-25-2006, 09:45 PM
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Here's the link to a general write up that will tell you everything you need to know and a pic of my engine bay lighting...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29238
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29238
09-25-2006, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cherryBox
good lookin out joe!
I've got mine coming off that block on the fuseboard (the link he posted) and they are switched on whenever the hood is up using a momentary (push type) switch
I've got mine coming off that block on the fuseboard (the link he posted) and they are switched on whenever the hood is up using a momentary (push type) switch
09-25-2006, 10:09 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of where they wired to the fuse box? Because when i look at the fuse box under my hood, all the empty fuse slots do not have power going to them it looks like.
09-25-2006, 10:45 PM
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Go out to Advanced Auto Parts, Pep boys or others and get yourself an Add-a-Circuit. They are made by Littel Fuse and cost about $10.00 bucks. Take off the black plastic engine compartment fuse cover. Once opened, the top fuse on the row to the right is the dome light fuse. It's 15 amp. Pull that fuse out and drop in the add-a-circuit. Just follow the directions included with the add-a-circuit and you're off and running.
I like the push button used in Mercedes Benz. Used from 1979 thru about 1986. Go to your local Junk yard. Find a Benz and pull all 4+1. Each door and the trunk will have them. Don't forget to cut long wire leads with the connectors. You will have to make a rectangular hole with a file and then they just snap in. The actuator shaft (round push pin) is extra long which makes them great for your application.
I like the push button used in Mercedes Benz. Used from 1979 thru about 1986. Go to your local Junk yard. Find a Benz and pull all 4+1. Each door and the trunk will have them. Don't forget to cut long wire leads with the connectors. You will have to make a rectangular hole with a file and then they just snap in. The actuator shaft (round push pin) is extra long which makes them great for your application.
09-25-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BPG
Go out to Advanced Auto Parts, Pep boys or others and get yourself an Add-a-Circuit. They are made by Littel Fuse and cost about $10.00 bucks. Take off the black plastic engine compartment fuse cover. Once opened, the top fuse on the row to the right is the dome light fuse. It's 15 amp. Pull that fuse out and drop in the add-a-circuit. Just follow the directions included with the add-a-circuit and you're off and running.
I like the push button used in Mercedes Benz. Used from 1979 thru about 1986. Go to your local Junk yard. Find a Benz and pull all 4+1. Each door and the trunk will have them. Don't forget to cut long wire leads with the connectors. You will have to make a rectangular hole with a file and then they just snap in. The actuator shaft (round push pin) is extra long which makes them great for your application.
I like the push button used in Mercedes Benz. Used from 1979 thru about 1986. Go to your local Junk yard. Find a Benz and pull all 4+1. Each door and the trunk will have them. Don't forget to cut long wire leads with the connectors. You will have to make a rectangular hole with a file and then they just snap in. The actuator shaft (round push pin) is extra long which makes them great for your application.
09-25-2006, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BPG
Go out to Advanced Auto Parts, Pep boys or others and get yourself an Add-a-Circuit. They are made by Littel Fuse and cost about $10.00 bucks. Take off the black plastic engine compartment fuse cover. Once opened, the top fuse on the row to the right is the dome light fuse. It's 15 amp. Pull that fuse out and drop in the add-a-circuit. Just follow the directions included with the add-a-circuit and you're off and running.
I like the push button used in Mercedes Benz. Used from 1979 thru about 1986. Go to your local Junk yard. Find a Benz and pull all 4+1. Each door and the trunk will have them. Don't forget to cut long wire leads with the connectors. You will have to make a rectangular hole with a file and then they just snap in. The actuator shaft (round push pin) is extra long which makes them great for your application.
I like the push button used in Mercedes Benz. Used from 1979 thru about 1986. Go to your local Junk yard. Find a Benz and pull all 4+1. Each door and the trunk will have them. Don't forget to cut long wire leads with the connectors. You will have to make a rectangular hole with a file and then they just snap in. The actuator shaft (round push pin) is extra long which makes them great for your application.
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