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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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i want to install interior lighting inside my xB, but how would i wire them with a toggle switch?
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Originally Posted by ROBUPNYA

i want to install interior lighting inside my xB, but how would i wire them with a toggle switch?
Yes, you use a toggle switch. I recommend the Cold Cathode kit available from:

http://www.randode.com

Check my 2 page thread:

Mounting Cold Cathode Tubes
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28933

There also is a DIY thread. I think it's in the TECH/FAQ section of ScionLife. Good Luck.

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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i want to install interior lighting inside my xB, but how would i wire them with a toggle switch?
Yes, you use a toggle switch. I recommend the Cold Cathode kit available from:

http://www.randode.com

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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why the cold cathode kit, what's wrong with an led kit?
Old Mar 14, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Cathodes are going to be brighter, but LEDs have truer color tone on certain colors (red comes to mind)
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I.C. thanks
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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On the regular LED lights, is there usually a seperate switch to turn on or is it connected to the headlight switch? I was told headlight switch but don't see any light come on.
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mine came with it's own switchbox
Old Mar 15, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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THis is how I wired mine.

Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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this has something to do with this topic but not really. i have the led kit and well a bag full of my ____ (____ meaning clothes etc. cause i was out of town not really my own ____ ) hit my passenger side seat in the back and broke 2 or 3 of the tie straps that hold the lightbar under the seat. do you think that'll be covered under warranty or should i just bend over and take the inexpensive tie straps to the wallet. anybody else have that problem.

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I used pattern changing LEDs and I love them. But Cold Cathode are WAY brighter!
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This is the Tech Artical someone (brillaint, good looking and personable) wrote.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29238
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