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how to el wire up the dash

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by franzcars, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. Apr 13, 2011 at 2:42 PM
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    franzcars

    franzcars [OP] I'm different, in a different way

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    Well, I'm really nerdy and thought el wire would be cool to have around the bottom of the dash to light up the foot wells and other things around the dash. well here's the right up.

    first find a 12V source to test and make sure it works. I used the power supply from my rc car charger which put out a steady 12V supply.

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    to a fix it to the add - a - circuit, i had to solder it to the wire because was to small and wouldn't stick in there.

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    i decided to tap into the open circuit that runs parallel with the rear tail lights so it would light up when the lights were turned on

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    as a ground i used the mount next to the fuse box. a 10mm socket holds it on. i just pulled it off a little and wrapped the negative wire around it

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    to hold it on for now it on for now, i used packing tape but will use little stick on hooks but didn't have them on hand.

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    heres it lite up

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  2. Apr 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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    franzcars

    franzcars [OP] I'm different, in a different way

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    should have the wire remounted by this weekend. the packing tape is so annoying imo
     
  3. Jun 1, 2011 at 1:58 AM
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    JoeRags27

    JoeRags27 Because I can

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    What fuse do you have plugged in to your add-a-circuit fuse tap? Looks like a 40 JW why so big?
     
  4. Jun 1, 2011 at 2:53 AM
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    JoeRags27

    JoeRags27 Because I can

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    NVM its a little clearer than the 40 AMP you used two 5 AMPS im assuming?
     

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