Neon Blue Footwell Lighting
01-04-2003, 07:29 AM
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Neon Blue Footwell Lighting
I have been wanting to wire neon blue light to the footwell like the INSPIRE footwell lighting, but i couldn't figure out how to do it.
Well, thanks to ElegantTL-S and D011AR instructions, i finally did it.
This is how it looks in the dark
This is how it looks in the day time. The driver side doesn't look as bright because there is alot of empty space under the driver side footwell compared to the passenger side, so it doesn't reflect much of the light.
This is how it looks from outside.
I just used zip ties at the end of the 10" neon lights to anything i could secure it too. After everthing is done, u can hide the wires nicely....you can't even see the neon tube or wiring.
I got the neon lights at Walmart, they are 10" for $10, they also have a 15" for $15, this is pretty CHEAP. They are also bright compared to other cheap version.
Instructions: Open up the passenger side fuse area. There is a connector with 4 pins. Tap the positive into the White/Blue wire and Negative to the Black/White wire. I figure that the neons are only pulling 4 watt each, so i decided to wire them directly, if you are planning to pull more, use a relay or somthing.
This will now connect the footwell lights directly to the "door lights" not the " center light". The light will turn on when you take the keys out of the ignition, open any door, unlock the doors. They DO NOT turn on when you turn the center light to the on position. They turn off when you close the doors, put they key into the ignition or lock the doors or have the door open for a period of time and it will turn off.
Well, thanks to ElegantTL-S and D011AR instructions, i finally did it.
This is how it looks in the dark
This is how it looks in the day time. The driver side doesn't look as bright because there is alot of empty space under the driver side footwell compared to the passenger side, so it doesn't reflect much of the light.
This is how it looks from outside.
I just used zip ties at the end of the 10" neon lights to anything i could secure it too. After everthing is done, u can hide the wires nicely....you can't even see the neon tube or wiring.
I got the neon lights at Walmart, they are 10" for $10, they also have a 15" for $15, this is pretty CHEAP. They are also bright compared to other cheap version.
Instructions: Open up the passenger side fuse area. There is a connector with 4 pins. Tap the positive into the White/Blue wire and Negative to the Black/White wire. I figure that the neons are only pulling 4 watt each, so i decided to wire them directly, if you are planning to pull more, use a relay or somthing.
This will now connect the footwell lights directly to the "door lights" not the " center light". The light will turn on when you take the keys out of the ignition, open any door, unlock the doors. They DO NOT turn on when you turn the center light to the on position. They turn off when you close the doors, put they key into the ignition or lock the doors or have the door open for a period of time and it will turn off.
01-05-2003, 06:48 PM
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Is that a TL or a TL-S? What year?
Is that a TL or a TL-S? What year?
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01-06-2003, 11:00 PM
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does anyone know how i can do this mod and also have it wired to a switch so that if i want to turn them on manually i can just flip the switch??? is it possible for me to have to positive wires??? one running into the relay fuse box and the other to my own switch???
01-07-2003, 12:37 AM
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vandy786
There is an opening between the driver and passenger side in the very back of the center console, very big opening.
turbox777
Yes it does fade in and out. It does everything the center light does when it's in the "Door" position.
KaMLuNg
The trick to this mod is quite the opposite. The power is not activated by the +12 V source but rather the ground. The lights has to be connected to a constants +12v power, and when the resistance to the black/white wire drops it becomes a virtual ground and the lights turn on...when the resistance goes up, there is no connection to ground and the lights turn off. What you have to do is wire a switch in parallel to a grounded point. This will let you turn on the light when you want too, but it won't override the "door light"
There is an opening between the driver and passenger side in the very back of the center console, very big opening.
turbox777
Yes it does fade in and out. It does everything the center light does when it's in the "Door" position.
KaMLuNg
The trick to this mod is quite the opposite. The power is not activated by the +12 V source but rather the ground. The lights has to be connected to a constants +12v power, and when the resistance to the black/white wire drops it becomes a virtual ground and the lights turn on...when the resistance goes up, there is no connection to ground and the lights turn off. What you have to do is wire a switch in parallel to a grounded point. This will let you turn on the light when you want too, but it won't override the "door light"
01-11-2003, 06:39 PM
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I have a similar setup, using the cheap neons from walmart. However, i did not wire them to the doors, and instead used a switch to manually turn on and off.
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01-12-2003, 05:25 PM
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I'm from huntington beach, the brand of the neons are "Studio 54" or the model is. I tried to search for them online befor but nothign come up. I assume they are made in Tawian or around there. THey are in the automotive dept, next to the audio equi. I've been to 3 walmarts and all 3 have them.
01-14-2003, 11:57 PM
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69tl- thx, i got them off ebay for 170 i think
few months later, they were going for only 120 on ebay
not sure about now
nuse1- basically same as what acuratlfan said- i've been to 4 area walmart's around here, and they all have it.. in automotive dept. i have the exactly same brand- studio 54
there is also a switch to make it "beat to the music"- basically flash with any detection of bass for those who like it ricey
few months later, they were going for only 120 on ebay
not sure about now
nuse1- basically same as what acuratlfan said- i've been to 4 area walmart's around here, and they all have it.. in automotive dept. i have the exactly same brand- studio 54
there is also a switch to make it "beat to the music"- basically flash with any detection of bass for those who like it ricey
. I can't wait.
12-01-2003, 07:18 AM
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Help!
I bought the lights and thought I tapped the correct wires but they are not coming on. Could someone please post pics of the connector showing which wires they tapped into? I used the two center wires on the connector. I have the blue neons from walmart. I need to know which wire to connect the plain wire to and which wire to connect the wire with the stripe to. Thanks
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Thanks, Mike
I bought the lights and thought I tapped the correct wires but they are not coming on. Could someone please post pics of the connector showing which wires they tapped into? I used the two center wires on the connector. I have the blue neons from walmart. I need to know which wire to connect the plain wire to and which wire to connect the wire with the stripe to. Thanks
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Thanks, Mike
12-01-2003, 01:16 PM
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Re: Neon Blue Footwell Lighting
Originally posted by AcuraTLFan
I have been wanting to wire neon blue light to the footwell like the INSPIRE footwell lighting, but i couldn't figure out how to do it.
Well, thanks to ElegantTL-S and D011AR instructions, i finally did it.
This is how it looks in the dark
This is how it looks in the day time. The driver side doesn't look as bright because there is alot of empty space under the driver side footwell compared to the passenger side, so it doesn't reflect much of the light.
This is how it looks from outside.
I just used zip ties at the end of the 10" neon lights to anything i could secure it too. After everthing is done, u can hide the wires nicely....you can't even see the neon tube or wiring.
I got the neon lights at Walmart, they are 10" for $10, they also have a 15" for $15, this is pretty CHEAP. They are also bright compared to other cheap version.
Instructions: Open up the passenger side fuse area. There is a connector with 4 pins. Tap the positive into the White/Blue wire and Negative to the Black/White wire. I figure that the neons are only pulling 4 watt each, so i decided to wire them directly, if you are planning to pull more, use a relay or somthing.
This will now connect the footwell lights directly to the "door lights" not the " center light". The light will turn on when you take the keys out of the ignition, open any door, unlock the doors. They DO NOT turn on when you turn the center light to the on position. They turn off when you close the doors, put they key into the ignition or lock the doors or have the door open for a period of time and it will turn off.
I have been wanting to wire neon blue light to the footwell like the INSPIRE footwell lighting, but i couldn't figure out how to do it.
Well, thanks to ElegantTL-S and D011AR instructions, i finally did it.
This is how it looks in the dark
This is how it looks in the day time. The driver side doesn't look as bright because there is alot of empty space under the driver side footwell compared to the passenger side, so it doesn't reflect much of the light.
This is how it looks from outside.
I just used zip ties at the end of the 10" neon lights to anything i could secure it too. After everthing is done, u can hide the wires nicely....you can't even see the neon tube or wiring.
I got the neon lights at Walmart, they are 10" for $10, they also have a 15" for $15, this is pretty CHEAP. They are also bright compared to other cheap version.
Instructions: Open up the passenger side fuse area. There is a connector with 4 pins. Tap the positive into the White/Blue wire and Negative to the Black/White wire. I figure that the neons are only pulling 4 watt each, so i decided to wire them directly, if you are planning to pull more, use a relay or somthing.
This will now connect the footwell lights directly to the "door lights" not the " center light". The light will turn on when you take the keys out of the ignition, open any door, unlock the doors. They DO NOT turn on when you turn the center light to the on position. They turn off when you close the doors, put they key into the ignition or lock the doors or have the door open for a period of time and it will turn off.
12-01-2003, 02:34 PM
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I would also like a copy of the detailed instructions if possible
my email is LhuynLh@hotmail.com
thanks
I would also like a copy of the detailed instructions if possible
my email is LhuynLh@hotmail.com
thanks
12-01-2003, 03:37 PM
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Originally posted by IhuynIh
AcuraTLFan:
I would also like a copy of the detailed instructions if possible
my email is LhuynLh@hotmail.com
thanks
AcuraTLFan:
I would also like a copy of the detailed instructions if possible
my email is LhuynLh@hotmail.com
thanks
this is my new sn, i'll try to get u the instructions, they are somewhere on my computer.
12-01-2003, 04:01 PM
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hey man,
could you please send me a copy of the instructions also that would be greatly appreciated, i really wanted to do this mod, but i didn't have anything to follow.
my email is:
brytl217@aol.com
could you please send me a copy of the instructions also that would be greatly appreciated, i really wanted to do this mod, but i didn't have anything to follow.
my email is:
brytl217@aol.com
12-01-2003, 06:16 PM
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Hey AcuraTL, send me the detailed instructions too, i want to install that same set up but w/ a switch like the other guy wanted, my email is darkfox12@aol.com
12-01-2003, 06:41 PM
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That is a nice setup!! That color goes perfectly with the blue ambient lights of the 2004 TL. I'll have to post the link to this thread in the 3rd G forum.
12-01-2003, 06:43 PM
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can someone tell me if this is right..if i want to wire a switch and have it come on with the dome light....the current wont travel back from the ground to the domelight wires will it?...or is there another way to wire it..i dont understand parrarellel wiring....
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Hey AcuraTL, send me the detailed instructions too, i want to install that same set up but w/ a switch like the other guy wanted, my email is darkfox12@aol.com
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Well I was bored so I went out and bought the neons and all the needed stuff. Total cost of everything you need $26.91 (price can vary) and everything is there at Wal-Mart.
You'll need the $10 (2) neon, box of wire tap, and wire ties.
Slice off the 12V plugs
Then wire tap the two wires.........I did all this with a flash light in the dark too, so it's not too hard, took me 30 mins.
Here's is with one side off
You'll need the $10 (2) neon, box of wire tap, and wire ties.
Slice off the 12V plugs
Then wire tap the two wires.........I did all this with a flash light in the dark too, so it's not too hard, took me 30 mins.
Here's is with one side off
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instructions plz??
I have the same neons from walmart, but never had a chance to install them...plz help
Thanks
email: jcgohan326@yahoo.com
I have the same neons from walmart, but never had a chance to install them...plz help
Thanks
email: jcgohan326@yahoo.com
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1) Remove the passenger fuse box panel.
2) Run the wires.
3) Locate the harness with four wires. (The one with the red ciricle around it in the pic below) and unplug it (dome light and map lights should no longer function now).
4)Slice the 12V plug off the neon lights and locate the positive and the negative wires. The wire with the white line should be the positive and the clear wire should be the negative (this is for 54 Studio 10" neon lights, if you aren't sure, disasemble the 12V plug and see which is the positive and the negative)
5) Use the wire taps to connect the positive wire of the neon light to the white wire w/ blue line on the harness.
6) Wire tap the negative wire on the neon light with the black wire w/ white line on the harness (look close and make sure it's the black wire with the white line, not just the regular black wire)
7)Secure the wire taps (circled in blue in the pics)
8) Plug the harness back in and see if the lights work.
9) Clean up and tuck the wires away and use the wire ties to secure the neons.
2) Run the wires.
3) Locate the harness with four wires. (The one with the red ciricle around it in the pic below) and unplug it (dome light and map lights should no longer function now).
4)Slice the 12V plug off the neon lights and locate the positive and the negative wires. The wire with the white line should be the positive and the clear wire should be the negative (this is for 54 Studio 10" neon lights, if you aren't sure, disasemble the 12V plug and see which is the positive and the negative)
5) Use the wire taps to connect the positive wire of the neon light to the white wire w/ blue line on the harness.
6) Wire tap the negative wire on the neon light with the black wire w/ white line on the harness (look close and make sure it's the black wire with the white line, not just the regular black wire)
7)Secure the wire taps (circled in blue in the pics)
8) Plug the harness back in and see if the lights work.
9) Clean up and tuck the wires away and use the wire ties to secure the neons.