Wiring Neons/leds/cathodes

[s0cks]

Ok,

So I've been seeing these interior neons/cathodes/led's in peoples cars and thinking "lush!". I've sourced a set of two 12inch cathodes for £5 (meant for computer case modding, but thought I'd put em to better use).

Now, I havent actually bought em yet, but I'd like to know where you wire them too. I've read they have a black and red wire (and that black should be ground - i'm guessing red is live).

Now it would be nice if they came on when the car door was opened and when I turn the lights on. Now, I know I probably can't have it do both, so I'd favour having them come on when the lights are on. Where would I need to wire them up to? And how? I'm guessing a device that lights up when the lights turn on.

Also, if I wanted them just on a switch where would I hard wire it?

Maybe a how to guide by someone who has already done this would be a great idea. We could stick it to the top of the forum.

Cheers for your help guys!

[Chuck04]

hello mate ive got 2 step by step guides u can have if u like, 1s how to conect a swtich up to the Battery so u can turn them on and off when u want, the other is how to wire them directly to the interior light so they come on wen u open the door they come on, if u wish these pm me ur e-mail addy and ill add u, or jst directly send them 2 u

charlie

[MillzE]

Im interested in doing this also! Pm'd you Chuck04!

Matt

[Chuck04]

cheers, jst got it, ive also added u 2 msn, ill send them in a sec, altho seems ive lost the 1 about wiring 2 interior light, so ull have 2 bear with me for that 1 but ill send u the 1 with regards to the switch

[vmail]

if the cathodes come with a switch then attach it to the cig lighter power or radio power, thats the easiest way

[Moffmo]

i had a max power switch and that broke so i am using a normal switch on the Battery - Pm - msn me and ill send you a diagram - this i would say is the easiest and cheapest option!

thanks

Matt

[Moffmo]

The switch i use looks like this -

And this came free with the cathodes - so my whole hookup was free (except for cathodes)

Cheers

Matt

[vmail]

wheres the elecy mirro controls

[jaxx]

not all models have electric mirrors vmail

[Moffmo]

ohh is that what usally goes there??

I wondered why i had a empty space!

[vmail]

no, not that, your coin thingy

[breezer]

Speaking of electrics, if you had electric windows, could you put the switch on the dash??

[vmail]

thats where mine is

[cokg2]

the coin thing is where the electric mirrors go on higher models

Where he had his switch, is where my front fogs light button is