LED strips under dash

[16Touring]

Hey!

I am thinking about installing some strips of blue LEDs under the dash, I've seen this as an option on more luxurious cars and if done in a subtle way (no bling bling), it can add a very classy touch to the interior at night.

The 12v 'cigarette lighter' outlet is switched (no power when the car is off) so this seems to be the perfect source of 12v juice, but I would prefer to solder wires instead of using the typical 12v lighter plug.

I am not going to disassemble the dash to access the back of the 12v jack, but in the photos (I don't have my car yet, pickup next week) it seems like the 12v jack can be pulled from the dash..

Anyways, if you know of a better way (fuse box?) or a more accessible source of 12v, please let me know!

Thanks!

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[Jay Jay]

Im also getting mine on Tuesday!! They already received the car but they have to install my aero kit

 

[Osiris]

Im also getting mine on Tuesday!! They already received the car but they have to install my aero kit

Any update on the under-dash lighting?

 

[Jay Jay]

Any update on the under-dash lighting?

I dont have the under dash lighting

 

[timothyjay]

Any update on the under-dash lighting?

I bought the oem Honda ambient lighting kit and had someone help me install it since you have to take apart a lot of pieces of the dash.

If I were to do it again, or if I were to do it by myself, I would try this: https://amzn.com/B00OU5LOT2

I've had that saved in my list for a while, and gives your multiple options on how to install it (fuse or 12v).

 

[sunnysunday]

All you need is an add a fuse adapter and a 10volt fuse.

Just make sure the add a fuse adapter you buy is for low profile fuses. Also be sure the fuses you buy are also low profile.

Tap into the fuse box beneath the steering wheel and to your left and the led strips will connect to the other end of the fuse tap. You can ground to anything that is metal.

I lit up all me foot wells and also did the glove box. Eventually I'd love to do something with the cup holders/armrest console

 

[CBR600F4i]

I bought the oem Honda ambient lighting kit and had someone help me install it since you have to take apart a lot of pieces of the dash.

If I were to do it again, or if I were to do it by myself, I would try this: https://amzn.com/B00OU5LOT2

I've had that saved in my list for a while, and gives your multiple options on how to install it (fuse or 12v).

I went for this option and found that it worked great. Just installed it last night. We'll see how long it lasts I suppose but from the get-go everything you need is provided and easy to understand and install.

 

[timothyjay]

I went for this option and found that it worked great. Just installed it last night. We'll see how long it lasts I suppose but from the get-go everything you need is provided and easy to understand and install.

That's great to know! I'm kinda wishing I went with that route. Oh well, glad to know it worked great though in cases want to switch in the future.

 

[CBR600F4i]

I'll post some pics when I get a chance. The only thing I'm trying to figure out is what to do with all the extra extension cable I was provided. They provide 10 feet of extension cable for each of the 4 LED light strips so that's about 38 feet of cable I don't need and don't know what to do with. I tried stuffing/hiding it in back area of the console, but still not as tidy as I want it to be. Maybe I'll think of something.

 

[SoonerinFL]

I went for this option and found that it worked great. Just installed it last night. We'll see how long it lasts I suppose but from the get-go everything you need is provided and easy to understand and install.

Which fused did you tap into?

 

[CBR600F4i]

Which fused did you tap into?

Didn't need to, I plugged into the 12 volt charger. That's the reason I got it, I'm not very good with wires and all that.

 

[carlson03]

Didn't need to, I plugged into the 12 volt charger. That's the reason I got it, I'm not very good with wires and all that.

This is always an option, its pretty safe bet, no splicing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SUTYYS2

 

[SoonerinFL]

This is always an option, its pretty safe bet, no splicing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SUTYYS2

Those are the tap fuse. I have one. I just have not yet installed it. I thought you did one. Well, I guess I have to research some more.

 

[carlson03]

Those are the tap fuse. I have one. I just have not yet installed it. I thought you did one. Well, I guess I have to research some more.

I got some for my auto dim mirror, just have to wire it up...going to be 95+ tomorrow and have a wedding to go to, so probably won't be doing it tomorrow...it gets way too hot in the garage!

 

[timothyjay]

Do you have a tap fuse with 2 slots? I installed a dash cam and hard wired it to the fuse box with the a/c fuse. I'm sure that would work also. Maybe even the daytime running light?

Which fused did you tap into?

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