What you will need:
Cold Cathode lights (get at a computer store or online)
Wire (basic wire)
Wire stripper
Wire snips
Flat head screwdriver
Open end wrench (14mm?)-To remove shift knob
Wire connectors
soldering gun or wire nuts
Total Time:
about 1.5-2 hours
Total Cost:
Under $20
Step one:
Cut cathode wiring as shown
Don't be a dumbass like me and break the cathode
Remove shift knob (self explanatory)
Remove plastic console below shift knob
Place blue box thingy (comes with the cathodes), IDK what its called on meatal things shown below--do not adhere it yet (has double sided tape on it)
Mount cathode under dash as shown with provided double sided tape
Unplug cathode from blue box and splice some wire to it (we soldered, but wire nuts would work too)--need to do this as provided wire is not long enough
Connect (now lenghthened) wire to blue box and route out back of console (beloe head unit)
Connect (now leghthened) power wire to blue box and route same as above)...run under dash
Remove #14 fuse (this was a *****)--this will make the lights come on when the headlights come on
Once fuse is removed, get a fuse tap (electronics store) and push it in with the fuse on THE TOP PRONG
Add a connector to the hot side of the power wire and a ring (idk the name of it) to the cold side
Connect the cold side to the ground of your choice
Connect the hot side to the already installed fuse tap
Connect all wiring to blue box (self explanatory)
Put plastic pieces back on
Done!
The result:
It is NOT nearly as bright as the photo shows!! It's a nice mellow glow.
The cathode IS NOT visible unless you look under the dash.
I didnt do the passenger side due to braking the other cathode last night, but it would just entail mounting the cathode at your desired point and connecting it to the blue box.
Feel free to ask questions! I'm here to help!
Cold Cathode lights (get at a computer store or online)
Wire (basic wire)
Wire stripper
Wire snips
Flat head screwdriver
Open end wrench (14mm?)-To remove shift knob
Wire connectors
soldering gun or wire nuts
Total Time:
about 1.5-2 hours
Total Cost:
Under $20
Step one:
Cut cathode wiring as shown
Don't be a dumbass like me and break the cathode
Remove shift knob (self explanatory)
Remove plastic console below shift knob
Place blue box thingy (comes with the cathodes), IDK what its called on meatal things shown below--do not adhere it yet (has double sided tape on it)
Mount cathode under dash as shown with provided double sided tape
Unplug cathode from blue box and splice some wire to it (we soldered, but wire nuts would work too)--need to do this as provided wire is not long enough
Connect (now lenghthened) wire to blue box and route out back of console (beloe head unit)
Connect (now leghthened) power wire to blue box and route same as above)...run under dash
Remove #14 fuse (this was a *****)--this will make the lights come on when the headlights come on
Once fuse is removed, get a fuse tap (electronics store) and push it in with the fuse on THE TOP PRONG
Add a connector to the hot side of the power wire and a ring (idk the name of it) to the cold side
Connect the cold side to the ground of your choice
Connect the hot side to the already installed fuse tap
Connect all wiring to blue box (self explanatory)
Put plastic pieces back on
Done!
The result:
It is NOT nearly as bright as the photo shows!! It's a nice mellow glow.
The cathode IS NOT visible unless you look under the dash.
I didnt do the passenger side due to braking the other cathode last night, but it would just entail mounting the cathode at your desired point and connecting it to the blue box.
Feel free to ask questions! I'm here to help!