best way to run a wire from the front bumper to driver
#1
best way to run a wire from the front bumper to driver
I want to try to rig up a front accent light like this one:
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1119324789
The key is that I DO NOT want to tap into the driver fuse box. So what is the best way to get power for a small LED light like this? and what is the best way to run a wire to that source and eventually wire it to a switch in one of the blanks on the left of the driver?
P.S. Not interested in drilling holes if at all possible.
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1119324789
The key is that I DO NOT want to tap into the driver fuse box. So what is the best way to get power for a small LED light like this? and what is the best way to run a wire to that source and eventually wire it to a switch in one of the blanks on the left of the driver?
P.S. Not interested in drilling holes if at all possible.
#3
The problem is that I need it on the driver's side for the switch.
I am surprised no one else has come up with an answer. It seems like someone must have done something like this.
What about the hood release wire? Could I squeeze a wire in that hole?
I am surprised no one else has come up with an answer. It seems like someone must have done something like this.
What about the hood release wire? Could I squeeze a wire in that hole?
#7
yes, while that would work (even though I don't have fog lights) I could tap into the parking lights.
But the issue is that I have not decided on a green or white light. Both of which could potentially be illegal (white b/c it gives off a blueish tint). So then if I were to get pulled over, I could flip the switch and no one would be the wiser. But if I turned my lights off, it would be obvious...
Not sure if it is illegal, just being safe.
But the issue is that I have not decided on a green or white light. Both of which could potentially be illegal (white b/c it gives off a blueish tint). So then if I were to get pulled over, I could flip the switch and no one would be the wiser. But if I turned my lights off, it would be obvious...
Not sure if it is illegal, just being safe.
#12
Okay, so another idea dawned on me.
I can wire a white LED or neon tube or w/e to the parking lights.
But here is where it gets complicated.
I want to also put a green LED in that I control with a switch from the inside. I want it to be that neither of the lights are on unless the parking lights are on. But if the parking lights are on the white light comes on, but if I flip the switch, the white goes off, and green comes on.
Ha, I know this is complicated. But I also know that it can be done.
I just can't think of the wiring config in my head
Any ideas or suggestions?
I can wire a white LED or neon tube or w/e to the parking lights.
But here is where it gets complicated.
I want to also put a green LED in that I control with a switch from the inside. I want it to be that neither of the lights are on unless the parking lights are on. But if the parking lights are on the white light comes on, but if I flip the switch, the white goes off, and green comes on.
Ha, I know this is complicated. But I also know that it can be done.
I just can't think of the wiring config in my head
Any ideas or suggestions?
#13
Okay, I believe I figured out what I am going to do.
It is possible if there is a switch that has a power connector, and two outputs.
The switch is always giving power to one output.
The parking lights would be the power source, so there is only power when they are on, and then the switch will flip between green or white.
Does a switch like this exist? Anyone know if an auto parts store would have one?
It is possible if there is a switch that has a power connector, and two outputs.
The switch is always giving power to one output.
The parking lights would be the power source, so there is only power when they are on, and then the switch will flip between green or white.
Does a switch like this exist? Anyone know if an auto parts store would have one?
#16
when you say rubber grommet, you mean the thing around the hood wire?
Also, does anyone know what types of LED's would be best for this ( brightness wise and bear in mind I am wiring to parking lights, so I assume the power consumption would matter as well?
Also, does anyone know what types of LED's would be best for this ( brightness wise and bear in mind I am wiring to parking lights, so I assume the power consumption would matter as well?
#21
Metatron
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Splice into the parking light power (at the front fusebox because that's where the light power is) using a FUSED splice.
Run your new power to your new light, and run the GROUND wire thru the firewall, to the switch, to ground in dash.
Simple, one wire, and that's how everything else is wired.....
Run your new power to your new light, and run the GROUND wire thru the firewall, to the switch, to ground in dash.
Simple, one wire, and that's how everything else is wired.....
#22
Hmm. Okay, first. I am not familiar with a lot of wiring stuff. So what is a fused splice?
And, I want to have a switch in the dash that can flip between both lights. So the power will go there first, then back out. so the ground will just go somewhere else.
And, I want to have a switch in the dash that can flip between both lights. So the power will go there first, then back out. so the ground will just go somewhere else.
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