just tapped into the cig lighters ground by shaving it... then wrapping and tapping.

connecting battery and praying this works... doubtful

it works!!!! when i flip switch nothing happens... unless i turn on headlights... then it works with switch.



lights are really dull compared to pics of like dtn and others

 

It should work when you turn your key to ACC also.

 

thanks to everyone who helped... i really needed it.

im pleased with the outcome.. just wish it was a bit brighter.. but thats what u get for 10 buck neons from walmart right?

 

The green wire that you tapped into is most likely for the light on the cigarette lighter. That light is only illuminated when the parking lights or headlights are on (the same time your dash gauges light up) so the green wire would only have power going to it when your headlights are on.

Doing any electrical wiring is dangerous if you don't do research and learn what you're doing. You see those cars on the side of the interstate that caught on fire? Most likely happened from someone ghetto rigging an amp on their system or installing the radio wrong. You need to make sure you fuse any power wire going to the battery, never have any exposed wires, and use wire taps if possible (easier and safer).

I understand you're trying to learn, and I'm glad you're asking questions. Hopefully others can learn from this thread also.

 

are you saying what i did was not safe?

 

No, I'm not. Because you tapped into a pre-existing wire, it's already routing through the fuse box, so it's fused. If anything bad happens, it'll blow the fuse and stop power from going to the neons (good thing).

I'm thanking you for seeking help here instead of doing it on your own, and I'm encouraging you to read and learn as much as possible about wiring before taking on bigger projects. Try to find someone local who can show you some things hands-on. If you have any questions, ask before assuming you can figure it out

 

oh ok i get it.

yea my friend helps me out alot... he actually knows what hes doing. i know i cant tap into the cig lighter anymore unless its small powered because im already usin alot of power through it... now i needa start goin straight to battery... should actually be easier imo

 

if you're going straight to the battery, you need to fuse it. Get a regular 10amp fuse that you'd put in your fuse box.

Connect a wire directly from the battery to whatever needs the power source. Cut the wire, and attach one end to one side of the fuse and the other end of the wire to the other side of the fuse. Doing it that way requires the power to run through the fuse to continue down the wire. If there's a power surge or it grounds out, it'll pop the fuse and discontinue the stream of power.

 

yea i actually found a good guide for that.. actually a video