Upgrading a bland Tesla Model 3 & Y Interior with Ambient Lights from Add-On Design! (USB POWERED)

[@Davidevlover]

Looks insanely good! I really like how the light kit comes with both usb / power socket and black/ white tubing options. The front dashboard also looks very nice 👍

[@garrick_ish]

Thank you!

[@sansan3ee]

This is awesome. Can’t wait to do this in my car. Great video!

[@garrick_ish]

Let me know if you have any questions!

[@Yoestman]

Lights look amazing and Awesome clean installation method!

[@garrick_ish]

Thanks!

[@rhuynh]

At @8:39 i think, what do you think about wire harness splitting into that blue harness

[@garrick_ish]

Hmmmm, Blue Harness is the Canbus, which transfers data to OBD receptacles: S3XY Buttons, Rear Screens and etc. The question is, is there enough voltage/amps that can power the Lights.

[@jimmychen4035]

Awesome video!

[@garrick_ish]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garrick_ish]

The best part of this set up is having the lights powered by a USB and plugged into a USB Hub with on and off Switches in the Center Console!

[@jjthedane]

great video, but that's actually the worse part. we all wish it was hard wired to the car, but we all know that's not possible LOL

[@addondesign]

Awesome Super Clean Installation Tips 🔥🔥🔥

[@garrick_ish]

Appreciate it!

[@Skavatar789]

perfection.

[@garrick_ish]

Thanks!

[@JackTheCat95]

@garrick_ish did that setup work with the usb hub powering a Radar detector? (DS1) Please let me know. I’m about to buy all the items

[@garrick_ish]

@jackthecat95 Yes I have it ran straight to the USB Hub! Works perfect!!!! let me know if you need help!

[@JackTheCat95]

@@garrick_ish that’s awesome. For the wiring do you just run the cable into the front center console instead? Also, do you recommend a 3ft cable since it’s closer?

[@garrick_ish]

@jackthecat95 So I ran the cable to the two QI chargers and tuck it and run it right or left (Doesnt matter) and run it under the center console into Front Center Console where my USB hub would be. I play it safe and go with a 6ft cable. I rather have a little extra slack than be tight. Just be sure the follow the instructions in my videos and you should be good! Don't forget to click on my links for the items! It helps supports the channel. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@JackTheCat95]

@@garrick_ish I guess I’m a little confused. I’m only referring to the radar detector wiring. Do I just ran the cable from the radar to the front center console? I don’t see how I would have to run it to the main console and then make it go to the front center console. Thank you for answering so fast!

[@garrick_ish]

@jackthecat95 Do you have a model Y? If so, you can follow these directions below At the 10:32 timeline and Stop it at 10:40 timeline, this is what i was talking about. Tuck it between the QI Charging Pad kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZbFXpmnh6iheZosi=Sf-YC2y4yag-ufT1&t=630 THEN DO THIS NEXT At the 5:38 TImeline - You are to take out the panel where the USBC Chargers are kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6q6c2iaq8itnNksi=Og7qvIxVIJ0LspUr&t=336 THEN DO THIS NEXT At the the 928 Timeline - You are to take to run the wires through the center console. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6q6c2iaq8itnNksi=N4wx4mDOsnipyWRO&t=565 I Hope this helps!

[@tesla-martin]

What i'm searching is a solution to light up the build in lights in the standard range (+) model 3.

[@garrick_ish]

@tesal-martin are you looking to replace the existing lights or add to it?

[@tesla-martin]

@@garrick_ish n. Just power the existing lights in a standard range model 3. In best case a diode from +12V from a point which is powered when vehicle is on (58L?). Just if you know the numbers in cars (12V_Battery is 30, Light is 58, Ground is 15 and so on) .

[@garrick_ish]

Unfortunately I do not.

[@avimeghani9917]

Do you by any chance have the link to the version of the kit I can buy in the UK, it seems like they don’t deliver outside the USA :(

[@garrick_ish]

have you tried this website? add-ondesign.com/?ref=vh91wqat You can also reach out to them on their website as well!

[@kevinle4945]

Any updates on how the lights are so far? Did they held up? How do you like em and any issues encountered?

[@garrick_ish]

No issues so far! My kid ms enjoys it!

[@kevinle4945]

@@garrick_ishIts nice indeed, but the thing is you sacrifice storage space :((

[@technoalah]

Amazing

[@garrick_ish]

Thanks

[@iamtherjp]

The one issue using the light tubes is that your will get some light dead spots instead of getting even lighting. The full LED light strips are much better

[@Zach-qu9zz]

Nice review

[@garrick_ish]

Thanks!

[@Meejistan]

what made you choose the clear rear seat tubes for your black seats instead of the black ones?

[@garrick_ish]

Yes, they were brighter than the black tubes.

[@IvanLai]

Hi. Are you able to adjust the brightness level of individual light bulbs? If say for example you want the footwell lights to be dimmer than the rest of the cabin? Thank you.

[@garrick_ish]

@ivanlai, you can’t dim the lights individually.

[@ivyleung22]

Thanks for this detailed video! I wanted to ask if I could use the usb/hub from the glove box instead of the center console? I have a charging hub currently set up with the center console...

[@garrick_ish]

Yes it should work!

[@someoneelse6934]

This is sold out on their site and no longer for sale on Amazon :-(

[@garrick_ish]

Link has been updated! amzn.to/4a4qh7J

[@UnknownChannel88889]

What about the doors. This is where I am having issues. Amd that double sided tape is horrible. Started unsticking in 100 degree weather.

[@klech8]

Do you do this professionally? I know I’ll absolutely suck at doing this myself

[@garrick_ish]

I do not do this professionally. I just like building things and putting them back together (even if it’s not perfect)

[@mely.8368]

Hey bud. For the dash lights did you attached the wiring on both sides? Or did you only one to power the light fir the dash?

[@garrick_ish]

I did both!

[@addondesign]

Connecting both sides can maximize the brightness of the light strip.

[@suezeeq12]

Fantastic review - this really looks amazing and love the USB idea and no exposed wires. Editing to ask - will this work with the new Model 3 Standard RWD that doesn't have lit footwell lights (they are there but don't turn on)? TIA

[@garrick_ish]

Yes it would work!

[@pisig98b]

I installed this as well after watching the video. I didnt go the USB route because it couldnt hold the 5v after ~30min. It reduced to 2.5v after 30min, which means something got hot - the USB-A connector. It can't hold 1Amp of current for long use (entire thing consumes 5W of power). I went with 12v, which reduced the current flow to .3-.4 amps. Nothing got hot even after an hour of testing. If you want to use the USB socket, i suggest turning it off after 20-30min of use.

[@ericadais]

does this work while driving or do they cut off as soon as you put it in drive? i just got heise installed and paid good money and they cut off while driving

[@garrick_ish]

They do not turn off when driving.

[@Berv63]

Does this work on model Ys with the 1.0 center console? Or 2.0 only?

[@garrick_ish]

Just confirmed with the manufacturer. Yes it does!

[@jtyree3193]

It’s no holes in 1.0 center console so how do you hide it?

[@JeremyBerven]

@@jtyree3193 I ran it near the hinge of the console. Very minimal exposure

[@bryantfarmer9356]

Where did you run the light for the back seat?

[@garrick_ish]

At the back of the seat, you have the black plastic cover. you can slide the LED between the Black Plastic and the seat on the inner corner of both seats. (Coming from underneath the seat)

[@bryantfarmer9356]

@@garrick_ish thank you. Also the lights aren’t very bright. Can that be due to not tightening the screw tight enough?

[@garrick_ish]

Really? Possibly. If you the Tube is not in fully, you might lose some brightness.

[@depthcharge6215]

Can you pick only specific lights to be installed? Lets say I just want the center conaol3 and backseat light only. Can the other parts be deteched or are they all connected to a unit?

[@garrick_ish]

Yes! You do not have to install the others!

[@Tarkstuff]

It is a bit painful to see that dashboard soft plastic lift up on the edge because of the light tube. Do you think there is any other way to route it along the side?

[@garrick_ish]

Possibly you could mount the light tube onto the backside of the wood panel. But give a day and it should settle in perfectly. I had a friend that has a Model Y and we went out yesterday and he didn't even notice the tube at all until I showed it to him.

[@Tarkstuff]

@@garrick_ish Thank you so much for your tips. Your guide is different from the others and I really enjoyed it. It looks much cleaner too!

[@garrick_ish]

Thanks! I love the super clean look. I hate showing wires and have wires hanging around.

[@Behindstage]

Buying a £50k premium car then slapping on some cheap leds is utterly ridiculous 😂

[@FITBOYGAMING]

oh i like the USB.. 1. the lights automatically come on when you enter the car? 2. when the car locks the lights go off?

[@garrick_ish]

Well, it depends. If the car is not in Sentry Mode, it should turn off automatically after the car goes to sleep. My Tesla is in Sentry mode most of the time. That is why I have the USB hub with on and off switches to turn it on and off.

[@FITBOYGAMING]

​@@garrick_ish thanks.. sorry I just got my 23MYP last week and I do have sentry mode on. so u are saying u DO have to turn it off/on still via the hub?

[@addondesign]

@@FITBOYGAMING ​​⁠​⁠ These are the 4 ways to turn on/off the lights. 1. pressing the power source button/ USB hub 2. “On/Off" using app 3. schedule "On/Off time" through the app 4. Auto off when your car goes into sleep mode and ON when it awakens (off time varies by model) Immediate Auto on/off will require tapping into wires and it will void your Tesla warranty. Thank you for your enquiry!

[@MadmaxMusic93]

Is just automatically not going to work with a standard range 2022 model 3 i take it?

[@garrick_ish]

It should work. The layout is pretty much the same.