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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Hi, I want to know what is the best/clean way to wire a positive behind a cig lighter. Does it require soldering? Pictures would be nice. Thanks
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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You can always get a wiretap and do that, but doing it to the cigarette lighter is NOT a good idea, you might want to find a better wire, or run a fresh one from the battery (bigger gauge wire, then you can use it for other 12v needs)
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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what are you wiring up?
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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I'm wiring up LED lights in the air vents
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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mmmmm... just tap into it with some wiretaps, that is what i did when i hook up the relay to foglights. worksgood
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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if it's just leds, then the cig lighter will be fine.

wire taps work nicely.
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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thanks for the reponse!
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