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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 04:13 AM
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Hello all,

I'm in the process of doing various LED's inside my car (Dash, Cup holders, Puddle lights).

I'm looking for a +12 volt accessory wire that I can tap into safely, and splice my LED lights into. What has everyone used for this?
Old Jun 22, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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You could take out the center counsole and tap the wires that go to the cigarette lighter. Or you can run a new wire from the battery, or use the fuse box.
Old Jun 22, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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I believe I used the door lock fuse in the fuse box.
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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I am a little late on this but BAM!



Get power from where ever you want with this little gizmo
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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i prefer tapping...just make sure you know where you are taping in case the fuse goes.
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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just make sure the use an in-line fuse and then you dont have to worry for other car electronics breaking in case you mess stuff up
Old Jul 23, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by usafscion
i prefer tapping...just make sure you know where you are taping in case the fuse goes.
Im all about the 100% reversable mods, that way the stealership cant say "Thats not under warranty because you _____[insert compeletly unrelated to your problem, mod here]____."
Old Aug 4, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Druidiron
Im all about the 100% reversable mods, that way the stealership cant say "Thats not under warranty because you _____[insert compeletly unrelated to your problem, mod here]____."
Amen
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