led strips
08-17-2012, 01:24 PM
#11
Originally Posted by PirateKing
I plan on doing the same thing, but is it also possible to have a switch where they can be turned on via a toggle? I am not an expert but in my rough understanding I dont think it is possible and thought I would ask.
08-17-2012, 01:29 PM
#12
All Wooded Out
Mine are on a switch, I pulled power from my KC lights because the LED's hardly draw. That way they are on when I want them and not just with the door.
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Now if you want them on a switch and to come on with the door you can't, unless you have separate lights for each. Because the switch would run power back up to the dome light.
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Now if you want them on a switch and to come on with the door you can't, unless you have separate lights for each. Because the switch would run power back up to the dome light.
08-17-2012, 01:31 PM
#13
Resident light whore
Originally Posted by PirateKing
Yeah I figured not. Not a big deal. If I wanted to do both I suppose I could just get another two strips for $20, but on a switch will do.
08-17-2012, 11:40 PM
#16
Resident light whore
Originally Posted by raif281
dont mean to thread jack but when I put them on a switch, do I need to put a relay or fuse inline anywhere when I hook them up?
08-18-2012, 12:36 AM
#18
Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew
You don't have to, as I said they barely draw any power so you shouldn't have to worry about burning up a switch or anything. I've accidentally left mine on all night before and they were still bright as when I parked it the next morning and the battery didn't hesitate when I went to crank it.
Originally Posted by waterboy 72
No you should be fine I think they only draw like .5 mili amps and that is nothing so I wouldn't worry
thinking about just tapping in where he said if that'll turn them on when I open the door
Originally Posted by EXTREEK
The best spot to wire them is under the dash kick panel passenger side. its black and light blue, then you will just need a ground.
08-18-2012, 11:19 PM
#20
Senior Member
not meaning to take your thread but i got a stupid question. to do led strips under dash do i need a know how on wiring or is it pretty simple. never really worked with wiring except power outlets in house...i would want to run the strips on a switch...again sorry for my stupid question