How can I wire my LED to fuse box on sc430 2002
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How can I wire my LED to fuse box on sc430 2002
I have seen how to wire to other cars but not the 2002 sc430. Anyone know which fuse or opening to use? I have tried the two open slots but can't get a power reading with acc on.
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Why not tap on existing "ON" circuit on ignition (like A/C, Cigarette lighter, for example), LED is not much of a load. Just thinking aloud.
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That sounds good to me. Is this on the outside wall of the drivers side? Can you use an empty slot or attach it to one of the other slots ( wedge a spade connector into it) Which one would you suggest? Thanks
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Just found what looks like another solution ... i'll try it and post pictures tomorrow. The fuse box near the battery has a 5 amp fuse for the telephone which is not installed on my 2004. So I purchased a special fuse from advanced auto parts that lets you add an accessory to that circuit. There a lead for the hot wire and you ground it anywhere. That should turn the LEDs on when the car is on. Fingers crossed ...
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Well I didn't get this done today because it turns out the the LED strips I installed over the lower edge ofnthe headlights don't work. I installed them about two year ago but never got around to doing the wiring - I thought they would last longer. I tested them by connecting directly to the battery... Anyway I'll do more testing and replace them when I can.
I am going to use a fuse tap - Bussmann ATM Fuse Tap - 10 Amps - sold at most Advanced Auto Parts stores and online.
There are several 5 and 10 amp fuses in the block in front of the battery.
I am going to use a fuse tap - Bussmann ATM Fuse Tap - 10 Amps - sold at most Advanced Auto Parts stores and online.
There are several 5 and 10 amp fuses in the block in front of the battery.
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I tried your solution but I get a reading on the telephone and the horn fuse with the ignition off. What about the fuses on the drivers side inside ? I haven't tried those yet. Are there any more under the hood? I don't have a electrical manual, but I guess I might as well get one soon.
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Connecting LED's to blinker.
At the fuse box when the turn signal is triggered does it cause an on signal until the lever is released or does it actually toggle between on and off as is seen in the actual blinkers turning on and off.
I wanted to make it such that the LED turns off when the blinker is initiated (similar to audi), already got a relay switch with multiple channels to handle the left and right portion of it.
At all other times I would tap into the DRL lights so the LED would stay on and perhaps use XOR logic in combination with the blinker.
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Wired my LED's to the Radio 2 fuse, using the piggyback buss . The fuse is on the passenger's side kick plate. Fuse is 20Amp and I used a 5 Amp for the pigtail. There is a rubber grommet right behind the battery that you can go through the firewall. On the grommet there is a little nipple that I cut off the tip and threaded the wire through. When I turn on the ignition the LED's come on.