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[bugsyc]

I have a question that should be very simple but,I can't figure it out...I put a strip of leds in my engine bay..So far so good.I used a tap a line thing that plugs into the fuse box.Two slots,one for the fuse that was in that slot and a second fuse for the new power line..Positive to positive,negative to negative battery to leds.They light beautiful.I try to put a toggle switch,2 prong,one pos. one neg. and either the lights stay on no matter if switch is on or off.Or I blow a fuse...Anybody have an answer????

[bugsyc]

OK it's official, "I'm a Moron"......The 2 prong switch goes in between the power wire...On/Off shuts power on/off.Got it....

[marauder21]

Can You post pictures of your setup? I've been thinking of doing the exact samething...was it hard to install?

[bugsyc]

Very easy once you have it figured out..Put all your led strips on where ever,dome light panels etc...The red wires of all the lights get connected together and connect on one side of switch.Hook up a add a line...(A power wire with two fuse slots) remove one of the fuses in the fuse box under the hood.I used the one for the horn.Look it up in your owners manual.It had a 15 amp blue fuse..Plug in the add a line to that slot and put a second fuse in the holder..You don't really need more than 3 amps..Use a 5 or 10 amp...The end of that line goes to the other side of the toggle switch.This is where I went wrong...connect all the black or ground wires and ground them to the body or negative on the battery..You can put as many lights on as you want...I just saw a switch that comes on when you open the hood and goes off when you close it...I'm gonna get one.$10..

[marauder21]

Oh.....my... G. :eek:
That looks so awesome!! Definitely gonna try and to this for a winter project during storage. How much did You pay for all this??
And thanks for the reply!

[bugsyc]

Go on ebay,It's all stuff from China..Takes 2 or 3 weeks but,the cost is pennies...My whole set up was maybe $25...If you need any help,just ask....bugsy

[marauder21]

Go on ebay,It's all stuff from China..Takes 2 or 3 weeks but,the cost is pennies...My whole set up was maybe $25...If you need any help,just ask....bugsy

Imma keep that in mind takes bro! You'll be hearing from one day.
And yeah my friend told me of a website where I can all the lights and wires for.dirt cheap from China haha :thumbup::D

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[MyO4Rawdur]

Imma keep that in mind takes bro! You'll be hearing from one day.
And yeah my friend told me of a website where I can all the lights and wires for.dirt cheap from China haha :thumbup::D

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would you mind sharing the info on that?

[ajdereicup]

That looks great!

[marauder21]

would you mind sharing the info on that?

aliexpress.com

That's where my friend told me I haven't gone in the website yet so let me know if it works lmao

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[MyO4Rawdur]

aliexpress.com

That's where my friend told me I haven't gone in the website yet so let me know if it works lmao

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haha well thanks for leading me into the dark on this one. im going to check it out now and see what i can come up with.

[marauder21]

haha well thanks for leading me into the dark on this one. im going to check it out now and see what i can come up with.

Lol Hey going in the dark to find lights, that sounds reasonable no? ;)
And my friend just told me that He bought his lights for $6....BUT he had to wait 30days to get them...lol there's always a catch to everything

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[MyO4Rawdur]

Lol Hey going in the dark to find lights, that sounds reasonable no? ;)
And my friend just told me that He bought his lights for $6....BUT he had to wait 30days to get them...lol there's always a catch to everything

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theres no light at the end of this tunnel haha but i did look on the site and i found some stuff that looks pretty good but it doesnt give any details about switches or setups. i dont want to have to create some circuit and make a switch because i can certainly g oon ebay and get one that is complete.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-wholesale-best-offer-10pcs-lot-car-led-strip-waterproof-30cm-15-LED-White-light/379068690.html

the link there is probably what would look the best. it might look especially sweet under the cowl almost facing the motor at like a 45 degree angle and kind of light up the whole bay. maybe even one under the ledge where the radiatior is but facing the engine instead. they are 30cm / 12 inches each so i guess two under the cowl and one under the rad support. 30 days is a long time to have to wait.

[bugsyc]

I bought the 5 meter roll of blue LEDs...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-5M-300LED-3528-SMD-Flexible-LED-Light-Lamp-Strip-Car-Auto-12V-2A-Moto-Home-/360501980354?_trksid=p2047675. l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=ofoe3qt47YqTHWAmy%2BWk1g9sM Ag%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Around $5...and yes,you have to wait.2-3 weeks.Or you can buy the same thing for 5 times as much from "Bright Lights""and get it in a week....I've bought a lot of stuff from China and Hong Kong...Same products..And they stand behind what they sell.If you have a problem with something you bought,they will replace it.No question....

[bugsyc]

You can take a look here....http://www.besthongkong.com/cart.php

[MyO4Rawdur]

That roll of them looks pretty good but does it come with a switch or do you have to add your own? Also power source and circuit protector?

[bugsyc]

You need to add a switch.Use the add a circuit and you'll have a power line with a fuse...

[MyBlackBeasts]

aliexpress.com

That's where my friend told me I haven't gone in the website yet so let me know if it works lmao

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Yep, it works! http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/CAR-LED-Strip/707628_211237487.html

Cool site, thanks for sharing!

[marauder21]

Yep, it works! http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/CAR-LED-Strip/707628_211237487.html

Cool site, thanks for sharing!

Yeah that's where my friend told me about where he bought like 10 shirts fornlike 30 bucks and all that its a pretty cool website its just the bad thing is it draggs for delivery but definitely worth it if you have patience lol

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[MyO4Rawdur]

You need to add a switch.Use the add a circuit and you'll have a power line with a fuse...

Add a circuit ? Cant find that anywhere. Any possible links ?

[bugsyc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Add-A-Circuit-Fuse-Tap-Piggy-Back-Blade-Fuse-Holder-hy-/160902279847?pt=US_Car_Audio_V ideo_Fuses_Fuse_Holders&hash=item257685f2a7