Led rear roof lighting wiring?

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Francis0990
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Led rear roof lighting wiring?

Post by Francis0990 »

I'm looking to wire 6 led lights I got of eBay by tapping into original light about loading bay door.

I have a black wire and a red wire coming from the led lights. What wires on the original do I tap into blue,brown,red?

I want it to work just as the original does when doors are open I do not require a further switch

Thanks
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Re: Led rear roof lighting wiring?

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Red = +12V
Brown = Permanent GND
Blue = Switched GND, i.e. ground supplied when the door is open
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Francis0990
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Re: Led rear roof lighting wiring?

Post by Francis0990 »

So red to red
Black to blue

Would that be right?
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Re: Led rear roof lighting wiring?

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That will work, assuming the red is positive and black is negative on your LED lights.
Also, check the wattage/current rating of your LED lights. Make sure you're not overloading the circuit.
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Re: Led rear roof lighting wiring?

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Do you know what lights to go for i am looking to do this same thing in the back of mine,
i was wondering what would be better L.E.D strips or drop lights,

Are there any pictures of mods you guys have made?
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Re: Led rear roof lighting wiring?

Post by Kuuspunt »

Rear of caddy is very dark, good idea to add some lights! I will do that too.
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