can i tap into the ash tray light?

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Topic: can i tap into the ash tray light?

Posted By: snblue
Subject: can i tap into the ash tray light?
Date Posted: April 08, 2008 at 10:00 PM

I have an '89 mustang, and I'm wondering if I can tap into the light in my ash tray for two led pods from streetglow. I want to put the pods under my dash. Would that be the right amount of voltage? I was thinking of tapping into this light because it comes on only when I turn my headlights on. If I can, do I hook up the negative wire from the lights to the negative wire on for ash tray light, or do I ground it into the metal. Also, what kind of wire should I use? Thanks a lot!

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 08, 2008 at 10:09 PM

Do the LED pods run on 12 volts? or 5 volts?

Posted By: snblue
Date Posted: April 09, 2008 at 1:02 AM

I think it says 12 volts.

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 09, 2008 at 3:04 AM

Well I think that it will be the right amount of voltage. The ash tray light should be able to supply adequate current for the LEDs. If the ashtray lights dim with the dash lights, you will have to try it to see how it reacts to the dimming.

Posted By: snblue
Date Posted: April 09, 2008 at 2:40 PM

Thanks for your help! What would be the best way to tap into the wires? And what kind of wire should I use? posted_image

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 09, 2008 at 8:06 PM

The best way would be to solder and heat shrink the connection. Some 18 Ga. primary wire available from an auto parts store should work for you.

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