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jdkoppel 
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I am wanting to install 4 led lights in the car. What would be the best type? (the same as parking lights?) And where do i run the leads to for power? Im an amateur so your help is much appreciated!

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jdkoppel 
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I have a 1997 Mirage Asti S

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menace2sobriety 
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their are many sizes of l.e.d's what do you want to them for. or where at?

jdkoppel 
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5mm for footwells in car
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when would you like them to light up? with the dome light when you open the doors?

jdkoppel 
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thefivespeeder wrote:

when would you like them to light up? with the dome light when you open the doors?

I want to run them to a switch which is connected to ignition.

Is the following wiring diagram correct:

Battery+---Switch---------Resistor1---LED1-----Ground

                              \____Resistor2---LED2-----Ground
                                \___Resistor3---LED3-----Ground
                                  \__Resistor4---LED4-----Ground

is that right?

Oznium 
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Thats correct. Don't forget a fuse!
jdkoppel 
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yea im going to run it to a 10amp fuse in the ignition section of the fuse box. thats right is it?

l0gik2 
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What leds do u have?  are they 12v leds or 3.5 volt or what.  You may need some resistance.  And then just wire the positive to whatever u want.  i use frequently use the lighter, radio, sunroof whatever power if u want it to be on only when the car is on.  I use this setup for lights under my seats.

jdkoppel 
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what leads do you reccommend? for your lights do you wire the led's to the fuse box with the radio etc? or to the radio wire itself?
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