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Old 12-06-11, 07:45 PM
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I'm considering adding new light in the trunk of my ES350, right now, i have a 120cm strip of white led with 3m backsiding, quite bright and hoping to velcro on the metal sheet where the sub is resting on. I know that leds strip takes little amps, would you think i can tap to the present trunk light ?

I would think it is ok, but always good to ask first.

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maybe tap into the stock wires for the trunk light?
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Post pictures because I've thought about doing this in our car.
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You can just tap into your original trunk light no problem.
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You could probably find a base that fits into the stock housing like a normal bulb and use that to power your LED strip. That would mean no cutting or splicing of the factory wiring
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Yes, you can find a 194 base and and adapt it to the trunk light socket. This can be found on v-leds.com.

BUT if you do decide to t-tap or splice tap the led power wire to one of the trunk wires, please take pics and DIY... i have yet to do mine too.
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