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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 08:59 PM
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Adding an external led light and I wired it directly into the fuse box. Tapped into the right side headlight fuse so it would be on when the headlights are on, but the problem is it'* always on. Car off, lights in off position, other headlight off, right side headlight also off, LED light is still on! What am I missing??
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 08:31 AM
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That fuse sounds like its always getting power no matter what the head light switch is on or key switch.

What year is this and does it have LED headlights? You certainly don't want to tee off of a headlight feed, might cause issues with the module.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:04 PM
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I think I need to target an acc fuse slot, just having trouble finding one.
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 03:20 PM
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I agree!
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 10:59 PM
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If you want it on with the headlights use a relay to power it from the headlight relay. If the circuit can handle the added current from the led you won't need the relay.
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Originally Posted by carfixer007
If you want it on with the headlights use a relay to power it from the headlight relay. If the circuit can handle the added current from the led you won't need the relay.

I'm going to try this next. Used my meter and there'* no small acc fuses in the engine box. So my only other option would be to feed the wire under the lead of one of the larger ones.
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