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Need 12v location to put LED under center console

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by bensmail, Mar 13, 2010.

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    I took apart the shifter section and want to run a few white LEDs to light up under the center console. I was hoping someone would know which wire to pull the 12v from. I'd just hook up a voltage meter but the car doesn't like it when you turn it on with those plugs undone.

    I assume I can ground it anywhere to the car body like a regular car.
     
    #1 bensmail, Mar 13, 2010
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    I stole one of the wire from the 12v in the dash, next to the heated switch, for my Valentine One. I don't recall which color... If I do I will PM you.
     
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    Looking into it more I figured out the white plug was for the park button which is the one that the car freaks out about if it's disconnected when you turn on the car. I ended up using a meter and found a green wire on the black plug that had 12v when the lights were on and tapped off of that. For ground I just attached it to a small screw holding part of the trim on. It works great.
     
    #3 bensmail, Mar 13, 2010
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    Please share with pictures if you could. I have been thinking about doing the very same thing but haven't put the time into finding with wires to tap. What lights did you use to light up the console?
     
    #4 HI MPG, Mar 14, 2010
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    Now that I know how to take the trim off it will be easy to get a pic. I'll try to remember to post one later today.

    The light I used was just a single bright white LED for 12v. I found a 4 pack at Autozone for $10. It was a little more than I wanted to pay for an LED but I did get 4 and when I took a close look at the picture in the top right corner I just knew it was a sign....

    There is a small hole in the trim under the shifter already and I just ran the wire up through that.

    I have not had a chance to see it at night yet.
     
    #5 bensmail, Mar 14, 2010
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