Wiring question on 2011 Elantra

LEDs do not draw a lot of current, you could use AA batteries for this and avoid tinkering with the car's circuit.

"Irwell" wrote

That would be a PITA as you want them to come on with the interior light and go out with it also.

I doubt it would blow the fuse as the led lights take very little juice.

The connection can be made with a connector that clamps onto the wire and has a needle that pierces the insulation. No wire stripping or cutting needed. You local auto part store should have them.

If you cannot find the right wire, check hmaservice.com for a wiring diagram. It is free to use. You need Internet Explorer and you may have to download the viewer from Adobe (also free) to see the diagrams.

2 or 3 LEDs connected in series should approximate the 12+ volts in the car's system. Connecting to the dome light should be very easy. Your main problem will be how to route the wires.

On 6/14/2011 7:43

If you connect 3 LEDs in series, you should be OK with the 12+ volts in the car's system.

After much calling around, as I mentioned I'm not an electrician, this is what I plan to do. I have a add-a-fuse ordered. Allows me to plug it into the void (for the fuse) in the fuse box for the dome light. This add-a-fuse has a space for a 10a fuse and a wire to which I am going to directly run my positive wire to for the lights. So it goes like this , I hope. Add-a-fuse goes into the 10 amp fuse box where the orig. 10a fuse was. 10a fuse goes into add-a-fuse and the positive wire for lights goes into the provided wire on the add-a- fuse. Of course ground goes to ground. Sound like a plan?..........Doc

What's that burning rubber smell?

you've done it before then....

Is this the right way to go ??????????????