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Old Feb 20, 2022 | 04:28 PM
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I purchased the factory engine compartment lights and connectors. I want to hook them up with a remote switch. I have the wires into the interior and can get them close to the fuse box. Does anyone know where I can get a good ground and which fuses are always hot?

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Old Feb 21, 2022 | 12:53 AM
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I say you’re working too hard my friend. Check Paragon Performance YouTube they have a harness which uses the defroster button.
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Thanks I know about that wiring harness but I don't want that option. I want to be able to turn the lights on when the car is off at car shows. I need to connect to a hot always fuse. The problem I have first is finding a ground point.
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Why would you want to run the defroster just because you want the engine compartment lights on? Inelegant solution at best.
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