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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 05:23 PM
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Has anyone found an accessible 12V switched power supply in the engine compartment? If so, where? I do not have the engine beautification package. I want to add my own led lights, maybe with some color.
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Has anyone found an accessible 12V switched power supply in the engine compartment? If so, where? I do not have the engine beautification package. I want to add my own led lights, maybe with some color.
FWIW, thought about getting remotely controlled LED's that could change color and making an electrical circuit from a 12 volt source to replace the batteries. Then thought about my use. It's mostly to answer the key question most ask when they see my C8, "Let's See The Engine!" Doesn't happen that much at night and from what I did see getting power from Fuse panel behind the waterfall or from the power in the Trunk- not worth the effort for the few times I would use it. Batteries will work fine and easy to replace.

Found some waterproof, bright LED's that were 2.7 inch diameter and for <$15 worth a try. Look great and show off my new Edge Red Engine Cover! This is a PDF with all the details: http://netwelding.com/Engine_Lights.pdf


With White Light Turned on at Night. Can use Remote from Driver's Seat.


Red Light at Night. Many More Colors AND Flash Button to Vary Colors at 1 Second Intervals.

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Thanks. Just ordered 2 like yours's.
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