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Old 03-16-2020, 12:20 PM #1
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Electrical Advice for LED markers

I'm getting ready to install an aftermarket front bumper and want to tie in the side/running LED lights (fab four 60mm LEDs) to my existing always-on OEM markers (2008 Limited). The lights came with resistors, so I'll add those in-line.

That said, what's the best way to achieve this? The markers came with T-taps but I've heard nothing but bad things about using them.

Seems like I have these options, but is one recommended over another?
1. Use t-taps and tie into existing wiring at each headlight;
2. Strip sheathing off existing headlight wiring and solder in a connection (this seems painful, given the limited space to work with);
3. Run electrical to a blank in the fuse box from each light;

Any thoughts are appreciated, the one thing I haven't dealt with much is electrical. Thanks
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No need to add the resistors, you only need them if you're not running stock signals. Wiring those resistors with existing incandescent signals may actually cause too much of an electrical load.

Do it right and solder, no t-taps
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Thanks, that's what I suspected.

The other option I've found that looks slightly better than t-taps are posi-taps, but will likely go with something cleaner and more permanent/dependable. Hate the thought of introducing electronic gremlins in any capacity.
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t-taps are fine as long its done right, wire should be exposed a little when putting the t-tap on. solder is great too.
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