Adding lighting to trunk

Solidjake · 09-16-2021, 05:42 AM

Morning guys. Searched around a bit but didn't find threads on this.

Has anyone added led strips in their trunk for added lighting? I assume a strip is used thay runs on 12v and it tapped into the trunk light, correct? If so can someone post a link to a good strip to purchase. Looking for white 4000/5000K.

I was redoing some wiring in the trunk area and cleaning and it was nice with the extra lighting of a mag mounted light.

Thanks

Billfitz · 09-16-2021, 07:53 AM

I used one of these for a similar project. With a 12v source omit the AC transformer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

im_an_alien · 09-16-2021, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

I used one of these for a similar project. With a 12v source omit the AC transformer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think them is dashcam battery packs in OP's trunk

Billfitz · 09-16-2021, 10:37 AM

I'd do as the OP said, piggy back it on to the trunk light wiring. It doesn't draw enough current to create any problems.

jitenr91 · 09-29-2021, 10:00 AM

I've used a Cob style 12v LED strip off eBay and it works fine. I tapped into the wiring of the original light.

jitenr91 · 09-29-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jitenr91

I've used a Cob style 12v LED strip off eBay and it works fine. I tapped into the wiring of the original light.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233789149...YAAOSwvvhfewOv

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I used one of these for a similar project. With a 12v source omit the AC transformer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8243 Rep 16,079 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I'd do as the OP said, piggy back it on to the trunk light wiring. It doesn't draw enough current to create any problems.
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jitenr91 Registered 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I've used a Cob style 12v LED strip off eBay and it works fine. I tapped into the wiring of the original light. Attached Images
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