1996 Volkswagen Jetta Wiring

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN0100
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I am trying to hook up 12V LED lights. I wanted to hook them up to the light switch but because there is a dimming wheel I don't get the 12V that I need.
Is there a wire I can splice into that has the constant 12V that I need when the car light switch is turned on?
Also I noticed that the cigarette lighter does not get 12V when I turn my lights on, why is that.
Sep 3, 2010 at 10:46 PM
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MADMIKE1735
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most things in a vw or audi are controlled by the ignition.... key off= power off.... if you need constant power, go to the battery, but run a fuse, and a switch.... that way you can turn off your leds when you want to...
Sep 10, 2010 at 10:04 PM