A 12v power source for LED, inside of amp?

[F A T B O Y 10+ year member]

I'm putting a strip of LED's inside my amp, and i was wondering where i could grab power from to power them?

My amp (AP3001d) already had an LED on the front, so i took the + and - from there and soldered my LED strip to it, but it obviously wasn't enough power. (didn't work)

Was also wondering...

Are these 12v power wires constant, or do they only have power when the H/U is on? I mean, if i used these as a power source for my LED's, would they stay on always or just when i turn the key?

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[z0n3d0u7 10+ year member]

Those i believe, Would have your LED's on ALL the time. I would personally run a relay for your remote, And use the same relay to power your LED's. You may be able to tap into the remove in there somewhere, Id assume.

 

[AleroKing 10+ year member]

that wire seems like overkill for leds, i would hook up a flip switch on your dash, and then hook the leds up to the switch. This option you will be able to turn the leds on and off as you please and not have them on everytime you start your car

 

[justafifteen 10+ year member]

Hook the + wire to the ground on the amp, and the - to the remote on the amp. I had some fans hooked up that way to help cool my amp off, they only turn on when the amp is on.