[brijamelsh]

Hey, I am working on a project to wire up some LED accent lights from XKGlow to my 2016 Mazda 3 iTouring Hatch. The controller has a wire that you can use to tap into a power source that is activated when braking. This sends a signal to the controller and the controller will turn all the LEDs red.

I am trying to find a good (semi convenient) wire that I can tap into for this. I was thinking about one of the wires that come out of the brake switch, but it's a hard to get to place and if I accidentally cut one of the wires I'm SOL.

My next thought was there has to be a wire in the main bundle that's inside the driver door kick plate trim area. But I'm not sure which wire it would be and I don't really know to test for it.

If anyone knows a good way to do this, I would be greatfull.

Thanks!

 

[Tristan-cx5]

Which car exactly? This info might help the helpers.
Edit: Sorry, I missed that its a 2016 Mazda 3 iTouring Hatch.

 

[perseus]

Maybe something like this if you can find one compatible with the Gen3s? I assume you don't want them coming on and off every time you brake...

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[Luis_Heineken]

Try using a test light.

 

[Luis_Heineken]

Using a Test Light

Basic car audio technical information with plenty of graphics. This site starts with the most basic information so that everyone will be able to understand the more advanced topics toward the end of the site.

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