under dash lights

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Flashburn66

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hello everyone. I have a 2017 ram 1500 SLT. I currently do have the factory under dash lights when you open the door. i was curious if anyone has added aftermarket under dash lights that you can change colors of and tie them into the dimmer for the dash lights so you can have them on when driving. Kinda like what ford has with some of their cars/trucks.

I just thought it would be kinda cool to have and wanted to see if anyone has tried it.

Thanks.
 

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following. I got some color changing strips with controller that plugs in to a 12v cig outlet I would like to not use the outlet.
 

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I don't know about the dimming part, but most trucks have the wires there even if you don't have the lights.
(My truck has the harnesses but no lights)
I think the ones under the backseat are hot with the interior lights from the dealer.
You could tap into these for cab lights, but it would be off when driving.

Maybe you could find the lead wire for your dash lights and use it as your source wire.
But unless your LEDs are dimmable I don't think they will behave properly if dimmed.
 
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