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Need Help with SMD Bar! |
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MrCapcom
Joined: Nov 07 2008 Posts: 5 |
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:22 am
I just received my SMD lights and it has this tip on each side how can i tell which one is the hot and the ground? I don't see any markings or anything to tell which one is which.
I'm just hooking up one to go in my grille so I think i just have to cut one of those off but like i said I don't see a black and red marker or anything to tell which one is the hot or the ground here is pics 
I searched didn't find anything can someone post up pics on which is which or something to help? thanks in advance! |
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TRogers
Joined: Feb 09 2005 Posts: 5363 Location: Ohio - Go Bucks!  1995 Ford Probe Last updated: 05/09/08 2000 BMW 3-Series Last updated: 04/21/09 1993 Ford Ranger Last updated: 05/07/08 2008 Ford F-Series Pickup Last updated: 04/21/09 2006 Chrysler 300C Hemi Last updated: 11/01/09 |
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:33 am
There is a marking on the board itself. Look where the wires connect to the board, that should tell you.
Actually in the pictures you posted you can see the small + and - symbol on the board, but they should be on the ends of the bar as well. |
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MrCapcom
Joined: Nov 07 2008 Posts: 5 |
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:47 am
which is hot and ground + is hot and - is ground?
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TRogers
Joined: Feb 09 2005 Posts: 5363 Location: Ohio - Go Bucks! 1995 Ford Probe Last updated: 05/09/08 2000 BMW 3-Series Last updated: 04/21/09 1993 Ford Ranger Last updated: 05/07/08 2008 Ford F-Series Pickup Last updated: 04/21/09 2006 Chrysler 300C Hemi Last updated: 11/01/09 |
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:50 am
Yessir. + is your 12 volts (hot) and - is your ground.
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Phil
Owner, Oznium.com Joined: Feb 11 2003 Posts: 7317 Location: Bay Area, CA 2001 Toyota Highlander Last updated: 08/02/08 2000 Toyota 4Runner Last updated: 05/28/07 2006 Scion tC Last updated: 11/12/07 2002 GMC Sierra Last updated: 08/02/08 |
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:28 am
If you reverse the polarity, nothing bad will happen, it just won't light up. Then, flip it around and it should light up.
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MrCapcom
Joined: Nov 07 2008 Posts: 5 |
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Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:36 pm
thanks a bunch
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