When wiring up LEDs to power, you need to run a resistor in line with the LED or it'll burn up. You also need to find one made for 12V and pick the resistor based on its maximum amperage...

Here's the easy way (courtesy of Google):

http://www.elexp.com/opt_6bid.htm

-Boyo


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