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Interior lights for 2004 Chev van?

I want to add some more interior lights in my van and the existing light in back has two wires going to it. Can I add some lights and just ground the negative side to the chassis so I only have to add one wire?

Why doesnt the factory just ground the negative?

Will it cause any problems?

Update:

It does have a time delay for the interior lights

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  • 1 decade ago
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    This is an easy question as I am a mechanic for gm. DO NOT ADD ANY COMPONENTS TO A FACTORY CIRCUIT. This will cause problems due to amprage increases witch will cause fuses to blow or possible burn your car to the ground. Tips to doing this. build a new circuit for the lighting with a new power suply wire in the size for the amps you will need.

    fuse this circuit and make sure shrink wrap connections and once grounded. spray rubberized coating over the ground. The first thing i do when i get a car with bizzar electrical problems or fueses blowing is look for after market devices. 9 times out of 10 thats it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it may cause problems each door works the light separately, each pin feeds back to a module and then goes to the light. I would advise you to grab the + 12v. lighter wire then chassis ground it. if you go to the dome light you have to many modules to go threw.

  • 1 decade ago

    Adding more inside lights is easy, just connect to the 2 wires that are there.

    Source(s): Dons Auto Service
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