Another way to add lights to the Glove box using Nichia's White LEDs tied in to the dash and console lights. The LEDs are rated at 1500mcd, 50 degrees pattern using 3.6V at 20mA typical. Power consumption is only 0.25 watt each.

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	Parts used: 2 White LEDs (50 degrees light pattern at 1500mcd), Chrome LED mounts, 330 Ohms 1/2 watt resistor, small butt connectors and some wires
	This is before the LED is assembled into the mount
	The rubber insert secured the LED inside the mount, notice the mount's reflector
	Both LEDs are assembled, Radio Shack sells these pre-assembled LEDs but not with white LEDs
	This the Glove Box Latch viewed from behind
	The 2 oval holes are perfect size for the LED mounts, no drilling required
	LEDs mounted into the existing holes
	Closer view
	Viewed from the front
	The built in reflector of the mount will help spread the light since LEDs produce focus beam of light
	White wire (Positive power) is connected to the LONGER lead (Positive/Anode) of the LED
	Black wire (Negative) is connected to the SHORTER lead (Negative/Cathode) of the LED
	Black wire from the SHORTER lead of the first LED is connected to the LONGER (Positive) of the other LED --> The LEDs are connected in series so I only need 1 resistor
	The 330 ohms resistor is connected to between the Shorter lead (Negative) of the LED and the Black wire (Negative power / ground) --> The resistor is required to limit the current to 20 mA
	The wires are held in placed by duct tape, that's it...DONE!
	This shot was taken in complete darkness from 2 feet away
	From 5+ feet away, notice the blue ring on the floor which is typical of White LEDs
	The LEDs are 9 feet away from the clock, yet they still provide so much light
	Power and ground wires are tapped from Radio's illumination
	This shot was taken in complete darkness, the LEDs are very bright and white
	This shot was taken from behind the fold up tray
	After glove box was installed. Oops... the LEDs are illuminating behind the glove box due to the latch plate angle. Well, back to the drawing board
	Remove the LEDs from its' mount by pulling the rubber inserts
	Close up of the LED out of its' mount
	Everything has been taken apart
	Need to fabricate 2 brackets to fix the angle of the LEDs
	The brackets are mounted to the same oval holes, no need to drill
	Close up of the bracket
	After the mounts and the LEDs are installed on the new brackets
	Close up of the new setup, no rewiring needed
	Since the assembly is now in front of the latch place, 1/4" split loom is used for a more professional look
	Since the brackets are adjustable, the LEDs can be aim at the proper spot
	View from behind the fold up tray, notice how bright the glove box is
	View from underneath
	Not factory look, but the LEDs provide much more lights while using only 0.5 watt

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