24v led lighted license plate

[bprzyw]

Ok, so not sure where this goes….. but hope it’s here. I got a 24v led license plate holder. I have it wired up to #21 on the drivers side taillight. When turning on the lights I notice the drivers side tail light is dim. I disconnected the license plate light and the taillight works just fine. Am I missing something? Maybe a needed resistor? Help appreciated.
Thank you!!

 

[Gypsyman]

The wire number should be correct. Did you check to see what the wattage of the bulb in the license plate light is? It sounds like you’re pulling more amperage on that circuit than it can provide for some reason.

 

[GopherHill]

The LED bulb shouldn't pull much current. Pretty much has to be another issue.

 

[Gypsyman]

I was wondering if in fact it was actually an LED or something different.

 

[williamh]

There should be NO current drain from an led bulb. Is the ground on the tail light good especially if you used the tail light ground for the license plate light.

 

[bprzyw]

It is a 24v. I thought it was led, but maybe not. Says 3 bulbs…. This is what I got:

HMMWV M35A2 M923A2 M998 M151 License Plate Light Bracket With Light 24V | eBay

Built in light bar has 3 light bulbs for easy viewing.

www.ebay.com

I want to say ground, but disconnected the taillight is 100%. I contacted the seller to find specs.
Maybe a Y adapter and ground the license plate light by its self….
I needed to order more packard ends anyway.
I’ll check into it more Saturday.

 

[bprzyw]

There should be NO current drain from an led bulb. Is the ground on the tail light good especially if you used the tail light ground for the license plate light.

Yes, I am using the taillight ground. It is very good.

 

[bprzyw]

Well, it’s the ground…..problem solved