@iamsuperbleeder funny you said that really. because i was just about to make a video on how to tap into power under the dash! are you talking bout the fuse box?
@cartzar yes, but don't just pull a fuse out and stick the stripped wire into the fuse box and then shove the fuse back in... do it the right way and go buy a $3 fuse tap. find the fuse for your running lights (might be labeled tail lights or parking lights) and pull power from it with your fuse tap
ive been looking for a a tutorial like this all day. great job man. life saver. also, do you know how to make the lights pulsate to the beat of the music?
Or if your just looking to have the lights to stay on all the time you just run it into your fuse box (inside your car) on the driver side of the dashboard normally.
Why wouldnt you jsut run it from the positive and ground that you ALREADY ran through your driver side door.... then your not putting unnecessary wiring through the passenger door jam adding EVEN more risk of splicing the wire and shorting out your electrical system every time you open and close the door....you could easyily just run the wire behind the radio and out the other side of the back of the center consol maybe 3 foot of wire
When you put the wire through the door bracket every time you open door you can see the wire and that doesn't look good :) Cause i have done the same thing but the hard way :)
a little advice...i pulled my SMD's from the lamp above the windshield...so wether i want to keep them on or want them to turn on only when i open the doors or want to shut them off i just push a button...just saying :D
hey man is there a way you can hook up those kind of leds to a subwoofer or sub amplifier so that they light up when the bass hits WITHOUT damaging the amp or subwoofer??
There is another way to do it. You can get power from a fuse inside the car. You just have to check which one does not always have power going threw it. Good work though.
Use 18 gauge wire and plz use a resistor with the LED bulbs. The power source should be the battery and a switch inside the car. Using the the parking light wiring will put a strain on the harness and will cause bulbs and or fuses to blow out fast. Using a switch will also add more stylish lighting in your vehicle in my opinion.
@cbktexas its because you didnt use proper guaged wire. the 24 guage has enough girth to have as stable connection with the lights. the wires on the led strips are too thin. also make sure that the wires are wrapped around tightly so that there is always a solid connection. if its barley touching, it will cause the light to flicker and blow a fuse.
I think your actually retarded. Why wouldnt you just create a seperate circuit running striaght to the battery? And why would you run the wire through the cars firewall? You totally fucked up lol u made it so much harder
@DubCrewGeckos first off, feel free to think what you want, second if you know how to do it better, then you shouldnt be watching this vid, and third, h8rs gonnA h8
Okay I need help. I tried to install some LEDs tonight and when I did the Ignition Fuse blew twice. The fuse I used to connect the wires was the radio fuse in the front fuse box. Please help. Im new to this.
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 first of all, the radio has too much amperage to be messing with. Dont mess with fuses at All. Second, try connecting to a light source. All light sources are 12volts.
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 okay, dont mess with the fuse box, at all. second, make sure you try splicing into a light source, and not the radio. light sources have ideal amperage and voltage. im not sure about the radio. just try it with another source of power
@cartzar I bought some leds and the manual told me to connect it to any 10 amp fuse with constant power (like the radio fuse) no problem for me.. But I dont get why the igition fuse blew since the wires went to the radio fuse.. oh well :p things dont always work as it should ^^
@jalla24 yes you are right. but since i know that a lightbulb already works on the wires that lead to it, i will just splice into those because they are really low amperage.
Kool kool i wanna do this but everytime i find these lights u plug em into tha cigarette lighter and i dont want that i want everything hidin like urs thank u for tha vid imma check part 2 now for tha switch
you can two to one spliter and find a wire that lights something up like the lights that light up the letters on the gear shift and all you have to do is snap on the two to one run the wires and its done and when you adjust the light brightness it will adjust the leds to, i did mine in like 5 mins.
@devil010194 no. since they are parallel circuits, it doesnt effect intensity. just try to mount different lighting projects to different sources. i mounted the front leds to the right parking light, the interiors to the left light.
Props man for doing this yourself and everything, but wouldnt it have been easier to wire ur second strip of leds into the other strip of leds? then u wouldnt have to run the second wire from under the hood.
i have the exact same lights in my trailblazer, i have them in the same place as u, under my driver and passenger seat, and i have 3 near my subwoofers in the back.
@youngp8ntball it would have been easier. but i couldnt find a port linking the two feet areas. i couldnt figure out how to get the wire over to the second foot area.
I have a 2005 mazda 3 sport luxury, i bought similar lights to these from wal mart. if you want a quick easy install, take out your parking light or low beam fuse, wrap the positive wire around the positive side then reinsert the fuse once you ground it to a bold in your chasis. im sixteen and know nothing about cars and this seemed to be the quickest method.
@JoshPreher that may be true, but to be honest, you never want to mess with fuses. if there is a shortage within the fuse, the whole harness could burn out. i know you grounded it, but still, messing with fuses ends up backfiring.
@cartzar very nice tutorial, im going to do this to my car, just one question, will these lights stay on when your driving? or only when the car is in park? thanks, and please get back to me.
@trb2157 thanks! they will stay on when you drive. you can install a switch to turn them off while you are driving. in part 2, it shows you my new setting so the lights arent distracting, and also it shows you how to install the switch.
K first off there's no need to strip all three wires from the bulb. You can test to see wich wires you need by sticking the tube's wires in the end of the bulb connector. Second that's a great method if you want to start a fire and wreck your lighting harness. Next you should never run wires where they are visible or where they could be pinched. Only fools run wires through the door jams. There are holes in the firewall you should be running through.
@NeonMike81 i have tried that numerous times. i have tried to find holes in the firewall. but nothing. i have also tried to drill a hole, my power drill isnt powerful enough. i have tried to strip through some rubber, that is not good enough either... if you can help me get through my firewall, ill take down this tutorial, and make a better one
@shanteprinces thanks so much for your positive feedback! i have honestly looked everywhere to find out how to do this. but i couldnt find a single video. HOPE IT HELPS! and it would be great if everyone could spread the word! i am trying to get many views! also, i did not upload part 2 yet because i am waiting for my switch to come in the mail from ebay. it will work the same on an accord. if you can, can you upload a vid on how your interior lights looks and post as a response?
great video. helped me ou a lot. =)
avortiz90 2 days ago
So When you connected your did you have any problem with your blinker, flickering faster then normal ?
ReppiN4ChriisT 3 days ago
that would so void my warrenty on my car..
killacitybaby 4 days ago
Don't do that!!! This guy is idiot who has no idea what he is doing.This is the way to burn your car and don't get insurance payment
Vosone 2 weeks ago
i did this and some of the led burned out like only 2
96miatajj 1 month ago
Make a video except using the fuse box
TheAlexLeko 1 month ago
how much do the leds cost. the one the guy put in?
neinlights1014 1 month ago
why and the hell did you do that!! you could have used the cigarette lighter in the center console.
instead of you cutting into the main harness now if any moisture gets on to the slice it will cause
a short.
2008SUBARUCARGUY 1 month ago
i need help installing them in the under dash. where does the fuse thing go?!?!
flrockbandfreak 2 months ago
blue lights with a red dash u sir are amazing!
STUDxPANDA 2 months ago
kinda a stupid question but why wouldnt you do your leds in red to match your car lights?
mellerth 2 months ago
why in the hell did you go all the way up to the head light for power when you could have tapped in under the dash?
iamsuperbleeder 2 months ago 6
@iamsuperbleeder funny you said that really. because i was just about to make a video on how to tap into power under the dash! are you talking bout the fuse box?
cartzar 2 months ago
@cartzar yes, but don't just pull a fuse out and stick the stripped wire into the fuse box and then shove the fuse back in... do it the right way and go buy a $3 fuse tap. find the fuse for your running lights (might be labeled tail lights or parking lights) and pull power from it with your fuse tap
iamsuperbleeder 2 months ago
ive been looking for a a tutorial like this all day. great job man. life saver. also, do you know how to make the lights pulsate to the beat of the music?
jrodriguez99ymail 2 months ago
Or if your just looking to have the lights to stay on all the time you just run it into your fuse box (inside your car) on the driver side of the dashboard normally.
101mehey 2 months ago in playlist More videos from cartzar
Why wouldnt you jsut run it from the positive and ground that you ALREADY ran through your driver side door.... then your not putting unnecessary wiring through the passenger door jam adding EVEN more risk of splicing the wire and shorting out your electrical system every time you open and close the door....you could easyily just run the wire behind the radio and out the other side of the back of the center consol maybe 3 foot of wire
101mehey 2 months ago in playlist More videos from cartzar
When you put the wire through the door bracket every time you open door you can see the wire and that doesn't look good :) Cause i have done the same thing but the hard way :)
setonas23 2 months ago
How do I connect multiple led strips?
techmaster8 2 months ago
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techmaster8 2 months ago
You should write down the instructions on the info. Its a good video.
techmaster8 2 months ago
a little advice...i pulled my SMD's from the lamp above the windshield...so wether i want to keep them on or want them to turn on only when i open the doors or want to shut them off i just push a button...just saying :D
Andreidu90 3 months ago
hey man is there a way you can hook up those kind of leds to a subwoofer or sub amplifier so that they light up when the bass hits WITHOUT damaging the amp or subwoofer??
TheW3s 3 months ago
Do you need to tell your insurance company that you are installing these lights?
JayAOnline 3 months ago
@JayAOnline no sir. same thing with blacking out the tail lights, installing rims, cold air intake, exhausts, etc.
these things can be done without telling your insurance company...
cartzar 3 months ago 2
@JayAOnline and even a turbo. just don't be a jackass around the insurance building :)
chigger38 2 months ago
what about the ligths on the back seats?
jonatanalmendares 3 months ago
@jonatanalmendares i havent installed them...
cartzar 3 months ago
Haha o just read threw the comments and seen that fuse didn't work. :S nevermind my previous comment. Lol
19delreal 4 months ago
There is another way to do it. You can get power from a fuse inside the car. You just have to check which one does not always have power going threw it. Good work though.
19delreal 4 months ago
@19delreal how wuld i hook both wires to a fuse?
MendingSilence 2 months ago
When you put the wire through the door bracket everytime you open and close your door doesnt it sinch the wire?
Timmer7293 4 months ago
@Timmer7293 actually no, because there is a slight gap in every car door that leaves space for the rubber lining. thats where i put the wire across.
cartzar 4 months ago
nice sandals
pandax133 4 months ago
@pandax133 lol thx
cartzar 4 months ago
Nice video! personally i wouldve chosen red LEDs to match the existing lighting but it still looks tight
drumnbass00 4 months ago
Use 18 gauge wire and plz use a resistor with the LED bulbs. The power source should be the battery and a switch inside the car. Using the the parking light wiring will put a strain on the harness and will cause bulbs and or fuses to blow out fast. Using a switch will also add more stylish lighting in your vehicle in my opinion.
kennyskipper 4 months ago
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Why didn't u run your wire through your fire wall?
imthekookid 4 months ago
can u uses the back tail lights as well? or r the back tail lights dont caryy enought power to light them?
avietcong 4 months ago
@cbktexas its because you didnt use proper guaged wire. the 24 guage has enough girth to have as stable connection with the lights. the wires on the led strips are too thin. also make sure that the wires are wrapped around tightly so that there is always a solid connection. if its barley touching, it will cause the light to flicker and blow a fuse.
cartzar 4 months ago
just added leds to my car wit a toggle switch thanks to ur video couldnt have done it wit out it thanks 4 ur help
avietcong 4 months ago
Not bad ;)
agentindy 4 months ago
I think your actually retarded. Why wouldnt you just create a seperate circuit running striaght to the battery? And why would you run the wire through the cars firewall? You totally fucked up lol u made it so much harder
DubCrewGeckos 5 months ago
@DubCrewGeckos first off, feel free to think what you want, second if you know how to do it better, then you shouldnt be watching this vid, and third, h8rs gonnA h8
cartzar 5 months ago 3
Okay I need help. I tried to install some LEDs tonight and when I did the Ignition Fuse blew twice. The fuse I used to connect the wires was the radio fuse in the front fuse box. Please help. Im new to this.
MIMPRODUCTIONS22 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 first of all, the radio has too much amperage to be messing with. Dont mess with fuses at All. Second, try connecting to a light source. All light sources are 12volts.
cartzar 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 okay, dont mess with the fuse box, at all. second, make sure you try splicing into a light source, and not the radio. light sources have ideal amperage and voltage. im not sure about the radio. just try it with another source of power
cartzar 5 months ago
@cartzar I bought some leds and the manual told me to connect it to any 10 amp fuse with constant power (like the radio fuse) no problem for me.. But I dont get why the igition fuse blew since the wires went to the radio fuse.. oh well :p things dont always work as it should ^^
jalla24 5 months ago
@jalla24 yes you are right. but since i know that a lightbulb already works on the wires that lead to it, i will just splice into those because they are really low amperage.
cartzar 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 What power source would you suggest?
MIMPRODUCTIONS22 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 use the power source that i use in my video. the parking light. dont mess with fuse box.
cartzar 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 Thanks man! Tried it thru the headlights and works perfectly. I love it
MIMPRODUCTIONS22 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 no problem. glad i could help!
if you could, post a video response of your leds! i want to see how they look
cartzar 5 months ago
@MIMPRODUCTIONS22 no problem. glad i could help!
if you could, post a video response of your leds! i want to see how they look
cartzar 5 months ago
@cartzar just saw your comment, sure will
MIMPRODUCTIONS22 4 months ago
Kool kool i wanna do this but everytime i find these lights u plug em into tha cigarette lighter and i dont want that i want everything hidin like urs thank u for tha vid imma check part 2 now for tha switch
DJ4000VOLT 5 months ago
@DJ4000VOLT just remove the cig part and use the wires
pingpong316 5 months ago
good stuff bro but if you made the leds hidden it will be much much more nicer :)
craziel 5 months ago
@craziel watch part 2! i did exactly that !
cartzar 5 months ago
Just tap the power to the fuse box.
hyerxmas 5 months ago
@hyerxmas i dont want to mess with the fuse box AT ALL
cartzar 5 months ago
@cartzar yea bro the fuse box is really confusing
i7full 5 months ago
where did you get the led strips from?
2phlie 5 months ago
@2phlie from ebay. type in 30 smd led or 15. i chose 15 smd led
cartzar 5 months ago
you can two to one spliter and find a wire that lights something up like the lights that light up the letters on the gear shift and all you have to do is snap on the two to one run the wires and its done and when you adjust the light brightness it will adjust the leds to, i did mine in like 5 mins.
mmfwcljuggaloicp 6 months ago
will it affect the intensity of yr headlamps while u tend to hook up every thing in just one electric source？
devil010194 6 months ago
@devil010194 no. since they are parallel circuits, it doesnt effect intensity. just try to mount different lighting projects to different sources. i mounted the front leds to the right parking light, the interiors to the left light.
cartzar 6 months ago
so you hooked up all four lights into one parking light wire?
Luigy2111 6 months ago
@Luigy2111 no. the interiors to one, the exteriors to the other
cartzar 6 months ago
Props man for doing this yourself and everything, but wouldnt it have been easier to wire ur second strip of leds into the other strip of leds? then u wouldnt have to run the second wire from under the hood.
i have the exact same lights in my trailblazer, i have them in the same place as u, under my driver and passenger seat, and i have 3 near my subwoofers in the back.
youngp8ntball 6 months ago
@youngp8ntball it would have been easier. but i couldnt find a port linking the two feet areas. i couldnt figure out how to get the wire over to the second foot area.
cartzar 6 months ago
@cartzar o ok, yeah in my trailblazer there was an open area between the two feet areas, so i just ran it through there,
youngp8ntball 6 months ago
do u have to soder? or can u jsut use Electrical tape ?
avietcong 6 months ago
@avietcong no. solder not neccessary.
cartzar 6 months ago
thanks thought i would ahve to mess with the fuse box but this is way better thanks
avietcong 6 months ago
can you wire the lights to interior lights,so when you open the door it turns on and when you close them they go off ?
Bojanpzs1 6 months ago
where'd u get those from
rcadespades 6 months ago
@rcadespades ebay
cartzar 6 months ago
the "silver" wire is tin or tin coated copper
mattrocks6 6 months ago
when are you going to upload part 2
MrAcid125 7 months ago
I have a 2005 mazda 3 sport luxury, i bought similar lights to these from wal mart. if you want a quick easy install, take out your parking light or low beam fuse, wrap the positive wire around the positive side then reinsert the fuse once you ground it to a bold in your chasis. im sixteen and know nothing about cars and this seemed to be the quickest method.
JoshPreher 7 months ago
@JoshPreher that may be true, but to be honest, you never want to mess with fuses. if there is a shortage within the fuse, the whole harness could burn out. i know you grounded it, but still, messing with fuses ends up backfiring.
cartzar 7 months ago
question, 1) do you have to use solder? or can u just twist the wires together and electrical tape ?
2) why 24ga instead of 18ga wire? and the wires u used are just clear speaker wires?
brianv3ntura 7 months ago
@cartzar very nice tutorial, im going to do this to my car, just one question, will these lights stay on when your driving? or only when the car is in park? thanks, and please get back to me.
trb2157 8 months ago
@trb2157 thanks! they will stay on when you drive. you can install a switch to turn them off while you are driving. in part 2, it shows you my new setting so the lights arent distracting, and also it shows you how to install the switch.
cartzar 8 months ago
K first off there's no need to strip all three wires from the bulb. You can test to see wich wires you need by sticking the tube's wires in the end of the bulb connector. Second that's a great method if you want to start a fire and wreck your lighting harness. Next you should never run wires where they are visible or where they could be pinched. Only fools run wires through the door jams. There are holes in the firewall you should be running through.
NeonMike81 8 months ago
@NeonMike81 i have tried that numerous times. i have tried to find holes in the firewall. but nothing. i have also tried to drill a hole, my power drill isnt powerful enough. i have tried to strip through some rubber, that is not good enough either... if you can help me get through my firewall, ill take down this tutorial, and make a better one
cartzar 8 months ago
@cartzar i have mazda mx3 i kno i had same trouble finding hole on firewall for my amp power wire.
mohammedraziq786 6 months ago
this is exactly what i have been looking for. hopefully it works the same way with my honda accord. cant find part 2 yet. will be waiting for it
shanteprinces 8 months ago
@shanteprinces thanks so much for your positive feedback! i have honestly looked everywhere to find out how to do this. but i couldnt find a single video. HOPE IT HELPS! and it would be great if everyone could spread the word! i am trying to get many views! also, i did not upload part 2 yet because i am waiting for my switch to come in the mail from ebay. it will work the same on an accord. if you can, can you upload a vid on how your interior lights looks and post as a response?
cartzar 8 months ago