I installed the one with sequential turn signals. Tapped into fog and drl fuses and it stayed on even with the car off. Easiest way was just tapping the positive wire into the drl wire positive and using electrical tape to hold it after twisting them together. (Black wire DRL using gray wire for the 10th gen Honda Si models)
why did you choose to use the 7.5Amp Fuse? I looked at the spec of the light through the link above, and my calculation shows that I can just hook it up to a 3Amp fuse? The total power used for the light is P = 10W/m. Assuming it's 150 cm = 1.5m, then total power will be used by the light is 10W/m x 1.5m = 15 W. Given that the voltage is 12V and P = I x V, then current (i) = P / V = 15W / 12V = 1.25 Amp. Can you please help to explain why are you choosing to use the 7.5 Amp Fuse? Additionally, why do you need to add two 7.5 Amp Fuse to the Fuse Tap? Thanks!!!
I didn’t choose the fuse based on amperage. I chose based on ability to come on when ignition is on and turn off when ignition is turned off. This was the only fuse available under the hood for this car. As for matching the fuse I always just match the fuse amperage I’m tapping into because that’s what the instructions were on the fuse tap I bought. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
You need to buy a fuse connector. A fuse connector should only have one accessory attached to it to not overload the fuse. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
You will have to check the layout of your fuse box and pick one of the ones I mentioned in the video. Every vehicle is different. I personally don’t know your fuse box layout.
Hi , I have the same strip light, and I'm trying to install it to Nissan Altima 2018. Do you have any idea which fuse should I install it to ! Thanks alot
Regardless of the vehicle, you have a few options of DRL, fog lights, headlights, parking lights, ignition or accessory fuse. As for locating those fuses you will have to look at the lid of the fuse box or consult a service manual for your specific vehicle. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Why mine i hook the red wire to my daytime running fuse and stay on while my car is off?So i just hook it up to my headlight wire but i want it to stay on when my daytime light is on.
If you want a really good one that will last please check out this video: th-cam.com/video/sYn8gDpO-VQ/w-d-xo.html In the link above I actually installed one on an equinox. It’s very strong and durable. Info to purchase is all in the description. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
did you cut the strip? If you cut the strip did it effect the animation? Did you seal the end that you cut? Did the end you cut have the wire connected? what is the length of the strip?
Never cut the light strip. They say you can cut but I always tell people not to. Once it is cut then the startup sequence will be off center and will look terrible. Plus you will be breaking the factory seal. The strip comes in two sizes: 150cm and 180cm. You will need to measure your vehicle to see what size you need then you select the size before you order. And remember the company selling these things don’t know anything about cars. They just sell what is popular on the market and rebrand it just like all the other companies. So their instructions are not always accurate. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I bought it at a store called princess auto. You can purchase at most auto parts stores. Amazon also Carrie’s them. They are called “piggyback fuses” or “fuse taps”. I’ve done this on my vehicle and my coworkers vehicle and there are no issues of blown fuses. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
They do not list the amperage that the light draws. No need to worry about a blown fuse. I would not post a video that would lead to damage of a vehicle. This install is safe.
For this specific vehicle I used mini fuse tap due to the location of neighboring fuses getting in the way. This vehicle takes low profile fuses but mini fuses will fit as well. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
No it is not ok to use multiple taps. That will 100% end up either in a blown fuse or causing a fire. Only ever use one tap per fuse. If you need a lot of fuse taps you might consider installing an auxiliary fuse block in your vehicle to make for easier fuse installs. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and please like and subscribe
You can use t-tap wire connectors. I illustrate in this video link how to use a t-tap: th-cam.com/video/1o60yTSZALg/w-d-xo.html However these connectors should only be used in fully sealed areas. Corrosion can occur at the split point. It’s better and more durable to use a piggyback fuse. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi i have a question id really appreciate an answer to im trying to install this on my 2008 honda civic and it seems like all the fuses remain on even when the car is off and that keeps the light on all the time or else it doesn't even turn on when the grounding wire is not connected to the battery is there any solution for this?
No you cannot. That will blow the fuse. You need to use the equal fuse. Fuses are designed specifically for exact amps. You put a lesser amp fuse and you will constantly be blowing fuses. Put a greater amp fuse and it will not blow when there is an electrical issue and you can cause catastrophic damage and even a fire. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi, could you please tell me if it's mandatory to add 2 fuses on the tap? I see you have two 7.5amps fuses attached to the tap. You have to do it so it won't overload?
Hello. The reason 2 fuses are used in the piggyback wire is because one fuse powers the original accessory and one powers the added accessory. So in this video we put the fuse into the ignition fuse slot. When you look at the piggyback wire, the fuse closest to the prongs will power the ignition that we tapped into. The fuse on top of that will power the light strip. So in the event that the light strip blows it’s fuse (the top fuse), the ignition will still operate as if nothing happened because it’s still pulling power from the fuse closest to the prongs. I installed a light strip on my equinox and used a piggyback fuse wire that only had one fuse slot. I had it hooked up to my headlights, so if the light strip blew the fuse, I wouldn’t have power to the light strip or my headlights. So it’s best to buy the two fuse piggybacks. Hope the answers your question. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I have a stupid question I’m just learning this stuff. How do you know the voltage or whatever of the fuse you’re pairing it to? For example let’s say I can pair this to my headlight in fuse box, how do I know the voltage of that so I can use the same fuse plug thing? Thanks for any help
That’s a good question. Fuses are not measured in volts. They are measured in amps. There is a small number on the top of the fuse and that represents the amps. So this car I tapped into a 7.5 amp fuse so I just matched the fuse with a Luther 7.5 amp. On the Chevy that I installed the light on I saw you comment there as well, I tapped into a 15 amp so I matched it with a 15 amp. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I have a question, so the lights I purchased say they are 12 volts. I see my “DRL,” which I’m guessing is “daytime running lights,” is 7.5 amps. Other things are different amps, does it matter how many volts something is going into the amps of a fuse?
The 12 volts is simply referring to the power supply which is your 12 volt battery. It has no relation to the amp of the fuse. 7.5 is plenty good to hook up. On the Honda in this video I used the 7.5 amp ignition fuse and all is well
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I saw another video recommending to hook a smaller piggyback fuse into a larger OEM fuse to reduce stress, instead of using 7.5 onto OEM 7.5. I believe relaying the larger for example 10 amp fuse first, and then my aftermarket 7.5 (goodnight) fuse. Also using a volt meter to determine which side of fuse is the actual power supply. Does this sound correct to you, thanks so much for answering
Yes that is correct as well only if you need two different amperage fuses. Both my method and the one you mentioned work equally. Using a circuit tester pen or voltmeter will indeed indicate the direct power supply. That’s where your higher amperage fuse goes. I personally always just matched the fuses to reduce the chance of mixing it up backwards lol.
Just found the info you are looking for. The light strip draws 10w per minute. Not sure how that translates to amps but I hope it helps you. I plugged this one into a 7.5 amp fuse and there have been no issues yet. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@BillOfAllTrades2016 Yes, it does. Thank you. I'll explain. Power ÷ voltage = amperage of fuse. So if it's 10w ÷ 12 volts from car battery = 0.388 amp. That's low. So I guess a 5amp fuse would suffice. 👍 I think that's the lowest I've seen. But I have to check my rude again.
Ok. Wow that is a low amperage. I know when it arrived in the mail I was too lazy to go out to my car to test it on the car battery so I tested it with a 9v battery like what you would find in a smoke detector and it worked lol.
Installing it above the grill would interfere with the weather strip seal on this particular vehicle. These are universal so they can be installed on the hood or on the grill. My Chevy is mounted on the grill because the weather seal is on the hood. When installing the wires simply open the hood as far as it will go to see how long you need then add 2 inches spare and you won’t have an issue. Thanks for watching
Buy your light strip here: carxk.com/products/hood-car-light-strip-auto-engine?ref=IcbDmbnB Use coupon code BILLYB32 to receive 10% off Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Wrapping a wire around a fuse is only temporary and can fall out over time. Take the time to use an add a fuse to connect to your fuse of choice. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Please look at the fuse map located on the inside of your fuse box lid to figure out what fuse you will use. I already listed the most common fuses used. I don’t know every car. This install was vehicle specific.
You connect to the fuse box exactly the way I showed in the video. There is no other way I can explain that. The only difference is the location of your fuse that you attach to.
I installed the one with sequential turn signals. Tapped into fog and drl fuses and it stayed on even with the car off. Easiest way was just tapping the positive wire into the drl wire positive and using electrical tape to hold it after twisting them together. (Black wire DRL using gray wire for the 10th gen Honda Si models)
Excellent. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thanks for easy quick video!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Gracias. Excelente vídeo!
You’re welcome. And Thank you. Please like and subscribe.
why did you choose to use the 7.5Amp Fuse? I looked at the spec of the light through the link above, and my calculation shows that I can just hook it up to a 3Amp fuse? The total power used for the light is P = 10W/m. Assuming it's 150 cm = 1.5m, then total power will be used by the light is 10W/m x 1.5m = 15 W. Given that the voltage is 12V and P = I x V, then current (i) = P / V = 15W / 12V = 1.25 Amp. Can you please help to explain why are you choosing to use the 7.5 Amp Fuse? Additionally, why do you need to add two 7.5 Amp Fuse to the Fuse Tap? Thanks!!!
I didn’t choose the fuse based on amperage. I chose based on ability to come on when ignition is on and turn off when ignition is turned off. This was the only fuse available under the hood for this car. As for matching the fuse I always just match the fuse amperage I’m tapping into because that’s what the instructions were on the fuse tap I bought. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
The do I need to buy a fuse connector or can we use the ones that r already in use with headlights
You need to buy a fuse connector. A fuse connector should only have one accessory attached to it to not overload the fuse. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
How can I wire it in a 1999 Buick lesabre. I really need to make sure I’m doing everything correctly?
You will have to check the layout of your fuse box and pick one of the ones I mentioned in the video. Every vehicle is different. I personally don’t know your fuse box layout.
Hi , I have the same strip light, and I'm trying to install it to Nissan Altima 2018. Do you have any idea which fuse should I install it to !
Thanks alot
Regardless of the vehicle, you have a few options of DRL, fog lights, headlights, parking lights, ignition or accessory fuse. As for locating those fuses you will have to look at the lid of the fuse box or consult a service manual for your specific vehicle. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Any advice for wiring it to a Tucson ix35? I can't find any fuse in my fuse box for acc or lights.
Why mine i hook the red wire to my daytime running fuse and stay on while my car is off?So i just hook it up to my headlight wire but i want it to stay on when my daytime light is on.
Why not wire it like I said in the video. It’s works. Just put it to the ignition fuse and there will be no issue.
Do these last? I've seen some being sold on Amazon that people say lasted maybe a few months. I have a Chevy Equinox that I'd love to put this on.
If you want a really good one that will last please check out this video:
th-cam.com/video/sYn8gDpO-VQ/w-d-xo.html
In the link above I actually installed one on an equinox. It’s very strong and durable. Info to purchase is all in the description. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
did you cut the strip? If you cut the strip did it effect the animation? Did you seal the end that you cut? Did the end you cut have the wire connected? what is the length of the strip?
Never cut the light strip. They say you can cut but I always tell people not to. Once it is cut then the startup sequence will be off center and will look terrible. Plus you will be breaking the factory seal. The strip comes in two sizes: 150cm and 180cm. You will need to measure your vehicle to see what size you need then you select the size before you order. And remember the company selling these things don’t know anything about cars. They just sell what is popular on the market and rebrand it just like all the other companies. So their instructions are not always accurate. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I have a 2012 Ford Edge SEL,
Which fuse you recommend?
You can choose any of the common fuses that I took the time to mention in the video. Thanks for watching.
Where did you buy the splice ? I didn’t see it in the description!! I don’t want to overload the fuse !
I bought it at a store called princess auto. You can purchase at most auto parts stores. Amazon also Carrie’s them. They are called “piggyback fuses” or “fuse taps”. I’ve done this on my vehicle and my coworkers vehicle and there are no issues of blown fuses. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I agree, where does it say how much Amp the light draws??
They do not list the amperage that the light draws. No need to worry about a blown fuse. I would not post a video that would lead to damage of a vehicle. This install is safe.
What kind of fuse tap did you used is it standard or micro ?
For this specific vehicle I used mini fuse tap due to the location of neighboring fuses getting in the way. This vehicle takes low profile fuses but mini fuses will fit as well. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I would like to ask if ok to use multiple fuse tao in one fuse
No it is not ok to use multiple taps. That will 100% end up either in a blown fuse or causing a fire. Only ever use one tap per fuse. If you need a lot of fuse taps you might consider installing an auxiliary fuse block in your vehicle to make for easier fuse installs. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and please like and subscribe
I’ve been told you can connect the wiring to the actual headlights of the car. How can I do that?
You can use t-tap wire connectors. I illustrate in this video link how to use a t-tap: th-cam.com/video/1o60yTSZALg/w-d-xo.html
However these connectors should only be used in fully sealed areas. Corrosion can occur at the split point. It’s better and more durable to use a piggyback fuse. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi How About for my Honda CRV 2022 how to do it? I'm having a Hard time
Please be more specific. How to to what? Wire it? Stick it to the car? The whole process?
What fuse should i use for 2013 Honda Civic? Thanks
Please check the fuse box diagram on the inside of your fuse box and use one of the fuses that I mentioned in the video.
Wow that face of the car looks banging what Honda is that.. Dont think we have these in the UK
2022 Honda civic. From Ontario Canada. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi i have a question id really appreciate an answer to im trying to install this on my 2008 honda civic and it seems like all the fuses remain on even when the car is off and that keeps the light on all the time or else it doesn't even turn on when the grounding wire is not connected to the battery is there any solution for this?
Did you try your acc fuse?
Yes if that's the accessory fuse
I have same problem, Honda civic 2015, From UK
can you have a lower amp for expample a (5) in a 10 fuse ?
No you cannot. That will blow the fuse. You need to use the equal fuse. Fuses are designed specifically for exact amps. You put a lesser amp fuse and you will constantly be blowing fuses. Put a greater amp fuse and it will not blow when there is an electrical issue and you can cause catastrophic damage and even a fire. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
How do you know what the amps are for each fuse?
Hi, could you please tell me if it's mandatory to add 2 fuses on the tap? I see you have two 7.5amps fuses attached to the tap. You have to do it so it won't overload?
Hello. The reason 2 fuses are used in the piggyback wire is because one fuse powers the original accessory and one powers the added accessory. So in this video we put the fuse into the ignition fuse slot. When you look at the piggyback wire, the fuse closest to the prongs will power the ignition that we tapped into. The fuse on top of that will power the light strip. So in the event that the light strip blows it’s fuse (the top fuse), the ignition will still operate as if nothing happened because it’s still pulling power from the fuse closest to the prongs. I installed a light strip on my equinox and used a piggyback fuse wire that only had one fuse slot. I had it hooked up to my headlights, so if the light strip blew the fuse, I wouldn’t have power to the light strip or my headlights. So it’s best to buy the two fuse piggybacks. Hope the answers your question. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thx alot much appreciated your explanation thx
No worries. Glad to help.
Which size did you purchase ? I have the same vehicle
This was the 71 cm strip. I believe it’s the biggest they have. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
did you have to recalibrate the computer after
No I didn’t do anything with the computer. Just direct plug and play.
I have the same car, is that the 180cm strip or thr 150?
This was the 180 cm light strip. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Like any type of a normal bolt?
Yes. As long as it’s an unpainted bolt and is attached to something metal. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
what comes with the kit?
Only the light strip comes with the kit
I have a stupid question I’m just learning this stuff. How do you know the voltage or whatever of the fuse you’re pairing it to?
For example let’s say I can pair this to my headlight in fuse box, how do I know the voltage of that so I can use the same fuse plug thing? Thanks for any help
That’s a good question. Fuses are not measured in volts. They are measured in amps. There is a small number on the top of the fuse and that represents the amps. So this car I tapped into a 7.5 amp fuse so I just matched the fuse with a Luther 7.5 amp. On the Chevy that I installed the light on I saw you comment there as well, I tapped into a 15 amp so I matched it with a 15 amp. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I have a question, so the lights I purchased say they are 12 volts. I see my “DRL,” which I’m guessing is “daytime running lights,” is 7.5 amps. Other things are different amps, does it matter how many volts something is going into the amps of a fuse?
The 12 volts is simply referring to the power supply which is your 12 volt battery. It has no relation to the amp of the fuse. 7.5 is plenty good to hook up. On the Honda in this video I used the 7.5 amp ignition fuse and all is well
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I saw another video recommending to hook a smaller piggyback fuse into a larger OEM fuse to reduce stress, instead of using 7.5 onto OEM 7.5. I believe relaying the larger for example 10 amp fuse first, and then my aftermarket 7.5 (goodnight) fuse. Also using a volt meter to determine which side of fuse is the actual power supply.
Does this sound correct to you, thanks so much for answering
Yes that is correct as well only if you need two different amperage fuses. Both my method and the one you mentioned work equally. Using a circuit tester pen or voltmeter will indeed indicate the direct power supply. That’s where your higher amperage fuse goes. I personally always just matched the fuses to reduce the chance of mixing it up backwards lol.
So uou know how much amp the light draws??
Just found the info you are looking for. The light strip draws 10w per minute. Not sure how that translates to amps but I hope it helps you. I plugged this one into a 7.5 amp fuse and there have been no issues yet. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@BillOfAllTrades2016 Yes, it does. Thank you. I'll explain. Power ÷ voltage = amperage of fuse. So if it's 10w ÷ 12 volts from car battery = 0.388 amp. That's low. So I guess a 5amp fuse would suffice. 👍 I think that's the lowest I've seen. But I have to check my rude again.
Ok. Wow that is a low amperage. I know when it arrived in the mail I was too lazy to go out to my car to test it on the car battery so I tested it with a 9v battery like what you would find in a smoke detector and it worked lol.
I think I would rather mount them directly to the underside of the hood to help give some light if I needed to open the hood at night
Huh? Where do you think this one is installed? Its literally installed on the underside of the hood🤦🏻
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 what video were they watching because you did exactly that lol. Great vid detailing how to install this light strip.
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I don't have fuses under the hood 😢😢😢
What kind of car do you drive. Every car should have fuses under the hood
Nice job.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. Please like and subscribe
Should of installed the light not to the hood but above the grill i can see the wires getting ripped off if you or someone opens the hood to much
Installing it above the grill would interfere with the weather strip seal on this particular vehicle. These are universal so they can be installed on the hood or on the grill. My Chevy is mounted on the grill because the weather seal is on the hood. When installing the wires simply open the hood as far as it will go to see how long you need then add 2 inches spare and you won’t have an issue. Thanks for watching
Which fuse i have to connect in tyota camry 2013 model
I DID mention the fuses that can be used on a vehicle for tapping into. Refer to your fuse box diagram to find the correct fuse
На nissan rogue 2018 Sl platinum устанавливали? ❤
No I have not. I only have installed on the Honda civic and Chevy equinox.
На какой предохранитель надо подключить и где он находится. Спасибо
@@user-lk9ms4vc4u please select from one of the fuses that I mentioned in the video
Dónde puedo conseguir este tío de tira led
Buy your light strip here:
carxk.com/products/hood-car-light-strip-auto-engine?ref=IcbDmbnB
Use coupon code BILLYB32 to receive 10% off
Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I think i will just wrap my red wire around my radio fuse
Wrapping a wire around a fuse is only temporary and can fall out over time. Take the time to use an add a fuse to connect to your fuse of choice. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Porfavor que fusion conectar tengo coche mazda cx 3
Please look at the fuse map located on the inside of your fuse box lid to figure out what fuse you will use. I already listed the most common fuses used. I don’t know every car. This install was vehicle specific.
Ya pero a donde lo conecto en caja de fusion.?luces motor nidea
You connect to the fuse box exactly the way I showed in the video. There is no other way I can explain that. The only difference is the location of your fuse that you attach to.
Is also good used gorilla 2 side tape stick realy good 🥰🥰🥰
Yes, you are right. That would work well. Thanks for the tip. Please like and subscribe