SilverHolder Dynamic Car Hood LED Strip Installation (Chevy Equinox)
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Hi , is this light are road legal?
@@dilon7537 yeah
Great idea on measuring it and marking the middle. That way you have a SURE center
Yes it would look weird if it were even off center by an inch. On this vehicle the hood comes to a point to make knowing center on the car easy to find. But quick tip for cars with rounded bumpers the simplest way to find the center of the hood is to refer to the emblem. It’s always centered. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I was tying to find a fuse to tie into under the hood and all that are on only when the car is on are 40 Amp or higher. I'm thinking it's not a good idea to tie into those?
All the good fuses to tie into that are around the 10 to 20 Amp are in the car by the feet of the passenger. Hmmm 🤔
On my 2010 Ford Ranger it doesn't have any fuses under the hood to tap into that powers off the light strip when you turn your ignition off. All the fuses that do this are located in a fuse box located on the interior passenger side making it EXTREMELY hard to do this. I just located the "hot wire" going to the headlights by using a test light and professionally splice your light strip into that wire and find a grounding bolt to connect the ground to. EASY PEEZY 10 minute job!
Yes a splice or T-Tap wire connection is also an alternative to the fuse tap depending on the fuse box setup. I have more lighting plans that I will be using t taps for. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing your technique. Please like and subscribe
Use the battery !
@@jraffy hooking it direct to the battery will make the light constantly stay on even when you shut the vehicle off as it draws constant power. That’s why we splice int a wire or fuse for an accessory that powers off when the key is removed from the ignition. Please try things out or at least research before trying to give people misleading advice. Thanks for watching.
So what happens when you need to change a bulb, or need to remove the headlights? You have the strip on it now, that goes all along the grill as well.
If you have to change the bulbs you still can. They are accessed from the wheel well as you can see in my video here:
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The only time I can see needing to remove the whole housing or bumper is if you have been in an accident. Then removing the strip won’t even be on your mind because the repair is so big. If you wanted to save it then you could peel carefully but then you would have to use glue to re attache. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.
You took off the weather striping in the very beginning. Did you put it back on? If not how did you protect the area where it used to be?
Yes I actually glued it back ontop of the light strip in the same location where it came off to fill that gap. I had to trim some of the plastic part to make it fit. Thanks for your question. Hope this helped. Please like and subscribe
Those stock adhessive that came with on the LED light are cheap and will not stick good on the hood when going against the wind. I ended up removing them cheap adhessive and put a much better adhessive tape on it. To keep it stay on without the led light strip coming off. My 2018 traverse does not have an accessories fuse to connect the wires to it.
Huh. Lol the wind has no affect on the light strip because when you close the hood it pinches it down and keeps it in place… if it’s installed properly. The adhesive works very well. I installed mine in the middle of winter and it stick super strong even in the cold. Perhaps you didn’t clean your surface properly. Did you use rubbing alcohol to clean it well?
Where is a good place to put this led light strips on a 2018 Chevy volt I couldn’t find a good fuse location I will appreciate it you can tell me where will be a good location thank you 🙏🏼 great video by the way 💪🏼
Great video!
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When you took the fog light fuse out did you leave it out? In other words did the led strip replace the fog lights?
That is correct. The led strip fuse replaces the fog light fuse. So the fog light still works. And now I have a spare fuse. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Sir, my wife has an Equinox and I was can you mount on the lip of the hood or is mounting like you did the best place?? Thank you for assistance
The manufacturer of the light strip has some install videos that show the strip being installed on the hood side. However the way the hood on the equinox is designed the front is slanted down so it will stick, but it won’t be facing straight out. That’s why I chose the location I did because it provides the best mounting angle and perfect adherence. Also I advise you to hook the wire to the fuse like I did, but instead of the DRL, I switched it to the parking light fuse. Works best there. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thank you for sharing
But witch fuse to connect it ? Tks
The parking light fuse is best to tap into. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Great Video Short!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I hooked mine up like it said to. Started up the vehicle and light strip worked. Turned off my truck, unplugged the light strip and now my truck will turn over but not start.
If it worked, why did you unplug it? And what fuse did you tap into? Also maybe scan your vehicle for codes. Doubt that the light strip caused your vehicle not to start. Probably and underlying issue
Super happy you posted this. I bought the same strip, but it had no instructions included. Im guessing that I can enable or disable the strip light with the fog lamp switch in my car?
Thanks for watching. I’m glad you found this video. I was surprised as well about the lack of instructions. If you hooked up the light strip to your fog lights then yes you can control it with the switch in your car. If you turn off the fog lights it will also turn the strip off. Hope the install goes well. Take care and please like and subscribe
Just got mine today and worked on install. I wired to the DRL and also tried the fog light fuse. The lights stay on constantly even with the engine off. Not sure what is wrong. Any suggestions? I don't understand why they would be on with the car off.
Try locating the fuse for the parking lights. I ended up piggybacking off that one off camera because then the lights only come on at night. So I have them off during the day. I’m not sure why yours would stay on with the engine off. If it is piggybacked off a fuse then it should turn off when you remove key. The only time I’ve seen it stay on is when people wire direct to the battery. If the steps I mentioned don’t work then try flipping your fuse 180 and putting it in the other way. Not sure if they can go backwards but maybe you have it backwards. Thanks for watching. Hope this works out for you. Please like and subscribe
@Bill Of All Trades in my prius i found parking lights fuse which is inside the car, sucks. Since its 10a then i would need an extra 5a for the fuse tap? There is however in engine compartment turn signal/hazard fuse, could use that instead? If I want the led strip to come on only when I turn the lights on.
@@skorpyo331 I would suggest a 15amp fuse to tap into. You can try something that has a 10. But I went with 15 because the light strip is pretty powerful. Don’t want to blow a fuse. Also you have to choose a fuse with constant stream of power. Signal and hazard lights only provide pulses of current so your led strip wot work properly. If you want an easier route you can also use a t-tap wire connector and tap into the headlight positive wire on the wiring harness. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I have a Mazda CX-5 GT with the exact same issue. I was trying to piggyback off of the fog light, but the strip light stayed on all the time, no matter if I turned the Fogs off or even the engine off. My only thought is to try to tap into the wire from the headlight assembly but for now, I'm putting this on hold for fear of screwing up something. If you find the solution to this, please post it.
@@karl5997 I would suggest buying a circuit tester pen for 12 volt circuits. They only cost $5. Turn the car on and Take the pen and test all your 15 amp fuses. Mark down which ones have power. Then shut the vehicle off and test them again. Mark down which ones turn off. Piggy back off one that turns off.
What am I doing wrong? I installed my lights but the lights are on even when the key is out of the vehicle. Can someone help me?
Take a circuit test pen and test other fuses. Some fuses stay on even when the vehicle is off. ie pcm, clock, so you will need to locate with the pen a fuse that actually powers down when key is turned off. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I'm looking to put this same Silverholder strip on my 2023 Equinox. Is the drl fuse labeled? Having a problem trying to figure out this setup.
Every fuse should be labeled. Can you please take a picture of the fuse box layout as well as a picture of the inside of the fuse box lid. It should have a map on it. If you would like to email those to me at billyberrill@gmail.com I can help guide you to find the location. And it doesn’t have to be the DRL. We can choose another fuse.
I tried installation on my car. It didn’t work. I tap to horn fuse for the power and black wire goes to a bolt on the frame. Horn works but no lights after ignition is on. I applied 12 DC power to the strip and leds lit up so it is good.
If you hook it to the horn fuse it’s only gonna activate when you blow the horn. Tap into something that’s always on while ignition is on and off when the ignition is off. Such as headlight, fog light, DRL, parking lights, or ignition fuse. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
Each year model is different. I have a 2018 equinox that does not have the weather stripping on the model in the video. My fuse box is also in a different place. Explain
Because this is a 2017 equinox.
Which fuse did you take out?...you never said
Depends on what vehicle you are working on. I plugged mine into the parking lights fuse spot. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 what about a 2015 Silverado?
Does your lid have the diagram on it? I would suggest either parking lamp fuses in spots 28 & 28. Also you can go with fog lamp fuse in spot 39 if the vehicle is equipped. That will give you control if you want it off or on while driving. Also you could use the headlamp fuse in spot 59. The parking lamp fuses and the fog lamp fuse are 2 pin mini fuse so you would need a 2 pin piggyback fuse connector. The headlamp is a 3 pin fuse so you would need a 3 pin piggyback connector for that one. All are located in the engine compartment fuse box. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi, I wonder can u lower the brighteness if that is too bright in the evening..
Unfortunately it comes as one brightness level only. There is no adjustment. It’s not too bright at night. Just right. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thank you for this video. I ordered this and am learning some stuff before I install it.
If I plug this led light in, is it already programmed to do it’s thing. So no matter if I piggyback with the headlights, parking light, daytime running lights, fog lights it will all be exactly the same result?
Thank you for any help.
That is correct. The startup scan sequence is programmed into the light already. All you need it a power source. It will work the same scan at startup no matter where you connect it. Just make sure you tap into a fuse that shuts off when you turn the car off. Here is how to find the right fuse: th-cam.com/video/UYbqB1lwu50/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3clrP4RnFWf4jJZZ
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thank you so much, subbed!
You’re welcome. Thanks for the sub
Can you help me out folk ? I just got my led strip but when I do the test it works en Everything but they doesn’t turn off , even with the engine it’s off they are on. I put it in the acc clutch fuse but I don’t know why the led strip doesn’t turn off
Please check out this video I made on how to select the correct fuse:
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Using the cheap tool in this video will help you find a fuse that is actually off when the engine is off. Some fuses always draw power at all times. Thanks for reaching out. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
Do these stay on the entire time the car is running?
Yes it stays solid while the car is running. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
The fuse you took out to connect the red wire which fuse did you take out from. What is the acc fuse and where to find it. Trying to install first timer lol
I’m assuming you also have a Chevy equinox? If so, pop open the fuse box lid and look for spot #18 on the map on your lid. It’s a blue 15 amp fuse on the top left corner of your fuse box. That’s the parking lights which are the lights that glow on your brake light when the brake isn’t pressed. I switched the piggyback fuse to that one. I actually couldn’t find the acc fuse so the parking light works perfect. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I have a 2018 Buick Enclave and by the looks i don't have much room between the hood and body. Can you tell me the width of the strip, 1/4" or 3/8" or....? Thanks
The thickness is about a 1/4 inch. It’s also soft so it will compress down a bit. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Great video but I am so intimated playing around with my car's electrical...I don't really know what I'm doing...but I really want this LED strip. Hope this is easy to figure out on a Honda Accord, seems like everything is a chore to do with it.
Just check the fuse box like I showed in the video and find either your DRL lights, headlights, or parking lights to tap into just like I did with the piggyback fuse. Just have confidence and believe in yourself and you will be ok. Check my link in the description and use my promo code from the description for a discount as well. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Thank you, I think I might try it out & will use your link when I'm ready. Your video & piggyback fuse/fusebox method is the only helpful one I've seen. All of the others are recommending to splice the existing car wires or use a T-tap on them and that's where I get really nervous. I suppose the thing I don't know how to approach at the moment is where exactly this will go in relation to the weather strip, and which of the engine plastics will have to be removed, they're pretty well layered on in the Accord. Will keep doing research.
Awesome thanks. Ya I’m he piggyback fuse I ding is the safest way. The t tap splicing method is not very long term as they are not waterproof connectors. The piggyback can stay safe in the fuse box. I removed 4 separate pieces of weather strip to make room because you have to remember that rubber strip light will also act as a weather strip when it’s installed. 2 of my weatherstrips above my headlights were put back on after so I just glued them back over top of the light strip onto the red tape part. Another thing to make you feel more confident, you can buy cheap multi packs of fuses just in case one blows and you can just replace it. I hope I never have to remove my bumper for anything because all my bolts are under the light strip. Lol
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 You just answered another question I came up with when looking at things yesterday - does this 'replace' the weather strip... it appears that it does, at least in my case. I took another look and I will definitely have to remove the weather strip off the lip of the hood - it's simply connected by over a dozen snap caps. I think that once that's out, this LED strip will easily replace its former position...only one way to find out! Side note, a really good alternative to using glue is 3M double sided tape, it's actually advertised for body kits. It's extremely strong. I broke one of the clips after removing my bumper once, and have the tape in its place.
I’ll have to check that tape out. I happened to have some construction adhesive in the basement that needed to be used up lol. The Chevy weatherstrip comes in 5 pieces. One with clips ontop of each headlight, one 5 inch piece beside each headlight and one long one attached to the middle of the hood. When I get back to Canada, the company that sent me this will be sending me interior lights as well to light up the foot wells.
Mine lights up for 5 seconds then quits. It's tied to the ACC fuse. Any ideas?
Is the car still running when the light quits? I’m thinking one of your connections is not secure enough. Check all connections and make sure there is no visible damage to the light strip. The light strip should be tested before sticking down so if it has a fault, it can be exchanged. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
What is the amperage rated on the LED light. Going to tap into rear voltage Outlet which is a 20 amp fuse should I use a 10 amp or 15 amp fuse for fuse tap
The manufacturer actually doesn’t specify any amperage info. However I have mine running off of a 15 amp fuse and haven’t had any issues. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
any one help please?
I've tested my light strip with my battery, works good. I've also tested spare ports in the fuse box to see which ones light up when car engine is off and which ones dont light up with the car off. so i generally know i have two spare fuse spots that i could use to connect BUT HOW do i connect the red wire? like how does it stay in? it seems i need a clip or something to hold it down into the port? no idea i had to purcahse another part for this. kinda peeved off.
Use the add a fuse or piggyback as it’s referred to. The one I showed in the video. Stick the fuse connector in the fuse slot. It costs $5. If you follow my directions there will be no issue. And an extra $5 piece shouldn’t upset you.
In my car manual the fuse box diagram tells me there are a few 10A fuses that are marked as 'spare'. I'm guessing that's the one I'm using when connecting the red wire?
After filming this video I switched the red wire to the 15 amp fuse labeled as parking light so it will only turn on at night. The parking light is the best one to go into. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 @Bill Of All Trades Got it. So if I want my LED strip to be constantly on while the car is on, I would use the piggyback fuse adapter into a fuse like the ACC?
Yes that is correct.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Does it matter that my car's ACC fuse is 40A? Does this change anything?
You can run it in the 40 amp as long as you put a 40 amp fuse in the piggyback assembly
How about you don't have to mess wirh the fuse and just tap it to the DRL wire? Is it safe?
You can tap into the DRL directly yes. But it involves peeling the wheel well back and then you also have a break in your wiring. This is super easy. All in the engine bay and doesn’t tamper with anything. You could remove the fuse tap and put the old fuse back and never know there was a modification. This method I showed is safe. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Can someone help me? I can’t find a fuse that gives power only when car is started. Right now with the Day time running lights. The strip is on even when the car is off.
Use your parking light fuse. That’s the one I switched to afterwards and it works perfectly. Can’t remember the slot but it’s listed inside the lid. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
The 16-Gauge Standard-Blade Fuse Holder/Connector is not available to purchase from the link. What other alternative product do you recommend? Thank you.
You can buy the piggyback fuses are also available on Amazon or at any local auto parts store. Doesn’t have to be the style I used. Mini fuse piggybacks works as well. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
How do I get the cables to the fuse panel if it’s on the interior by the steering wheel?
There are a couple options. You can look at the firewall and try to find wires that travel through a existing factory hole. It will have a rubber grommet on it. If that’s not an option then you can look at running the wire through the fender. On the vehicle in this video if I open the drivers door then I can see a gap near the strut mount point where there is a gap. Then when you fish it through the gap in the fender you are good to go. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I'm having a hard time with the Fuse portion, as the Fuse adapters I got won't fit into the Fuse box (they're the right size, just too much going on in the fuse box). So I'm trying to find this fuse tap at other online stores, but can't.
Because princessauto says it only ships to North Dakota? When I go to checkout, I can only choose North Dakota, which doesn't work. For obvious reasons. Thanks!
Just wrap it around the fuse and stick it in 🤷
What size fuse is the inline fuse that comes with the kit? I dropped mine in the engine bay and need another.
That is a F2AL250V fuse. Hope you get what you need. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Trying to do this on my hybrid car, will the adapter work? My fog light and headlights always come on together.
What adapter are you referring to?
Can you tell me the thickness of the LED strip in centimeters? I have little space between the bonnet and the body of the car.
It is about 2-3mm thick. It is squishy and can be compressed. All hood gaps are very minimal. This will fit any vehicle. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hey i got 2 yellow wires 1 green and red and black how do i do it
You must return it for the correct one. For a dynamic hood led strip there are only two wires. You must have ordered something else or had wrong item sent to you. The only way I could see there being that many wires is for a truck tailgate strip light because you would have a black and a red for ground and positive. Your two yellow wires are one for each turn signal. And the green most likely for the reverse light.
My lights ain't staying solid after startup cycle. They keep going to the startup cycle and not staying solid like yours are. Any suggestions?
Did you already attach the lights to the vehicle? Try hooking it up directly to your battery and see if it does the same thing. How old is your battery. Maybe it needs a charge. Electronics do weird things when they don’t get full power. Should test the light before sticking it on. I forgot to say that in the video. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 yes I have new battery. It isn't a problem. I tried using different fuses and am now using the low beam headlight fuse. I think I have defective light set
Did you stick the light onto the car yet? If so, take a short video of it running and email it to the company and request a replacement
When I connected mine, it stayed on when the car was turned off, do you why that is or how I can fix that? Also, if my headlights are set to auto, will it turn on automatically with the headlights or does it stay on permanently while car is on?
Thank you in advance
What fuse did you tap into? I made the video in this link here to easier understand what fuse to tap into:
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I hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
Thank you for responding and for the tip, that helped. I connected it to the left headlight fuse. What fuse would you recommend? Is there a fuse that will turn on only at night? Possibly the fog light fuse?
I was hoping to connect it to a fuse where it will automatically turn on with the lights while in headlight auto mode
I put mine into the parking light fuse. So mine only come on at night.
Did you hook it up to the DRL fuse and what do you do with the one you took out?
I ended up tapping into the parking light fuse. The fuse that I took out is no longer needed. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Does it only work whenever the car starts, or whenever you unlock the car, or both?
All depends what you hook it up to. I have mine hooked to the parking lights so if I unlock the car during the day it won’t turn on. But if I unlock it durning night it turns on. Also when I drive it stay off during the day and when it’s dark enough for headlights and parking lights to auto turn on it also comes on. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 So whenever I am unlocking my car, my turn signals turn on, and not the parking lights at all. The only way for those lights to turn on would be to start the car (2017 Subaru Crosstrek Premium CVT). Is there another fuse that I could possibly connect them to for them to turn on when unlocking my car?
Hi. I put it on a fog lamp fuse 15a but its not working.
What is the original amperage of the fuse that you removed when putting the piggyback fuse?
Oh you used the fog light fuse. What if my equinox doesn’t have a fog light? I’d assume the fuse port would still be there?
I actually switched it off camera to the parking light fuse as the DRL didn’t work.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Is this what allowed the led strip to activate when you arm and disarm your alarm (without starting the car)? I don't have dedicated "DRL's". I rotate my signal stalk to turn on the "parking lights", which also blink when I arm and disarm the alarm, but they don't stay on.
@@jeremynery9669 parking lights are the ones I switched to dater shooting the video. Parking lights are the red lights that glow on you tail light. The dimmer light that stays on when the brake is released. These would stay on always at night. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
did you just leave the red tape on the other adhesive side?
Yes. Because if you peel off that tape, when you close the hood it will also stick to the hood and seal it shut. And the tape won’t show when it’s closed. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.
Does your led lights stopped working when you wash your car
No. They are waterproof. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Well done and helpful. Thank you!
I’m glad this was helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Does it stay on during the entire time you are driving with lights on?
It will stay solid white as you drive yes. Looks super sharp. Thanks for checking out my videos. Please like and subscribe
Hey man great vid Now I'm just curious would I be able to plug it into my hazard fuse then use my hazard button to turn it on or off or will the rest of my hazard lights still turn on 'im still not quite sure were to put the fuse parking light?
Your hazard light pulses the power. It’s not a solid stream of power. So the light would not function properly. It would not have a chance to fully turn on. It’s best to choose fuses such as DRL, fog light, headlight, parking light or any other that supplies a solid stream of power. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Thank you so much
You’re welcome
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 just have quick question tried all of those I have a 2006 ford mustang, and when I do the constant power is going to it even when the car is off. I didn’t want to leave it like that because I didn’t want it to kill my battery
What about the weather stripping on the hood? Did it interfere or did you remove it.
I left that weatherstripping on. I had no issue with it during the install. The only stuff I removed is what I showed from the headlights. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Does the fog lights still work once we remove the fuse for the fog lights 🤔?
Yes they still work as you are putting the fuse back into the piggyback adapter. This method allows you to borrow power by splitting into the power source. It works the same way as plugging a power bar into your outlet at home. Everything works together. It just gives you an extra plug. Thanks for your question. Please like and subscribe
For some reason when i use the fuse for the fog light mine dont work i dont actually have fog lights on mine its just the trun signal which fuse is the parking light you said you used in one of the other comments ?
It will only work when the fog lights are activated if you did that. The lid of any fuse box should have a map of what fuses are what. Ideally you want to piggy back a fuse that's activated when ignition is turned on and not by something like headlights or windscreen wipers
On this equinox it’s spot 18. That is the far back left corner of the fuse box. It’s a 15 amp fuse. Here is I link to a video I made that better shows the parking light fuse location. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@leighhumphrey2779 yea I know i had a 19 that had fog lights and now the 21 that doesn't but I didn't realize that at first when trying to install the lights iv tried the fog light obviously didn't work and the DRl which didn't work either so I'm gonna try what this guy did and to the parking lights
@BillOfAllTrades2016 thanks bro and just from looking at the way yours is set up it looks just like my fuse box so it should be the same I'll update torrow and let you of I got it to work I didn't buy the same brand you used but mine look basically the same the box is even the same I may have to buy a different fuse tap then what came with mine so we will see again thanks
You’re welcome. What brand did you buy? Most of them are the same. Just repacked with a new brand on it. I like the parking light fuse because it only comes on at night.
I have a 2015 subaru impreza and the strip lights up regardless of if my car is on or not
Did you hook it up exactly as I showed in the video? Get a circuit tester pen and test your fuses with the car off and then again with it on. Perhaps the fuse you chose has constant power. You need to select a fuse that powers down when the engine is shut down. Try testing the parking light fuse. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I followed step by step! The only concern I have now it all my fuses light up when I test them 🤣
Even when the key is out of the ignition? Maybe you have to use a t-tap and splice into a headlight or fog light wire
Can you just use the fuse that you pulled to install in the piggyback?
Yes you absolutely can. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Where else can I get 16-Gauge Standard-Blade Fuse Holder/Connector. ?
Any auto parts store in your area will carry them. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hello, excellent video, I have a Ram 1500 and I would like to connect the strip in the low beams, is it the same fuse or is it another one?
Hello. You can use the same type of piggyback fuse like I did. You will just have to located the low beam fuse on the fuse box map. It should still be a 15amp fuse on most vehicles. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
I contacted princessauto and unfortunately they don't ship that piggyback to florida, do you know of any others that i can use?
Try searching the term add a fuse on Amazon and you can use one like this one: a.co/d/bJwpD0E. These ones will have the same result.
How the light turn off?
If you hook it to a fuse that powers off when the ignition turns off then it will turn off when the vehicle turns off. That’s why we choose a fuse such as fog light, headlight or parking light. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi. Is this light are road legal? Please let me know. thank you
For information on road laws and legalities of this product in your area please contact your local government and ask them directly. I cannot advise on legality as every country, province and city is different. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I am trying to do this on a 2008 Ford Escape. I want to use the piggyback that you used but I think the fuse for the fog lamps on my car is inside the cockpit. Do you think I could piggyback on any other fuse in the engine compartment?
Yes you can use any other 15amp fuse in the engine bay that is powered on when you turn the key and powered off when you remove the key. You may want to buy a $5 test pen light to check which fuse has power when vehicle is running and powers off with no key because some fuses stay on even when you remove the key. The fog light was just an example for the equinox as every vehicle is different. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@Bill Of All Trades Thank you!!! Much appreciated and keep up the good work!!
No worries. Will do. I have a lot of demo install videos coming up from collaborative companies products as well as a bunch of accessories I recently bought. Stay tuned. And take care
Got a question. I installed this product. Negative cable grounded to negative terminal of battery and red cable to Daytime running light fuse using the piggyback cable. 2 10a red fuses on it. It works but the light stays on even when car is off. Please help! Thank you
Try grounding it to an unpainted bolt as I did in the video to see if that helps. I never connected anything to the battery on my install. I have also reached out via email to the manufacturer of this product about this issue as it seems to keep popping up in the comments. I will advise here once I get a response. Thanks for reaching out. Please like and subscribe and stay tuned
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Thank you so much
You’re welcome
@@BillOfAllTrades2016
Can you give any instructions or guidance on how to install/wire Silverholder Rear LED Spoiler strip.
Thank you
@@evanrosen95 did this fix your problem? I have the same issue. The light won’t turn off even with the car turned off. I have it piggybacked on the headlight assembly fuse
How tall is the led strip
About 1/8-1/4 inch
Yes somewhere around there. Just shy of 1/4 inch. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
what was that with the fuse where to get it
I explained it in the video what it was and where to get it. Thanks for watching 🤪
Is it easy to open the hood with it ?
Yes when I open the hood I don’t even notice it. It doesn’t get in the way. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Hi I tap most of my fuses but my led light won't go off
Please check this video that I made for how to test fuses to see which ones to tap into:
th-cam.com/video/UYbqB1lwu50/w-d-xo.html
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did mine yesterday
I bet it Looks nice doesn’t it. I still like starting mine up just to watch it scan. Never gets old. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
How did you know which fuse to remove??
I tested them using a circuit tester pen to see which ones would stay on with the ignition but off when I turned the vehicle off. Here is a how to video for that: th-cam.com/video/UYbqB1lwu50/w-d-xo.html
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great install vid! is this mod street legal in Alberta, Canada?
Should be. I’m in Ontario. Been passed many police cars day and night and never have an issue. Most people just think it’s an electric car. Just don’t put the multi color one on because that will get you into trouble. White will be ok. Thanks for watching and please use my link to buy the product. And please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 i bought one with a purple-ish l.e.d. lamps and it does a "running" or scanning sequence that runs from the middle and goes outwards on either sides while driving.
Did you cut to size or just hide the extra length?
I didn’t have extra length. It was a perfect fit. They actually now have different sizes you can order. It’s not advised to cut as the sequential scan feature will no longer be centered and you will lose the waterproof seal. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Great vid! I'm curious what you will do if you need to remove your headlights or your front bumper?
Well I’m hoping I never do. But if I do then I will have to peel the strip up to gain access and hope it comes off in a manner where it can be glued back on again. Or I could peel the other strip off and reattach it. But let’s hope that doesn’t happen lol. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thanks for the reply!
You’re welcome
Do these led lights stay on all the time the car is on?
Yes they do. And they shut off once my key is turned off. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
So even though it’s connected to the daytime running light,will it still run at night?
My daytime running lights run day and night. Not sure why. Afterwards off camera I switched it to the parking light fuse so it will only come on at night. So it can save run time. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thank you!
You’re welcome
My car did not have any DRL or fog light fuse. Use the cooling fan relay
Whatever you do, DO NOT use the cooling fan relay… or and relay/fuse designated to a vital engine component. That thing sorts or malfunctions you are stuck on the side of the road overheated. Put it in the parking light fuse instead.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I don't believe I have a parking light fuse. My vehicle is a 2019 Hyundai Veloster Premium
Any relays you would recommend?
what fuze did you plug this into im assuming the headlamps
Afterwards I actually put it into the parking light fuse so it only comes on when I drive at night. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Electronic Rust stop? Never heard of that
Ya it’s popular here in Canada. It has sacrificial anodes that are supposed to rust instead of the frame and body. Similar concept as a water heater. Doesn’t actually work. I’ve been meaning to remove it. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.
Still doesn't explain how to hardwired it to the fuse box which defeats the whole purpose of demonstration. My car does have the accessories fuse and I have no idea which fuse to hook it up. I have the 2018 chevrolet traverse.
Why do you need to hardwire it in? The company suggests this method. A fuse tap is the most efficient and affordable way. And the fuse box is different for every vehicle. You need to test your fuses to see which one to tap into. So instead of blaming the video then perhaps you should research more specific to your vehicle. But thanks for watching
Cant find the one you have🤨😞
great video, may i ask how do you change the color? thanks
This particular led strip was the solid white one and does not change color. If you want it to change color then select the dynamic hood led strip on the silverholder website and it will ask you what size and color you want before you checkout. Select multi color app control as your color. Then when you install it, it will change through the app. As far as the app is concerned, I’m not sure what app it uses as I don’t use the color changing one. If you do want to purchase one please use my link
m.silverholder.com/ref/26/
And use my promo code BILLYB32 for 15% discount. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe
I can't find my 2012 tiguan 12v fuse :(
Check the fuse map on the lid of the fuse box
I can't find DRL Lights on the KIA forte 2019-2022 diagram can anyone please help?
Contact Kia directly. Or call your local Kia dealer and speak to the service department. They will be able to provide a diagram. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 I just plugged it in the xtra
why do they have double sided tape on it ?
Well as you saw I had my wires facing the drivers side as that’s where the fuse box is located. If the fuse box were on the passenger side you would need to flip it so the wires face the other way. And also some people stick it to the actual hood itself. If I were to stick it to the hood I would have used the other tape side instead. It makes it so it can be installed on any vehicle in any position needed. Thanks for your question. Please like and subscribe
Where did you buy the piggy fuse. Can you please share
I have a 2019 Chevy Malibu lt
Awesome.
Where do you get that piggyback fuse harness
I purchase mine from princess auto. However if you don’t have that store near you then you can buy at whatever local auto parts store is near you. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Does princess auto have a website?
Yes here is the link
www.princessauto.com/en/16-gauge-standard-blade-fuse-holder-connector/product/PA0008553380
Hey, will I need the same fuse for 2022 Honda Passport EX-L?
Yes this 15 amp fuse with piggyback fuse is the same for any vehicle. The only difference is where your specific fuse is located as different manufacturers lay out the box differently. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thanks for getting back to me. I really appreciate your response. Anyway, do I have to get that exact one? The store that you bought it from doesn’t seem to deliver to my state. What other site can I get this from.
No worries. You can check out a company called carxk. Here is my affiliate link for them:
carxk.com/?ref=IcbDmbnB
If you order through that link and use my promo code BILLYBERRILL then you will get 10% off your purchase. Once you go to that link check their lighting section. They have tons of stuff.
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 : so, can I order the part I need through that site? I am not seeing that fuse connection I asked about.
Oh. Sorry. About that. The light strip doesn’t come with the fuse connector. I bought that separately. If you go to any local auto parts store near you they have them for a few dollars. I’m in communication with both companies to get those included but that will take a long while.
Cant add the picture
They pay you to do that??
Yes. I make commission off all units sold from my affiliate link in my description.
Cool
I know right. Super awesome. Great conversation piece for passers by.
Aye you did a great job until you pulled that house connecter out lmao...
Yes not everyone agrees with that. But if they think that’s no good they can simply put a shrink wrap connector (as I did mention). This is my car and I’m ok with it. And it’s still holding nicely. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@BillOfAllTrades2016 I don't see the big deal with using that marrette seeing as you placed it in the sealed fuse box. Now if you didn't, then that would be a different story. Thanks for the video
Thanks. Finally someone agrees. Yes if it was out and exposed then proper connector and shrink wrap would be used. The fuse box is weatherproof. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
This is the most close item comparing to yours.
What country do you live in? We are in Canada. I bought from a company called princess auto
I only paid $7.98 for mine.
How did you manage to get it for that price? Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Just deviates from the instructions a tad lol
How so? It came with no instructions
There are enough bad reviews on amazon for light strips saying they don't last for me not to touch this bs.
Mine has been a year with no issues. I installed one on my coworkers car that was a different brand and it’s also been in for a year with no issue. Remember that a lot of bad Amazon reviews are user error. When people aren’t skilled enough to do something correctly they blame the product instead of their lack of skill. It’s up to you at the end of the day though. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
Should have just attached it to the top of the hood
The hood has weatherstripping that would not allow the light to stick to. And the wire will hang. This is the way the supplier suggests the install. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
I disagree. it’s better not to have the strip moving, and it would look the same
Akosa117 yes agreed. No reason to have it attached to the hood. It’s unnecessary wear and tear. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe
@@BillOfAllTrades2016 not all applications allow the install be on the core support. I installed one on my escalade and the best location for me was the hood.