How To Wire Up & Install LED Light Bars

[@electronicsNmore]

The LED Light Bars can also be wired so they only work when Hi-Beam is ON(If required). Below is the link to the easy to follow wiring diagram/schematic. Thanks for watching! i.postimg.cc/rmYbyNQh/eb4bdc05dfbee91b1f692fbd6d926919.jpg

[@Jimjon24]

Interested in some help for a single lightbar I have bought to fit to a 2012 Nissan Navara?

[@electronicsNmore]

@@Jimjon24 Hi, what do you need to know?

[@Ghryst]

"LED Light Bars can also be wired so they only work when Hi-Beam is ON" - this should read " LED Light Bars *should* and in most places *MUST ONLY* be wired so they only work when Hi-Beam is ON"

[@electronicsNmore]

@@Ghryst Not really necessary. People with brains know when to use them, and when not to use them.

[@Ghryst]

@Cipheiz where i am, we dont give a shit about what happens where you are.

[@Indyjeeplover]

Excellent video. You don’t stumble around, and there isn’t any obnoxious guitar “music” blasting in the background

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks Chuck! Be sure to look over the provided schematic if you need to have yours wired to the high beam using a relay. Also check out my extensive video playlists below for many other videos of interest to you, and most importantly take one minute to share a link to my channel with others on social networking sites. kzbin.infoplaylists

[@chasetaylor8527]

"Always reach around and inspect first." Best advice given in this video. I'm joking but I'm not, great video man. Very informative with no bs.

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

That old school fuse solder trick is mint!

[@roypardo9238]

I watched this video to learn the basics of wiring a light bar And success I learned just that, Amazing video! Now I just have to inform my self more on crazier stuff to wire Switch panel Extra 12v socket Interior LED Light bar that run off the battery Kill switch Push to start The list can go on

[@Maximas777]

This was an awesome, very detailed, and straight to the point video! Just the way I like it! Thanks for this!

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you liked the video Ryan!

[@Deontjie]

No need for a relay for led driving lights?

[@juvenciosantos9851]

Very nice video. Why do I get the feeling this gen is or was a salesman for a big ompany like GE, or worked at the corporate office for Sears type stores... Extremely well spoken and knows how to explain things... I wish I had his talent!!! My respects Sr.

[@12hp]

I love all your videos, they make me feel like not all youtubers want views and likes. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work!!

[@djdurtybeats]

Thanks to you, i bought them, installed them (its snowing so that wasnt fun lol) and holy crap theyre bright!

[@electronicsNmore]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@grizzleycinco6942]

THANK YOU BROTHA. u helped an old dog out. got my lights hooked up.

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@johnbrookbank2969]

In our state you have to wire these to work only on high beam or you will get ticketed ! Ran all forest fire rigs with that set up , Don't know about your state but they will stop you and test that they go out by going to low beam ! Thanks for a great video !

[@electronicsNmore]

It's very easy to make the bar lights go off when the low beams turn on, you add a relay to the low beams power supply wire and connect the batt+ for the bar lights through the relay contacts. When the relay has power from the low beams, the circuit for the bar lights will not have power. Thanks for watching!

[@johnbrookbank2969]

Yep, We used Air craft landing lights for off Rd, only. I used constant duty solenoid wired to high beam side, then with switch to use it in off, when on rd. Some what diff than what normal use ! Thanks for the answer !

[@Xcerptshow]

5:38 That advice is super helpful nowadays...

[@Mathias-sc2ng]

Great video mate, easy to understand and straight to it. Will use this info for underglow install

[@davebedard3114]

Outstanding!👍

[@Bendjamum]

Brilliant Video champion 🏆

[@watermanone7567]

These are great lights, I shared with my son in law.

[@cia3714]

You could also have used the power going to the underhood fuse box. Then run the wires through the fire wall for your switch.

[@billyhighfill]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@viggendriver1975]

great job. great detail.

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TCK71]

Excellent video, well presented, very professional.

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@jodyjones2258]

Finally someone who knows what they are doing 👏

[@ajnatale3546]

He has no Idea what he's doing soldering it to the fuse like that was a terrible idea the point of a fuse is to pop and stop that light from getting power now if it pops that light will still get power and possibly catch on fire it's not guaranteed to catch on fire but it's definitely a possibility being done like that

[@ajnatale3546]

Go to any shop and tell em to do it like that and there gonna call you an idiot

[@MiguelaCordero-j6u]

Great video wonderful explanation ❤

[@camillasmith3976]

Great video. The wiring is out on my car the headlights dont work at all. Would these lights still work?

[@rezaburapa3263]

What a professional. I like the way you took a lot of care to make sure the installation was perfect . I got one question though . I didn't see you install a relay switch . On other videos some people installed a relay in their wiring setup . I'm not an electrician so I'm wondering what difference there is in the wiring setup that has a relay compared to not having a relay . Anyone know ?

[@electronicsNmore]

The relay is used if you are going to be pulling a lot of current, or if you want to only have the LED lights turn on if the hi-beams are on. I included a schematic in my pinned comment.

[@rezaburapa3263]

@@electronicsNmore I put an off road bumper on my truck that had some lights in it . It has 2 small fog lights left right side . I was wondering what is the best way to wire them up . Option one would be to follow your instructions in above video . Second option is to wire them directly to the low beams . This way they would always be on at night when I turn my headlights on . They are not too bright so I'm not concerned about blinding oncoming traffic. Would I need a relay in the wiring system? Does it hurt the truck charging system if the fog lights are always on at night ? And final question is if I did decide to wire the 2 fog lights directly to my low beams do I wire one fog light to the left side low beam wiring and right fog light to the right side low BEAM or is it possible to connect both fog lights wires together and only attach wires to one side to the low beam wiring ?

[@juano.9280]

@@rezaburapa3263 Hey, did you figure it out? Im planning on wiring mine to the low beams as well.

[@sandrarivas4386]

Sometimes is best to tilt light down to avoid blurring vission

[@Alibo_D4]

Great video..thankss

[@chovytoby]

Great video. Thank you master

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@juliosandoval8244]

Good video nice n clean

[@daraigh]

Hi could you just run a wire form the battery to switch instead of the wire inside or is better with a ignition wire and doesn’t matter if it’s a 3 pin switch or 2 pin thanks

[@electronicsNmore]

If you use an inline fuse holder at the pos terminal of the battery, yes, but the lights will remain on when the ignition key is removed, and that's not good.

[@dougtond1380]

I want to add some LED reverse lights to my truck... And I figured I may as well get fixtures that have red brake lights and amber turn signals as well (just incase my factory bulbs go out, hopefully the added lights might save me from a ticket or accident 😬). What do I need in order to tie into factory switches? Can I splice directly into the existing truck light wires, or will it put too much of a load on the existing circuits? How does it work with trailer lights? They have to tie into the factory switches, so do they not add too much resistance? Sorry. I haven't done any 12v stuff in YEARS

[@thecrazybishop1664]

Another great video! Had a quick question off topic, hoping you may have an answer. I have a vintage mechanical chess clock which has 2 clock faces the covers of which have come off. The covers are either glass or plastic made hard to tell, but they cover the clock faces with a metal bezel around them. The same way the glass cover of a hand watch would. Problem is I have no idea how they were originally secured to the clock face, my best guess would be using a thin o-ring like a gasket which create a seal to secure them in place. Also there doesn’t seem to be any latching mechanism on the bezels. Any help is appreciated

[@electronicsNmore]

No idea.......I'm not there to look at it. Glue that dried out?

[@elijahcarr8630]

i just ordered the 4 pack do they come with the wire that hooks it up to the battery

[@futurechamp2]

Great video! Thanks for teaching us

[@electronicsNmore]

My pleasure!

[@grantbetts6564]

I have a set if flood lights like those. Exactly like those. Just different company. And I love them

[@dagr812009]

Can the led light bar be spliced into the existing fog lights that are already on the truck.

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, that shouldn't be a problem as long as the fog lights and bar light together are less than the fuse rating. Thanks for watching!

[@danielfreeman649]

Brilliant!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@rellimperial3]

hi i have a question,,i have the same light as you are,,it is possible to install it on motorcycle thank you more power

[@cencalcleanup8912]

Can you skip the fuse box step and just connect it straight to the battery with the 3 prong switch and an inline fuse, that way you can use the lights without the ignition having to be on?

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes

[@dannydnice1]

Excellent brake down. I would switch my normal lights to leds bulbs as well to have them match

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching Dan!

[@ronzelantini5289]

Great video very easy to understand.

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you think so!

[@burimduka1705]

Are these lights compatible for skid steer?

[@igviarana8823]

Excellent video and well detailed

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks!

[@downinaholemetaldetecting7877]

I like your step by step you explain it perfectly thank you

[@vandyman1716]

Did you use copper wire to wire them to the battery?

[@electronicsNmore]

All copper wiring

[@ClickinChicken]

cool, thanks a lot.

[@joshual.8548]

I have a question I bought a light bar and it came with a relay and a switch when I turn the light on it's very dim any suggestions?

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi Josh. The relay is easy to connect. Connect the light bar directly to the battery to make sure it works full brightness, if it does, post back.

[@joshual.8548]

@@electronicsNmore thanks for your reply I'm going to have to get some more wire the wore from the light bar is really short so I'm going to do that first and then try connecting it to see it's also a cheap light bar haha but it is really dim but I'll try rewiring it and try that and get back to you thanks!

[@alanstern7437]

Only thing i'm missing is what size drill bit is needed to mount the lights?

[@rcflightseeker3488]

If you can't look at it and tell, you probably don't need to be installing it on your own.

[@videoworks7731]

thanks nice job

[@electronicsNmore]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@kokok3479]

Thanks. I only wish you didn't leave the part where and how the ends of those blue wires and the fuse got connected to the switch.

[@electronicsNmore]

Very simple. One blade of the switch goes to the fuse, the other blade to the LED light bars POS(12v+)

[@jaceinlow8980]

Great video, you might want to try and turn the lights slightly outward to get a wider spread of light but it’s all personal preference

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the tip!

[@dant3113]

I want to mount 6 led lights on my 2008 tacoma. Total watts of the lights add up to 396 I'm using two wiring kits each with 40amp relays. Do you think it will be ok to run on arock battery and alternator with no problem ?

[@electronicsNmore]

As long as the relay can handle the current, and the wires are the proper size, you should be OK. Make sure the battery is good, and the alternator has sufficient output to power all lights on the vehicle at night(headlights/running/etc), with the A/C on.

[@dant3113]

@@electronicsNmore I believe my alternator puts out 140amps and the batery is a720CCA. I wont be runing the LED lights all the time just when I'm offroad backcountry at night

[@Hunterslife315]

I bought ones just like that but the wire is very thin

[@peterbrunetto8062]

Can I hook that up to a magnet mount to basically any 12 volt system ?

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes. Use a waterproof harness

[@ludwigkicker]

You've had these for a few years. How they holding up?

[@electronicsNmore]

Truck was sold, but the person lives in the neighborhood and still has them.

[@danielsims5869]

Excellent

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you enjoyed the video Dan. Be sure to check out my wide range of videos, rate thumbs up, and share. Thank you!

[@radigun]

Is it best to install light bars in a low beam function or high beam?

[@electronicsNmore]

Many areas prefer the light bar to only be powered ON when the Hi-Beams are on. I provided a detailed wiring diagram for that setup.

[@thehorseman1806]

Mine came with a relay, ideas for the placement?

[@electronicsNmore]

Refer to the link in the video description area showing a schematic. You can bolt the relay just about anywhere.

[@nathang1332]

Did you use a fuse holder or relay?

[@electronicsNmore]

All shown in the video. I also supplied a schematic to viewers if they want to have the light bars only power on if the hi-beams are on. That schematic shows a relay.

[@rustytwinkles7762]

please some one help...........i already have a light bar on my truck with its on wiring harness to come on with high beam, BUT i want to add another light bar with its on wiring harness but to come on with the other light bar on high beam?? can i just add the new light bar into the 1st relay

[@electronicsNmore]

As long as you don't exceed the relay rating or fuse, you can connect another bar.

[@rustytwinkles7762]

@@electronicsNmore thank you for answering 😁😁

[@desmondbell4472]

Nice, what's the brand?

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi there. I posted a link in the video description area. Thanks for watching!

[@levimandel4787]

What brand of lights are these ?

[@kumbavlogs3568]

Nice job my guy

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@shotsbyjoshh]

do they have these but thinner width wise ? same 6 inches but not so thick

[@electronicsNmore]

Only in a different brand.

[@shotsbyjoshh]

@@electronicsNmore would you know what that brand is ? i can’t find a good quality one they’re all super cheap and plastic

[@mrremodiy4112]

Hi big man. Can I connect to the 12v battery that I have which is not from the car. Thankyou

[@electronicsNmore]

You can use any 12v battery that can handle the current draw.

[@mrremodiy4112]

@@electronicsNmore thankyou man.I am going to use it in my car with spare battery rather than using my car battery. Because I install lots of other stuff such as dash cam, speedometer, led footwel.ambuant leds. Etc. Thanks man.

[@martinj9251]

Use a piggy back fuse holder, no splicing into wires

[@gabriellacharalampidi343]

is there any way to do it without having to drill?

[@electronicsNmore]

No, unless you have holes already made

[@gabriellacharalampidi343]

@@electronicsNmore gotcha thanks!

[@InfamousAMH]

I challenge you to debunk free energy “engine” made from nitonol springs and warm water. Yes I understand nitonol does not actually need warm water to re-crystalize it only needs stress being applied to it, and eventually it completely goes back to its normal shape.

[@karllaun2427]

I've seen a product that lets you piggyback on a fuse in your fuse block. Sometimes you have to use what's on hand though. ;-D

[@electronicsNmore]

You can also use a fuse tap. 😀

[@karllaun2427]

I think we're talking about the same thing.

[@UFOGHOSTHUNTER]

Its an Add-A-Circuit, Usually like $5-8 bucks at a parts store.

[@ruizpaul642]

Thanks. Keep it simple and effective great job

[@electronicsNmore]

You're welcome. Glad you liked the video!

[@patrickjobling8676]

Super snazzie ..😁pip pips and carryon

[@moparmopartruckclub7046]

Those lights would look good on my Ford 63 tow truck

[@electronicsNmore]

Can't beat them for the price. Thanks for watching!

[@diannegiannikos6866]

Hi there, love the video, I'm in Australia and was wondering who do I contact to get a set of these awesome lights. Also do I need a relay or as is. Thanks for work you do, cheers Peter

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi Pete! Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to look over my extensive video playlists for other great videos of interest to you and most importantly share. I placed a link in the video description area. The relay isn't necessary, but you can use one to ensure the lights only turn on when the hi beams are on. Thanks for watching!

[@bonnaiii]

I use a jumper wire so I don't have to unsolder the fuse

[@garydeandeery]

Thought a switch Ment to join to the ground

[@thomasoushin1969]

👍👍👍

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks Tom!

[@bluegill2030]

Where was the relay so the wires don’t catch fire?

[@electronicsNmore]

Nothing to catch fire. The wires are rated for the ampacity of the fuse

[@Naumkovich]

Nice Now I see u face 😁😁😁

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@joshuagreen7349]

How many watts are the lights?

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi Josh. Manufacturer claims 240W. Be sure to rate thumbs up, look over my extensive video playlists for other great videos of interest to you, and most importantly SHARE my channel with others. Thanks for watching!

[@iic3meronii792]

What size drill bit?

[@electronicsNmore]

Just choose a size slightly larger diameter than the bolt. Be sure to look over my "Automotive & Mechanical" video playlist, and most importantly share my channel with others. Thanks for watching!

[@kerrycook2730]

are you selling or hooking them up

[@fenbay]

The title states: hoe to setup an install... So, clearly he's installing them on his truck to show us how too LOL

[@mrremodiy4112]

What is the watts of this leds?

[@electronicsNmore]

I must've said in the video. I also provided a product link. Thanks for watching!

[@samspaggiari9247]

6:40

[@tacticalhandyman710]

Did anyone else notice the cat in the background at 6:40?

[@sabagamer3052]

That led looks bright mate nice job and how do I enter the giveaway

[@electronicsNmore]

It's super bright white light. I explained how to enter in the video. Show that you shared the link to my channel's main page on a website, Twitter, FB, etc

[@sabagamer3052]

@@electronicsNmore nah I don't need led I will give someone else a chance plus I have no one to share this to

[@sabagamer3052]

@@electronicsNmore but I liked

[@electronicsNmore]

@@sabagamer3052 You share my KZbin channel, not the video. This was the best way for me to gain more viewers, and at the same time prevent "undesirables/trolls" that rate thumbs down out of spite, from winning. If people weren't allowed to hide "liked" videos, then I would have said, "To enter, you rate thumbs up, and to get an additional entry, you post a link showing that you shared my channel". The way it is now, I have no way of knowing if the person winning the prize really did "thumbs up" the video. Thanks for the like!

[@dana7352]

Wish you didn't skip the soldering part.

[@electronicsNmore]

I try and keep the video length as short as possible, most people have a very short attention span.

[@ralfrisberg8009]

I don't get it why you don't Wire the lights to highbeam

[@electronicsNmore]

Very simple to do, but I felt there was no need.

[@ralfrisberg8009]

@@electronicsNmore in Sweden you have to have the switch from highbeam because of the laws and regulations

[@indoleo9990]

How do you do thay

[@bigdog61665]

Shared ur video

[@electronicsNmore]

Much appreciated!

[@matthewjames2649]

Nice!! Ty4sharing. ! I bought the exact same lights I said to myself fuke me.. good idea with the fuse.. now how do I tell that it has the Gizmo inside to pull the correct volts ? Let me correct myself it's the same housing I don't know I got to get home and I'll find out that has the same amount of lights as yours.. awesome video very informative thumbs and I'm totally going to blind the subscription button.. LOL

[@matthewjames2649]

And by the way I bought the lights to see better at night not to blame people thank you for the safety talk .. as well it's going on the Polaris

[@duckguide4109]

You really didn’t want the wires to get wet lmao What I would do is just use Heat shrink solder connectors or just electric tape lol

[@reyessergio33]

Ford fckn ranger

[@tommytomtomt]

never wire into a fuse panel...if there is a issue with your accesory and that wire burns or melts, it will take that entire fuse box to a inferno and your car...

[@electronicsNmore]

What are you talking about? The wire is connected to a fuse!

[@tommytomtomt]

@@electronicsNmore it doesnt matter if its connected to a fuse.. Never connect or wire anything to a factory fusebox....If you have a short in that wire it will take out that entire fuse box and melt it.. Thats why people go directly to the battery with a fuse so if it the accessory shorts, it doesnt destroy your OEM fuse box with all the accessories...That is how cars start fires, the box will melt when overloaded with auxiliary crap....GO directlyt to a hot lead from the battery.

[@CL-ty6wp]

@@electronicsNmore He is saying the fuse box will overload I believe

[@sideeffects6570]

4:18 insert chin here 6:40 10:38

[@grantbetts6564]

Why do that with the fuse. Why not just run a fuse already built in with the wire. Much easier and you dont blow as many fuses

[@electronicsNmore]

Too much trouble probing wires. Much easier to do as shown. Thanks for watching!

[@jimj4903]

You should never have to probe a wire, or use a fuse in this fashion! This is how wire fires happen!! Instead; take the time to clean up your battery terminals, and run an in line fuse, and ,or relay for the new circuit! (Many new light bars are sold with wiring harnesses to relieve guess work, and danger of wire fire.) Not here to hate, just a tip from an automotive electronics specialist.

[@rykerpaton1344]

for the love of god, use a fues tap thats why we have them. that will catch on fire smh

[@virtualinspector8337]

It looks like really complicated to install. I just bought one set from amazon I did not install it yet. But what I can see is that it will require lot of tools. Semi truck.

[@electronicsNmore]

It's not too bad. Some people connect a relay to the high beam headlights to supply power to the light bars only when the headlights are set to high beam, and that's easy to do. Thanks for watching!

[@xxclipkillz2527]

Zip tie

[@1australianbeacon]

Its says how to install and wire not what its like. Ditch the former.

[@zixxrJ]

you make it very complicated lol

[@motornotterna1963]

6:39 Deez nuts

[@jagapikka]

Nice#ramishchudry