How To Install Fiber Optic Interior Ambient Lighting

Welcome back everyone! Today we are going to show you how to install fiber optic interior ambient lighting on a Honda Pilot. This kit has multiple functions, bluetooth or remote controlled, music or sound active and preset patterns. I replaced my EL wire with fiber optic. If you enjoy this video, feel free to subscribe!
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Install time:
1 - 2 hours
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
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[@AutoSensation]

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[@iAmsha]

How many amps should the mini fuse be for the Chasing ambient dreamlight strip LED's?

[@AutoSensation]

@@iAmsha 5amp should be good

[@aitsokxxx]

Guys, avoid bending fiber optic wire greater than 90 degrees as it will affect light brightness after some time. It has to be as straight as possible for the best effect and just if you need to bend it a little bit.

[@Solar-Atlas]

Can you trim it if needed?

[@mosween6278]

Nice job again - you are a true gadget guy. If I didn’t hate my wife’s Pilot(19 touring, electrical issues) I would do this.

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks.

[@DogsSnipes]

It's not bright enough for a corolla cuz u gotta bend it a lot :(

[@elixmichele3397]

It looks good, I also want to buy.

[@komnallan9276]

Pretty nice job Sir

[@AutoSensation]

Thank You

[@kdgamer4592]

good job man

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks

[@thief3042]

What happens if your car doesn't have a foot well lighting in the car, would I would have to use the fuse box to hardwire for the front cig. lighter slot. But not sure if i need to use a 22-16 awg connection to crimp and connect the wires or use a 16-14 awg.

[@AutoSensation]

22-16 awg should be fine.

[@aviklee6247]

Thank for the video! Does the app/Bluetooth have to open for the music function to work? Or can I just set it once and forget about it?

[@AutoSensation]

Set and forget

[@singerfaiithmessam]

Does this drain car battery!

[@AutoSensation]

No it does not as long as you don't connect directly to the battery.

[@dredre9484]

A little trick leave the tube in the sun or heatgun it a little makes corners much easier

[@AutoSensation]

Yes that is a great tip. It does get difficult in tight corners. Thanks

[@OhioBallKnower]

These products are more complicated to me than installing a double din apple car stereo

[@dannylopez528]

Lol I thought I was the only one. I can drop an engine and tranny but can’t seem to stuff the wire in my interior

[@wb8131]

@@dannylopez528 lol takes a lil i’m getting used to but basically just shove that shit up under there

[@wb8131]

@@dannylopez528 you kind of want to get that little scraper thing in there and then push the plastic bit in as you’re pulling the scraper along

[@Shrreder]

you said that you used two led heads to avoid hotspots; i can see the hot spots are mostly in the bends and curves of the cable, but using two heads? what does that mean?

[@AutoSensation]

Using two led source head. One on each end.

[@NarutoFatality]

Can I just use the 12v cigarette adapter to power it on? So I can manually turn them on and off without being hardwire.

[@AutoSensation]

Yes you can

[@bradleylovej]

This is a great video, very useful information. Also, when it's hard-wired does it always turn on when you start the car, or can you set it to be off when you turn the key?

[@AutoSensation]

You can set it to turn off when the key is off. You just connect the power wire to a fuse that shuts off when the keys is off.

[@bradleylovej]

@@AutoSensation Cool, thanks!

[@PeteyPablo408]

How do you like this over the EL wire? Which one do you recommend?

[@AutoSensation]

I love these over the el wire. The ability to change colors and control brightness did it for me.

[@PeteyPablo408]

@@AutoSensation thanks glad I seen your videos

[@69boobee]

I’m this vid you only use 1 head? If you put one on each end would you avoid those hot spots? I want to do the front and back of a crew cab Ram. Not sure if 5 heads will cover it. But at the price I can get 2 kits. You think this kit compares to the more expensive fiber optic kits like Xk or oracle? Thanks. Good vid👍

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. I actually went back and used two heads. One on each end and it turned out excellent.

[@AutoSensation]

@@jaredgonzalez8421 two of the led head source connected to each end. You would not need it for the doors if your fiber optic line is short.

[@jaredgonzalez8421]

@@AutoSensation is there a certain way to connect them ?

[@AutoSensation]

@@jaredgonzalez8421 no not really. Just connect two heads to one long fiber optic wire.

[@nate7697]

Is it the same process to ground the wires to the car? I drive a 2014 scion tC

[@AutoSensation]

Yes

[@silas1567]

I don't have the footwell lighting, how would I connect the wires? I've only seen people use the cigarette lighter, but that is ugly

[@AutoSensation]

You can tap into the fuse box. You will need to figure out which fuse is the cigarette plug fuse and tap into that.

[@adamraymontero]

Question: can you see the reflection of the light on the windshield or side windows?

[@AutoSensation]

For this set up not on the windsheild. Low enough that it does not reflect. On the side windows yes but not much. Only at night and only the corners.

[@brindaswiss1516]

I Saw a cuttable light set on internet today.for for doors etc...

[@alex_garage]

How do you connect app with installation? In my car it’s manually on /off via 12V socket but now it’s flashing all colors red green blue all the time it is very annoying..

[@AutoSensation]

If it's the same lighting I have. Download the Happylighting app. Make sure you lights are on. Wait a few seconds for the Bluetooth to turn on from the controller box. Turn on Bluetooth on phone and connect to the controller. Then open the app. On the top left side menu make sure you are connected to the controller. Now you can control the lights. Hope that helps

[@alex_garage]

@@AutoSensation what is the controller name for the lights to connect via bluetooth?

[@AutoSensation]

@@alex_garage Triones or something like that

[@moedan4884]

Can i have a link for this product to buy

[@AutoSensation]

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[@eliwilliamson669]

Does this work on 2016-2018 as well?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. It's universal

[@khalidhussain7057]

Where can i purchase the ambient lights from?

[@AutoSensation]

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[@tnamen1307]

@@AutoSensation are those el wires??

[@SomaliNewMusic]

How meters was it? So you didnt cut the wire at well, you just went on all arrround the front with out cutting it? Dont you use cigg cable?

[@AutoSensation]

The kit comes with 6 meters. At first I didn't cut but I ended up cutting so I can use some for the doors. No cigarette cable. I connected to my existing footwell lights.

[@SomaliNewMusic]

@@AutoSensation when it comes the doors, where do you connect them thoughe?

[@AutoSensation]

I have not done them yet. I have that on my to do list.

[@SomaliNewMusic]

@@AutoSensation but its diffcuilt when cut it, doors not nessecery, you can just do all areound the front of the car and use cigg cable, otherwise some exprienced told me when you are takin off them, it will be hard work!

[@AutoSensation]

Not hard at all. I will order another kit and upload a video.

[@chrisperry9002]

Can they be wired into the door switches. So when you open the door and close it they turn on and fade when the car is started. Then turned on when desired??

[@AutoSensation]

Yes they can be wired to the door switches. But will not turn on when desired. Will only turn on with whatever power source you decide.

[@chrisperry9002]

@@AutoSensation thanks, wondering if you could use another switch wired in to use them for both door entry then switch at will when wanted. Really want the factory look of lights when entering and at will when parked. Was the install difficult? I have a corvette and there aren't many gaps to tuck anything in to. And most factory lights are hidden by a shelf above like a recessed lamp where as you don't actually see the bulb. You just get that beautiful light coming down from under the shelf without actually seeing the bulbs themselves. My father's Mercedes e400 had well hidden lights and looked awesome except for the ugly burnt orange color they were. But the layout looked great. Thanks again.

[@AutoSensation]

@@chrisperry9002 yes. Use this kind of switch. I did it for my underlights. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZLGkJiArMmqjtU here is part two of the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDWZWirZ8ina7s

[@chrisperry9002]

@@AutoSensation great. Thanks again. Another project for the list.

[@godz-_moonlight1152]

Could you please do a door video please

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. It is next on the list. Give me about a week or so. Subscribe so you know when I post the video. Thanks

[@changezkhan1917]

Can someone send me the link to this product

[@AutoSensation]

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[@heinlatt1286]

Where can I buy it Bro

[@AutoSensation]

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[@preciousokechukwu60]

Why does it only laminate at night

[@AutoSensation]

I connected to the parking lights which automatically turns on at night or when I manually yurn them on.

[@VL_CRSE]

What app can I use?

[@AutoSensation]

Happy Lighting. If you have the same kit I have.

[@theboyderik4955]

What’s the name of the product?

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[@stocke5060]

What is the 12 volt doesn’t work ..

[@AutoSensation]

What do you mean if the 12v doesn't work?

[@stocke5060]

@@AutoSensation it comes with a 12volt cigarette thing and I plugged it because I thought that how it would turn on but it doesn’t work

[@AutoSensation]

@@stocke5060 on the back of the cigarette plug is a button. Push that. Make sure it's connected to the control box.

[@jonathanj.rodriguez1469]

Is there another place I can hardwire ?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. The fuse box. Look for INST PANEL LIGHTS in the Honda pilot.

[@jonathanj.rodriguez1469]

@@AutoSensation thank you !

[@a503za350z]

This type of lighting is good,, but don't over do it, like you did here.... try to keep it more ""OEM style "" I seem videos where they wrap the entire interior of the car..

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks

[@KL4life]

Pilot ugh how bout a civic!

[@AutoSensation]

It will work on a Civic too

[@vadimlevi]

in daylight the installation looks awful for me

[@venchuro24_33]

N y h

[@KL4life]

Ttaps are garbage as they're unreliable just use butt or plug connectors

[@AutoSensation]

Agreed