How to Wire an LED Light Bar Properly (Project Night Light Episode 3)

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ChrisFix

ChrisFix

Күн бұрын

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@omerbayrak1808
@omerbayrak1808 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is doing his job 100 times better than regular mechanics. He is working clean smart. He deserves every single penny he makes from youtube because he saves us hundreds of dollars in diy projects. We love you Chris
@sotaboyz78941
@sotaboyz78941 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@Timsautosolutions
@Timsautosolutions 8 ай бұрын
Hes online you must....
@tisaghchase
@tisaghchase 5 жыл бұрын
Can't believe this video is so old and I'm seeing it for the first time. I absolutely love your videos and they have helped me maintain and diagnose my car. Fantastic work.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@tisaghchase
@tisaghchase 5 жыл бұрын
I'm actually considering installing a relay for my amp and crossover. Should they each have their own relay or can they be run to the same one?
@proxyhx2075
@proxyhx2075 2 жыл бұрын
@@tisaghchase It'd be better if both of them had their own relays.
@TheSoonToBeTrucker
@TheSoonToBeTrucker 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix I know this is an old video but you should do a video on the SPOD lighting control system.
@kland086086
@kland086086 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm a mechanic, and I love your video. I put it in my favorites to use to teach people because your simple presentation is easy to understand and follow, not annoying, superb job bro. Bravo!
@angeleaterstudios1004
@angeleaterstudios1004 4 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to watch this like 7 times to understand the wiring process.
@TheShonoun
@TheShonoun 4 жыл бұрын
I'm about to do underglow and I'm seeing all kinds of stuff you never see in any other tutorials. I didn't know there was a fusebox on the steering rack.
@creativejake7323
@creativejake7323 4 жыл бұрын
Same about watching it like 7 times
@petergross135
@petergross135 4 жыл бұрын
Wiring is so easy, it’s just electricity isn’t something we can see so it’s harder to understand. So we mentally make it more difficult than it really is.
@jackfieldsjack1061
@jackfieldsjack1061 3 жыл бұрын
just buy a wiring kit.
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 2 жыл бұрын
@@petergross135 Running the wires sure is easy and interesting. Just be sure that you use the right size fuse and wire gauge. If you undersize it then you can set your vehicle on fire.
@Grady_OBS
@Grady_OBS 8 жыл бұрын
There are some people who ride near me that leave their bright lights on (High Beams) when driving. I installed a light bar on the front of my truck (My preference ) and so far, ive only had to turn it on twice to make the other person turn theirs off. (What I do is I flash them once with my High Beams and if they dont turn theirs off, I turn my light bar on and off real quick) (Its not the proper thing to do, but it works)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Zipping Basher I do the same thing haha. They shut it off all the time when you use the light bar!
@impulse9091
@impulse9091 8 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix my buddy has a rear facing light bar for tail gaters. works every time hahha
@kg7yts187
@kg7yts187 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, where I live, people drive with their light bars on.
@BradyPhotgraphy
@BradyPhotgraphy 2 жыл бұрын
Illegal
@Grady_OBS
@Grady_OBS 2 жыл бұрын
@@BradyPhotgraphy so is driving drunk or high and people still do it.
@northofnormalofficial
@northofnormalofficial Күн бұрын
Hey Chris, just so you know, 9 years later and you’re still helping people with this video! Thanks!!
@vinnyvidivici
@vinnyvidivici 8 жыл бұрын
This probably the most informative and clear/concise tutorial I've seen. I was skeptical about wiring my own light bar myself, but thanks to you, I'll be probably be saving hundreds of dollars by doing it myself. Thank you for the video, Chris.
@glenniz1
@glenniz1 5 жыл бұрын
Nearly five years later, and your video is still helping folks who love to DIY! Thanks Chris!!
@myy_koneesi
@myy_koneesi Жыл бұрын
Just realized that this video is 7 years old, i bought a light bar and reverse lights for my truck and i just followed the steps and it works perfectly. Thank you!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Thanks!
@noahpippin3204
@noahpippin3204 8 жыл бұрын
you should do a how to wire subwoofer/amp.its really easy but nobody has made a good video of it yet.
@possum2023
@possum2023 8 жыл бұрын
Look up Meade916 he has a lot of great videos on that subject.
@leonpravst7860
@leonpravst7860 5 жыл бұрын
yessss
@jugulartheninja
@jugulartheninja 5 жыл бұрын
I could do a quick runthrough of my setup that i did myself stereo, subs, 2nd battery, speaker amp and upgraded speaker wires
@JonathanMartinez-rv9ur
@JonathanMartinez-rv9ur 5 жыл бұрын
Can somebody show me to do a fuse tap into my ignition with a toggle switch for amp turn on
@jugulartheninja
@jugulartheninja 5 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanMartinez-rv9ur There shouldnt be a need for a fused line for the signal wire as it operates on an extremely low current that doesnt power anything The way most would recommend you do this is to tap the signal(ON) wire leading to your stereo deck that way your amp is on when your stereo is
@soidus
@soidus 4 жыл бұрын
Watched this because I'm an electrical engineer and had so much fun, despite not being a truck owner!
@antoniadelgado8677
@antoniadelgado8677 4 жыл бұрын
Reading this made me think of a Toyota prius with a strobe light that was taped on It made me laugh harder then I should have
@gaminggonzalez8830
@gaminggonzalez8830 4 жыл бұрын
@@antoniadelgado8677 9kkkkkkkko9kk9
@DiscoveringJapan1
@DiscoveringJapan1 Ай бұрын
Outstanding video! So clear and easy to follow. I learned what I was looking for in the first few minutes, but the step-by-step narration was so interesting that I watched the whole thing!
@greenhead333
@greenhead333 4 жыл бұрын
I love how detailed this video is. You explain the simplest things that probably should seem obvious. but its perfect for a guy like me that forgets everything 15 seconds after I heard it.
@olechuga2
@olechuga2 7 жыл бұрын
Sir, for your three (3) videos in the construction of your truck's bedrails, headache rack and mounting system for your light-bar, paint job and electrical setup ... a most excellent set of informative videos. You did your major projects so simply constructed, explained so well as you were constructing them, overall paint job and electrical setup, that you made me feel I was there helping you all the way. You Sir, made it look so simple to construct this time-consuming project, yet produced such an "elegant" home-made job. Your construct ended rivaling a professional job, and yet you made it happen "your" way all-around. Your truck's lights, plus the light-bar's, makes for sone scary sunlight. You are no doubt scaring the bejesus out of all those crazy furry friends, wondering just what has happened to their world at night, and reaching for their "Kaopectate". I congratulate you Sir, for a job simply very well made, and thank you for your hard work, as published.
@richarddannov5784
@richarddannov5784 3 жыл бұрын
Youre the best! I just spent the last 2 nights losing sleep because every other video I watched on the subject they said “you’ll have to get power to the switch from SOMEWHERE in the cab”. No further explanation. But you, sir, you showed exactly how to het power from the fusebox. I cannot thank you enough!
@zachgeorge7738
@zachgeorge7738 6 жыл бұрын
"We don't want to have spaghetti, save that for dinner." -Mr. Fix 2018
@itsdimitriymedvedyev
@itsdimitriymedvedyev 6 жыл бұрын
*2015
@justabrokeredneck
@justabrokeredneck 6 жыл бұрын
Buster McCluckle 2015*
@echo5939
@echo5939 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@angelicaamora11
@angelicaamora11 5 жыл бұрын
2015**
@DuskBlazeYT
@DuskBlazeYT 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@3n3ly7m9
@3n3ly7m9 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Way to feel old, this was only from 2015............ 7 years already :( Your videos are timeless.
@abdulelkhatib2674
@abdulelkhatib2674 Жыл бұрын
Great job as always, and I always love watching these tutorials. I highly recommend installing a switch panel and relay box in your truck instead of individual switches. I did that for my truck, and I think it looks so much better than many loose switches.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
@JariMustafa
@JariMustafa 8 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris :) no one on KZbin actually goes to such small details as you do :)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Mustafa Jari Thanks a lot!
@ozgultekin6100
@ozgultekin6100 8 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix agreed. Keep it up, Chris! and those LEDs are crazy bright!!!!
@mtnguy
@mtnguy 8 жыл бұрын
+Mustafa Jari completely agree. Great job on the video man
@syd8699
@syd8699 Жыл бұрын
My god what an incredibly thorough and clear explanation. Thank you!!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@trevorhaines954
@trevorhaines954 Жыл бұрын
Chris is always good about getting to the point and explaining everything.
@tristan_g9508
@tristan_g9508 4 жыл бұрын
Someone blinds you with their brights you can just obliterate their eyes in return
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
I give them a warning flash first to be nice.
@johncao8344
@johncao8344 4 жыл бұрын
Officer: "I wonder what's this red button do?" Dumb ways to die...
@codealtf4logn779
@codealtf4logn779 3 жыл бұрын
@@johncao8344 😭 😂
@trevorhaines954
@trevorhaines954 3 жыл бұрын
@@johncao8344 Lmfao!
@W0mpa
@W0mpa 9 жыл бұрын
Thats a small sun you put on your car ;)
@marunio1
@marunio1 7 жыл бұрын
:D
@gijs.22
@gijs.22 6 жыл бұрын
Thomas Wallblom one he turned it on i sad to myself jesus christ thats some light
@RealLifeOORA
@RealLifeOORA 9 жыл бұрын
I am happy I found this channel. Not only is your voice clear, and camera steady, but you do an amazing job at explaining EVERY step. Really good job doing these videos
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
RealLifeOORA Thanks a lot bud! Comments like this mean a lot to me!
@nathanh.809
@nathanh.809 4 жыл бұрын
Just recently acquired my dream “truck”. 1994 ford ranger XL Splash, and your truck DIY videos have given me a new passion. I hope to be able to show you how cherry she will look with a light kit on it like this! Thank you!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Let me know how it goes!
@jmasonrcingabout273
@jmasonrcingabout273 5 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell! you make everything look and sound so easy. When I even try anything like this like getting power to the sub in the back of my (Ehem, micra) it ends up being a herculean battle against bulkheads and stubborn interior panels (that change their shape after removal) resulting in bloody knuckles and foul language. You should teach courses in auto maintenance and modification. Keep up the top notch vids.
@Aviation101
@Aviation101 9 жыл бұрын
Wow. Insane intensity.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+MrAviation101 Yea it is 40,000 lumens!
@Beeyouarekayee8
@Beeyouarekayee8 4 жыл бұрын
Intense insanity
@Payzme13
@Payzme13 4 жыл бұрын
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@Payzme13
@Payzme13 4 жыл бұрын
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@Payzme13
@Payzme13 4 жыл бұрын
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@gwolf7716
@gwolf7716 2 жыл бұрын
Once again, the best explanations in the business😎. I’ve been tearing my hair out trying to wire up a pair of off road lights with two relays and an unneeded switch to factory aux switches and your method of diagraming and laying out the harness produced professional results. Thank you sincerely!
@wesselbakker936
@wesselbakker936 3 жыл бұрын
You know it's a ChrisFix video when it helps you even though the video is almost 6 years old. Thank you, Chris! I now have some nice Hella comet 500's mounted to my front bumper. :)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video helped you! I'm sure they look awesome!
@theiareproduction
@theiareproduction 6 жыл бұрын
Nearly 3,5 years later and here I am still waiting... "How to Wire Bed Lights: COMING SOON".
@fadelf.294
@fadelf.294 5 жыл бұрын
Still no (2019)
@WEMFTai
@WEMFTai 4 жыл бұрын
2020
@codygonither
@codygonither 4 жыл бұрын
he did it 2020 !
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjXYoiNabaWbck
@aksk8629
@aksk8629 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix of course we can trust Chris to deliver!
@Pelletputter
@Pelletputter 5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say what a great video - I consider myself 'Exceedingly average' when it comes to mechanics and fixing my car, but electrics have always been a big fat "nope" as I just struggled to understand it. So much so that when I got my lightbar I paid a bloke to fit it for me, but he's used undersized wire and as it's stop working now I'll replace all the wiring so it's properly safe. Haven't done it yet, but I know when I do I'll come straight to this video as it works as a step-by-step perfectly. Thanks!
@robertlinva9503
@robertlinva9503 6 жыл бұрын
Great job on this video, Chris! It was definitely the best video that I've seen showing every single step in this process. You also did a great job not only talking about how to do things, but you showed technique and the appropriate tools. Really great job.
@TuddecBMW
@TuddecBMW 8 жыл бұрын
"That isn't a light, it's a collapsed sun!"
@ozgultekin6100
@ozgultekin6100 8 жыл бұрын
+Tuddec hahahahahahahahahah
@pancho1684
@pancho1684 7 жыл бұрын
says Clarkson
@rinofagerlund2371
@rinofagerlund2371 6 жыл бұрын
Top gear XD
@syedzaynuddin9639
@syedzaynuddin9639 6 жыл бұрын
Zayn
@syedzaynuddin9639
@syedzaynuddin9639 6 жыл бұрын
122222
@apolloplanb5209
@apolloplanb5209 5 жыл бұрын
Chris you represent old school east coast American ingenuity and integrity. Whether you're fabricating, fixing or restoring you never take shortcuts and do the job as it should be done! I also appreciate your attention to detail / OCD as it's definitely needed to complete all your videos to that level of completion. Too many lazy hater trolls on KZbin.
@spencerhutchison3667
@spencerhutchison3667 5 жыл бұрын
When the video started I thought this would be a difficult task but you explained it so well I'm pretty sure I could do it myself! Thanks for the great video!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@paulgerard6675
@paulgerard6675 9 жыл бұрын
I've watched since episode one! This was a great video! Lightbar came out great and as always the editing is awesome! A job well done!
@caidencoleman9503
@caidencoleman9503 8 ай бұрын
I'm in college for auto (specifically electrical this quarter), and this video helped me nail which pins on the relays do what. Chris is absolutely goated. 💯
@poldalp
@poldalp 8 жыл бұрын
I swear to god, u are genius, keep up the good work!! (y) :)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@firechiefsampolitano1541
@firechiefsampolitano1541 8 жыл бұрын
Poldalp, common sense goes a long way if you have any. But considering most American males have lost that connection from learning things from their fathers.. Chris is closer to being a genius, compared to young men of the up and coming generations. Thanks for the video, Chris. Someone need to teach people basic auto care. I doubt if my kids know how to change their oil or replace a blown out tire. Not because I haven't taught them, because their cheating mother wouldn't allow it and said her PW husband could teach them... yeah that really worked.
@therealb888
@therealb888 7 жыл бұрын
Sam Politano lol 😂, that sure got personal!
@TheOddest1
@TheOddest1 5 жыл бұрын
I smell a r/wooooooosh here somewhere
@josephtempleton4930
@josephtempleton4930 5 жыл бұрын
@ChrisFix great vid. Any chance you'll be doing a dual battery setup on that Mazda, for running all that auxiliary lighting? I'd like to go that way on my F-150 and I know your step-by-step approach will be the easiest to follow.
@ats6136
@ats6136 9 жыл бұрын
I love the look of the mount! Great video man.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
SharperAdam Thanks a lot!
@Vboystatus
@Vboystatus 8 ай бұрын
best straightforward wiring video on youtube for a 12v light and switch system thank you!
@danielpindell1267
@danielpindell1267 8 жыл бұрын
Really impressed with your work 👍👍👍
@Aron-ru5zk
@Aron-ru5zk 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve wired mine with a relay into my high beams with a switch in my dash wired into the light bar circuit so I can use my high beams regularly for on road driving and then with the switch on the light bar comes on with the highs
@deaddad6310
@deaddad6310 4 жыл бұрын
That's pretty big brain chief. I'm stealing it lol
@福-g5v
@福-g5v 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I really want to DIY a light bar to my car and still confuse after watching others tutorial, but your vlog makes it easy for me. Thanks. Really appreciate it. Now your channel has become one of my favorite channel.
@Trd2020
@Trd2020 9 жыл бұрын
clean work, i wish your where my mechanic
@6RGyan
@6RGyan 7 жыл бұрын
Quite an Illuminating 😇 project. Fine job.
@WhoKnws
@WhoKnws 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching his videos for at least 8 years always professional and easy to follow his instructions..and I can’t wait to get a light bar on my grand marquis
@sarcasm2k
@sarcasm2k 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris. Your content is amazing. Your attention to detail in terms of content, filming and audio is amazing. Thanks for all the tips!
@Tcostello
@Tcostello 8 жыл бұрын
you literally blew my mind putting that switch in the door.......
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
Good idea right?
@MachitoLFC
@MachitoLFC 7 жыл бұрын
Me too! Never seen that and can’t understand why, aside from being very different
@craigsters08
@craigsters08 6 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix can u do a video on your Mazda smoke test vacuum check?
@ASPthespeedyboy
@ASPthespeedyboy 5 жыл бұрын
Toby Costello kaaboom
@CyanRogue759
@CyanRogue759 5 жыл бұрын
Why not connect the fuse tape to the wire after you ran it through the door harness 🤔
@mytexaslife3584
@mytexaslife3584 2 жыл бұрын
Insanely helpful video. And I can't believe I'm watching it 7 years later. Thanks👍
@mjc0961
@mjc0961 5 жыл бұрын
"We don't want to have spaghetti, save that for dinner" No idea why, but that cracked me up. 🤣
@zebracherub
@zebracherub 8 жыл бұрын
Now, put a sticker above the switch reading "ejecting seat". You know, when you give people a ride and stuff :p And now the hardest thing is going to resist using this bar on the road at night lol. It makes things so bright, you don't want to go back to normal beams :/
@YeetxBoi
@YeetxBoi 8 жыл бұрын
just turn it off when passing people, or do one like i plan on doing into the front of the truck rather than on top(this keeps it from hitting in eyes.)
@benjaminmasters5375
@benjaminmasters5375 8 жыл бұрын
i am so doing that now, im going to get an big red button and stick it to my console that says "seat ejector" or i could do "self destruct"
@zebracherub
@zebracherub 8 жыл бұрын
Ejecto seato, cuz!
@bagawathytruckinginc
@bagawathytruckinginc 7 жыл бұрын
zebracherub hahahahaha
@mikushionhatsune4261
@mikushionhatsune4261 7 жыл бұрын
yeaaa bud channeling that inner james bond status i see XD
@hectorlopez1344
@hectorlopez1344 4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad your channel exists... it’s like my very own how to be crafty dude manual... thank you for sharing your knowledge
@davidsmalldridge870
@davidsmalldridge870 5 жыл бұрын
The off-road light bar on the roof of my dream car needs to be wired! How to do this? (CLICK) Here goes nothing! (CLICK) Hey guys ChrisFix here!
@salvadorchh6466
@salvadorchh6466 8 жыл бұрын
how can you make everything so perfect!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
Take your time and plan it out!
@gagemarshall7936
@gagemarshall7936 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't say I have a learning difficulty 😂 but let's just say I'm more of a hands on person you show me how it's done I'll try my best to replicate it. This bloke, really breaks it down it's great leaves no room for erra, I appreciate the videos 💯👍 makes life easy for the home (DIYS) keep up the good work mate.
@swordsmanGFX
@swordsmanGFX 8 жыл бұрын
i cant believe it look that good ! nice work
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@AntrikshNashier
@AntrikshNashier 9 жыл бұрын
Chris bro u r seriously awsum U r tooo good at work and ur so damn technical plus inteligent and tricky U have all tricks and tips for best and all best and grt tools for alll... U r simply d best wwith funny conversation I seriously loved ur work and how u make video so damn goood... That we can all learn so easily I salute and respect u... Seriously
@marianoespinoza4663
@marianoespinoza4663 3 жыл бұрын
I had a family member buy me a light bar for christmas and i was a little nervous going into this but man i got it all done in 2hrs thanks to this video.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video helped you get it installed!
@semdelijster4459
@semdelijster4459 5 жыл бұрын
Woah that makes a huge difference!! Nice job on that
@benjaminkoll9179
@benjaminkoll9179 5 жыл бұрын
You should do a cb install no one shows vids as detailed as you do
@Adaml_306
@Adaml_306 7 ай бұрын
This is treasure!!! Thank goodness for Chrisfix!!! I’m just starting this project on my truck!! Thanks Chris!!
@forcefieldgaming3831
@forcefieldgaming3831 8 жыл бұрын
I think Chris burnt my eye with that damn welder.....
@ozgultekin6100
@ozgultekin6100 8 жыл бұрын
+Forcefield Gaming ikr..... :D I was wondering if that was bad to look right into or not lol
@mosesm.3431
@mosesm.3431 4 жыл бұрын
@@ozgultekin6100 naw, your screen can only get so bright.
@Recovering_Californian
@Recovering_Californian 9 жыл бұрын
Instead of zip ties use a few cushion clamps. They'll last longer. Looks cleaner too.
@Tcw2019
@Tcw2019 Жыл бұрын
I’m mechanically inclined but not electrically inclined. Been watching tons of videos and yours is by far the best and simple. Thanks Chris!!
@rolandoflores4948
@rolandoflores4948 Жыл бұрын
Im glad I came across this vid bro it’s gonna help me a lot plus save me some bucks I need to wire some light pods and light bars on my Polaris Ranger
@ابداعات-ق3ظ
@ابداعات-ق3ظ 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent job I loved it
@BigBoyMemer
@BigBoyMemer 2 жыл бұрын
By far the easiest to follow light bar installation tutorial out there. ILY chris fix.
@TowMan127
@TowMan127 8 жыл бұрын
Makes me wanna do that to my truck
@hugo-cd4rh
@hugo-cd4rh 7 жыл бұрын
TowMan127 ahh yes please
@yuridaman
@yuridaman 7 жыл бұрын
Do it
@KILLAFORD41
@KILLAFORD41 6 жыл бұрын
TowMan127 same here
@leizhang5462
@leizhang5462 6 жыл бұрын
l
@vdoxsamp7283
@vdoxsamp7283 6 жыл бұрын
JUST DO IT!
@OlympicGaming
@OlympicGaming 8 жыл бұрын
well worth it, props on the project bro
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Immashift
@Immashift 3 жыл бұрын
I am eventually going to shamelessly copy this and add other lights. Gonna do those alley ligts and a set of rear facing lights as bed lights. Planning on a CB antenna mounted on it, and if you wanna get clever with the wiring, instead of tying it to the beams you could drill and run wires inside for an ultra clean look. This setup is gonna work really well for hauling my canoe when I go camping. Just some bolt-removable posts at the back and a crossbeam and I'm set. Who needs a Thule and a Backrack? Make this yourself over a weekend. Whelp, now I have yet another reason to teach myself to weld.
@tom69rust
@tom69rust 6 жыл бұрын
13:32, 8 wires are actually enough for 7 switches, since you only need one 12v wire from the fuse box
@dgtlionbarger
@dgtlionbarger 4 жыл бұрын
So multiple switches can come from the one fused power?
@thadb9684
@thadb9684 4 жыл бұрын
dgtlionbarger yes because the wire coming out is the only thing needed to differentiate the switches
@daltoncox3957
@daltoncox3957 4 жыл бұрын
Im pretty sure he put 8 wires for 4 switches to make the switches light up
@alfredoheredia1888
@alfredoheredia1888 4 жыл бұрын
Only if he uses relays in all of the new lights
@harryl7946
@harryl7946 6 жыл бұрын
Use star washers under your ground points. Better grounds. And match the fuse rating for what draws the energy. Get that fuse box fuse down to a 2 amp since the relay only draws millie amps.
@planethedgehog2427
@planethedgehog2427 5 жыл бұрын
Incorrect. Although the relay draws very little power, the fuse is for the power feed from the battery, through the relay and to the light bar.
@gwlane5509
@gwlane5509 6 жыл бұрын
Its 2018 and I’m going to use this method for my subie light bar! Thanks Chris...top notch channel!
@ItsIdaho
@ItsIdaho 5 жыл бұрын
Officer: *"I wonder what's this red button do?"* *Dumb ways to die...*
@alexhidalgo9709
@alexhidalgo9709 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, any chance of doing a wiring tutorial on an audio system? Like subwoofers and amps
@alexanderthompson1753
@alexanderthompson1753 2 жыл бұрын
Chris, I absolutely LOVE watching your vids!! They're super informative, and you cover every detail of what you're doing and why you're doing it, which, in turn, answers ALL of the questions that come along the way. Thank you for taking the time to teach us!! Keep doing what you're doing, man.
@austinsullivan7891
@austinsullivan7891 9 жыл бұрын
8 people are mad they have no vehicle.
@alluserbd9359
@alluserbd9359 7 жыл бұрын
এক্স
@yuriportes2606
@yuriportes2606 7 жыл бұрын
How can someone give the thumbs down on this?!
@antijake4122
@antijake4122 7 жыл бұрын
austin sullivan ,olyitututyrttttttt
@bekiro28
@bekiro28 7 жыл бұрын
plain simple assholeeesss
@nazGONZ79
@nazGONZ79 7 жыл бұрын
austin sullivan stfu
@countrylover9712
@countrylover9712 8 жыл бұрын
Put a 6 inch lift kit on project night light and 35 inch tires
@RJ-pw9ij
@RJ-pw9ij 8 жыл бұрын
austin bob calm down its only a Mazda...
@mbdrives3541
@mbdrives3541 8 жыл бұрын
and a ford you know...
@znovosad555
@znovosad555 8 жыл бұрын
+WHOS YO DADDY 8 it's the exact same thing as a ford ranger
@RJ-pw9ij
@RJ-pw9ij 8 жыл бұрын
Zach Novosad true but how often do you see a lift kit on a Ranger? And they're already slow enough and I'm pretty sure a 6" lift and 35s wouldn't even allow it to get up to legal speed... Just sayin'
@znovosad555
@znovosad555 8 жыл бұрын
+WHOS YO DADDY 8 a 6 inch lift maybe yeah. But a 3 inch lift and 31s would look good.
@andrews9715
@andrews9715 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! this was a great very instructive video. I have looked at loads of wiring related vids and yours is the only one that meets my Virgo standards for detail and professionalism. Hubby and I are the proud parents of a new tractor and she needs better lighting so wiring up some auxiliary LED'S will be a priority. Thank again.... warmly, Gillian
@immortal_morty1347
@immortal_morty1347 7 жыл бұрын
id buy a busted car just to fix it the chris fix way
@MarseliusHelmikstøl
@MarseliusHelmikstøl 4 ай бұрын
Where can I buy the olastic tube?
@brianleabo6295
@brianleabo6295 2 жыл бұрын
When I took class to get my electrical degree in after HVAC. The most repeated thing would be able to draw a wiring diagram and understand. Good job you doing it more than most people
@Nick6Michael
@Nick6Michael 9 жыл бұрын
Was I the only one smiling throughout the video at the end?
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+Nick6Michael Haha, that is awesome and no you werent! I was smiling too! It was awesome!
@ericstodgel2621
@ericstodgel2621 9 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix Awesome job very good video
@KastaRules
@KastaRules 8 жыл бұрын
So bright it's ridiculous !!!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+KastaRules Turns night time, into daytime!
@KastaRules
@KastaRules 8 жыл бұрын
+ChrisFix It really is impressive! Nice video as always, master.
@camarokurt
@camarokurt 7 жыл бұрын
He said on the first video, " This is not a cheap ebay light. "
@nsbyband5239
@nsbyband5239 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much i was looking around so much videos about car wiring and I'm saying to my self why don't cris fix have a video on that until I searched again and found this video u made my life so much easier no other KZbin videos come close to yours
@KeystoneProdsPA
@KeystoneProdsPA 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, when you wired the additional 3 switches, are you going to jump them into the same fuse box slot 17, or does each switch need it's own fuse slot?
@JoshRJameson
@JoshRJameson 4 жыл бұрын
Also do they get their own relay
@ubreakitirepairit3569
@ubreakitirepairit3569 4 жыл бұрын
It's better to use a different slot. The slot he is using provides 12V even when the vehicle is off, but you may want to use a different slot for something that doesn't need 12V when the vehicle is off or even more, requires a fuse of a different rating.
@sheachopper6416
@sheachopper6416 8 жыл бұрын
this light bar costs $1000... damn
@jean9910
@jean9910 8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm sure you get what you paid for but its not the right price for my project. They have cheaper led bars out there.
@hellhound9081
@hellhound9081 8 жыл бұрын
+No Name Rigid industries puts a screw every 10"
@ozgultekin6100
@ozgultekin6100 8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Maroney knockoff or real, thats bright as a welding machine lol
@hellhound9081
@hellhound9081 8 жыл бұрын
Ozan Gültekin I wasn't questioning the quality. I have a cheap 50$ 24" for a reverse bar that is really bright, eventually the LEDs will go out a lot quicker than Rigid.. Only reason why I know a screw over 10" is because I read that somewhere recently.
@ozgultekin6100
@ozgultekin6100 8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Maroney i know u werent questioning it. oh and also, all LEDs will last about the same i think.
@karlwarnes6062
@karlwarnes6062 2 ай бұрын
Wish i had watched this video first,would of saved hours of head scratching watching others attempt but failing.Great explanation,thanks for making it so clear.
@TheRealXesc
@TheRealXesc 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome work you are doing, I'm getting all envious, and want to do the same to my car. One question; wouldn't it have been nice to have run the wiring inside the metal bars / roof rail, rather than in a plastic tube zip-tied to the rail?
@robbie1994frbw
@robbie1994frbw 8 жыл бұрын
I thought that too lol
@theking94hm
@theking94hm 8 жыл бұрын
No because then you wouldn't be able to replace the wiring easily and it would also be easier for water to get into the bars.
@sharonjoseph5903
@sharonjoseph5903 8 жыл бұрын
S
@ВладимирСаратов-б7к
@ВладимирСаратов-б7к 8 жыл бұрын
You're going to have a hell of a time changing your battery
@estonianperson1112
@estonianperson1112 6 жыл бұрын
True
@aaaabbbb4528
@aaaabbbb4528 6 жыл бұрын
my exact thought
@sharkamov
@sharkamov 5 жыл бұрын
Well, there actually *_is_* only _one_ Pos. & _one_ Neg. on a car battery, so I don't really see any 'problem' . . . . .
@lstatefarmjakel
@lstatefarmjakel 5 жыл бұрын
I know
@yellowboy5467
@yellowboy5467 4 жыл бұрын
Nah, the alternator is always feeding power to the battery. So the battery will last as long as usual.
@InterstellarFrequency
@InterstellarFrequency Жыл бұрын
Even though I’ve almost watched your videos, I’m back watching a older video to remind myself how to do something again. Way cool thanks for the content.
@nycfcistrash2097
@nycfcistrash2097 9 жыл бұрын
Drink every time he says crimp
@nycfcistrash2097
@nycfcistrash2097 9 жыл бұрын
+Brennan Callan you seem very interested in Chris
@nycfcistrash2097
@nycfcistrash2097 9 жыл бұрын
+Brennan Callan you spend too much time writing your replies
@cupofdiarrhea
@cupofdiarrhea 9 жыл бұрын
+Brennan Callan As someone who holds 27 college degrees and 3 WWE titles, it's cute to see someone throwing out their degree count in a KZbin conversation. If getting a degree teaches you nothing else, it's that being clear and concise in your communications with others is of paramount importance, as knowing how to communicate lets you translate that giant warehouse of knowledge into something you can relate to others (hopefully without coming across as condescending!). Being needlessly wordy or skilled in nitpicking the works of others is not the same thing as being intelligent.
@Treehouse1230
@Treehouse1230 8 жыл бұрын
I'm a little late to the party here, but take a shot every time +Brennan Callan uses quotations...
@benjaminmasters5375
@benjaminmasters5375 8 жыл бұрын
lol when i put light bars in my grille we just grounded it and took the other wire into the cab and it plugs into the cigarette lighter, simple but it works out great, especially because i hate wiring and electronics
@alldayedcers9454
@alldayedcers9454 8 жыл бұрын
So you just wired it to the cigarette lighter wiring or you used a plug?
@benjaminmasters5375
@benjaminmasters5375 8 жыл бұрын
Plug, i insert a plug into the cigarette lighter which is attached right to the light bars via a long wire
@alldayedcers9454
@alldayedcers9454 8 жыл бұрын
Cool, and it works like a charm?
@benjaminmasters5375
@benjaminmasters5375 8 жыл бұрын
All Day EDCers works out nicely, for a person who doesnt understand wiring and electronics well its perfect, no worrys about fuses and other stuff, just the positive wire plugging in works great
@ZombieCakeHD
@ZombieCakeHD 8 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Masters so you just wire the positive to a plug that goes into the cigarette lighter, then grounded the light bar to your frame?
@SteveH-TN
@SteveH-TN Жыл бұрын
While I probably won’t be installing a lightbar. I found that the information in your videos should be useful for other purposes. Thanks again for sharing your experience & thoughts.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix Жыл бұрын
Glad ithelpful
@chofyam3466
@chofyam3466 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix8 years later, still commenting
@hesokayegar8259
@hesokayegar8259 5 жыл бұрын
26:50 Look like a scene from the walking dead series 😅
@aurelius6156
@aurelius6156 5 жыл бұрын
Don’t be upsetti Have some spaghetti XD
@MKlukowski
@MKlukowski Жыл бұрын
8 years later, still relevant. Thank you.
@FireCrowsWorkshop
@FireCrowsWorkshop 9 жыл бұрын
It's not a light bar... It's a collapsed sun!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Fire Crow's Workshop Hahaha, I have actually found a way to harness the energy from the sun and created a light bar!
@ahmedonal-dahbali8770
@ahmedonal-dahbali8770 2 жыл бұрын
Really really amazing videos.,the way you lay out the tools you're going to use and explaining each step slowly, the camera work and lighting in dark places under the car simply put you are the best KZbinr I really appreciate your work and you inspired me to learn more about cars as a young man from Yemen Thank you very much
@arblineltd
@arblineltd 5 жыл бұрын
brilliant video mate, just ordered 4 for my works vans and this has simplified a massive task for myself, thanks a million brother.
@FOREVERaPILOT
@FOREVERaPILOT 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, I just started watching your videos last week and i'm HOOKED! You put so much detail and thought into every project it just inspires me to do so much more work for my truck when i get back to her. Also the video editing and sound quality is better than most for sure! I installed an LED bar on my grille guard, two minis on the headache rack for full coverage and a reverse light a couple years ago with a buddy who knew a little more than me on electrical wiring. (94' F-250 with a 7.5 460 FYI) IT WAS TERRIBLE lol, before i left last year only the front LED worked and I didn't secure the wires at all. Watching your videos is great because i love to do very detail and quality work so thank you for providing amazing detailed videos to help me through the process. I am excited for all your future videos and success in the future, Good luck and thank you.
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