Sequential Ultra Thin LED Strip Install For Any Headlights

[@MrIII]

Have any of you found any brighter LED light strips in 2020??

[@DemeDemetre]

I haven't bought any, but I found nice ones in AliExpress

[@gmzgmz3727]

Finally hours of looking online finally found the video I've been looking for i needed to know how to do the wiring you explained it perfectly thank you so much 🙏

[@MrIII]

Glad I could help! Hope your lights turned out great!! Thanks for the comment!

[@claudiumihaiu7880]

Hi I think i have just missed something: so if u connect the red(power) to signal that will iluminate when turn,but what about the daytime light? How you connect the wires to have the daytime light on ? Thanks,

[@MrIII]

Hi, so it depends on how you supply your power to the main daytime lights. I used a fuse tap for my car. The turn signal function is powered directly from the amber bulb. I tapped directly to the positive terminal. The negative is grounded to a bolt attached to the frame of the car. Hope that clears things up.

[@Jatsotserah]

@@MrIII does it need to go to a ground or can it be attached to a black one? For example, the one from another bulb?

[@MrIII]

It should work, but a negative terminal is not considered a ground

[@meme2363]

FYI: I removed those big covers for the ends and just sealed with some clear silicone caulk and smoothed it out flush and let it cure for a day. Then installed the strips. It makes them sit a lot more flush and smooth that with the covers that come with them.

[@MrIII]

Good point! I'll have to try that out next time. Last week I installed some RGB led light strips. Thanks for the share!

[@mturawa]

Excellent tip. Thank you.

[@delroycleghoran3791]

you did it ,but there was no detail as to the wires was connected blk we know but where did you put the Red , .//

[@MrIII]

Red is connected to my DRL fuse tap. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4G6i55va7OenK8

[@ricospencer9721]

I have a black red white and green wire what is the white and green for

[@MrIII]

I only had three wires, a black, red and yellow. I would test the wires out to see what they do. I think they may change the direction the amber turn signal

[@calpik]

I connected everything, its working fine when engine is off. But when i start engine the turning light doesnt work. How to fix it?

[@MrIII]

Did you check if you have a faulty relay or fuse? Also, does your OEM bulb still work?

[@calpik]

Mr.III yes everything works fine. Parking bulb and turning works but the led strip not working on turning. I connected the led strip directly to the headlights and turn bulb.

[@MrIII]

That's super odd. I pinned your comment to the top. Hopefully someone that had the same issue can help. Because I really don't know. Sorry man

[@sulylunat]

Did you ever figure out this problem? I’ve got a similar issue, the sequential strip lights fine with engine off but when engine is on, the lights flash or only do half the light pattern when using indicator rather than flowing smoothly.

[@ledacyauto]

@@sulylunat You solved ? I have the same problem.

[@bowlingxp8345]

how well do they stay there glued? Heat and rain may weaken the glue. Thanks.

[@MrIII]

The glue on these were ok. I used extra 3m tape. But he rgb ones I have installed are much better. They've lasted almost 2 years. I just never edited the install video

[@devylukas2459]

why the turn signal light strip not enough visible in daylight

[@MrIII]

That's the same question that I have for the company that made these. The sun just overpowers these LEDs in the daylight

[@poteitos5125]

Do you have a brake light version? My car has no LED light strips completely...

[@MrIII]

No, I haven't bought the brake light version. I would have to bake my taillights and install them inside the housing. I just did the easy install of placing the LEDs on the outside of the headlight. Are you planning to stick with the red only type or the red, amber and white?

[@poteitos5125]

@@MrIII Well the item you bought I couldn't get in the UK> So I bought a similar one which came with 3 wires. +ve, neutral and indicator.... I stuck em to the side of the headlight with some double sided duck tape and it all works good. My rear light cluster is a custom made tinted set (only just legal in the UK) but the problem is my reverse light is dim (way too dim and not street legal at all). Do you have any recommendations? Like a light strip with brake, reverse (white) and I don't mind about the indicators? Just as long as they work on the 12V and have wires for the rest.

[@KelvinLKY]

There are 3 cable in the led stripe, what is the black one for?

[@ofc474]

Ground

[@MrIII]

yup, the ground! what ofc474 said

[@petarpetrov2893]

Where i can connect 12V+ to fuse box or also i can connect directly to the side light on my headlight and remove the bulb which is in headlight?

[@MrIII]

You would need a fuse tap for the fuse box approach, and check for a fuse that only gets power when you turn your car on. Yes, you can get power from your side light on the headlight with a wire tap or in the bulb's socket.

[@ledacyauto]

@@MrIII When I start the engine, it goes out drl… It only works with the ignition on

[@Columba_themechmatician]

Can you cut these strips to custom length?

[@MrIII]

The LED strips used in this video can be cut custom length. They have a doted guide line

[@johnhubertborjal3120]

can you install the strips inside the headlamps?

[@MrIII]

Yes, you can install this style led inside the headlight housing. It's a little more work to though

[@R1D9M8B4]

I don't know... I might wanna watch you take things apart... if I had a Honda.... thing like yours I'm pretty sure I'd be interested. But... I wanna thank you none the less.

[@Thecrazyfisherman2]

Can they be amber only with no sequence?

[@marinostb]

Why on planet earth did you remove the bumper? Why on planet earth did you connect it on the fuse? One wire goes to ground, the other one to battery positive and the other on the turning bulb. It took me 7 minutes to install.

[@MrIII]

Easy, I wanted too and I replaced my fog light glass lenses at the same time. I had no obstacles to deal with when installing the strips. I used a fuse tap with my drls, so the led strips turn on at the same time. If I connected it directly to the battery. They would never turn off and I didn't want to install a switch.

[@chrisb8870]

Cant you tap into the actual DRL light wire at lamp harness for DRL and tap the Blinker light bulb harness for the yellow blinker on Strip? And ground to frame in Hood area Instead of running any wires back to fuse box inside vehicle? Is it really necessary to run to ACC in inside Fuse?

[@MrIII]

Maybe for your car. Once you turn on the headlights on mine, the led strip turns off. It would only work with the high beams on, since the drl and high beams use the same wire. That's why I used a fuse tap.

[@drewhoeymans8158]

How to connect these led to a 2007 Chrysler 300c?

[@akashlakka5271]

Can I install LED lights and DRL in my 2012 Verna se 1.6 fludic normal company fitted headlamps

[@MrIII]

Does your car have the drl function? If so, just use a fuse tap and your LEDs will turn on with your drls. Or find a acc fuse

[@zachowns1023]

Will this work for taillights? And could I only wire the turn signals and not drls?

[@MrIII]

Amazon has a taillight version. With red and amber. But if you're wanting the turn signal, I would just purchase an amber led strip

[@zachowns1023]

@@MrIII ok thank you

[@3232myke]

Nice video good job , so I'm fixing my 16 accord led strip I opened up my headlight assembly and installed strip , can I attch my wires to my turn signal bulbs/parking lights? The wires on my led strip are black and black with a white stripe. Could use sum advise not too good with electric work. Mine are not switchback they are just plain white 6000k

[@MrIII]

Thank you! Your black wire is the ground and the one with the white stripe is the hot wire or positive. You can double check with your 12v battery if the company did wire it correctly before installing and check for any defects. You can feed your positive wire with the positive terminal of you parking light with out cutting/splicing the wire. You probably will need to buy extra wire to extend your connections and for the ground you can attach the black wire to a bolt or screw that's touching metal. Hope that helps! You probably already got them installed, my bad for the late reply

[@kingdonnell7478]

Do you connect the right strip wires to the left strip wires?

[@MrIII]

The way I powered mine was through a fuse tap which I had one wire that split to both red wires. The yellow I connected to the turning signal bulb and grounded the black to a screw on the frame of the car.

[@Thick_Cut]

I believe the slight delay is because the bulb that you’re using for your turn signal is halogen. Halogen bulbs tend to fade into brightness and fade out to off whereas LEDs are immediately on and immediately off...I.e. no delay 😉

[@MrIII]

That's true, you're a 100% correct!

[@Thick_Cut]

@@MrIII Dude btw that set up is sick af!!! Major props! Also, I have switchback LED bulbs in my housing, and they have the same delay when switching back from amber/turn signal to white/parking light. I dunno if it has something to do with the chips they're using, or if it's some type of protocol.

[@MrIII]

Thanks man! It really adds character to our cars, and It sound like you've got a sick setup too! I think it has something to do with the cheap chips they are using. Mine malfunctioned and got stuck showing the left turning signal. So I'm in the market for a new set.

[@Thick_Cut]

Mr.III Damn that sucks! I’m not familiar with a good supplier of those LED strips, but when it comes to LED replacement bulbs I purchase mine from a company called LASFIT, and they’re a US made product. I haven’t had any issues and their products are top-notch quality

[@Thick_Cut]

Mr.III if you would like to see some short video clips or some pics I can send you some via email if you supply me with yours

[@kgadriano]

where did you wore the red wire??

[@MrIII]

I attached my red wire to my power source. It's a fuse tap on my DRL fuse

[@KvngDripzy]

I connected the lights and it says connected on my phone but now its just white not changing colors or anything please help

[@Jason3249...]

Do these work mate with out running the DRL wire, I want to get a set but want to put them in my back lights but don't want the DRL on because it will light up my indicator all the time, so was thinking about wiring the black and the indicator wire only then when I turn the indicators on they will flash orange when needed 😉🤔

[@MrIII]

Yeah it should work. I just checked one of my older videos of me testing the strips with a battery jumper. About 7 minutes in you can see that the light works without having power to the white LEDs. Hope that helps!

[@braydonmotivation141]

Did you tap these into the daytime lights and turn signals? I have manual headlights and I don't want these to turn on with the engine and have them on all day?

[@rcostasbuild1165]

Hmm i have connect the power line to the position lights and led stirp turns on when i switch the headlights on! But when i connect the wellow wire to the turn signal lights it doesn't work...what have i done wrong??

[@MrIII]

That's odd... and there's power to both wires at the same time?

[@rcostasbuild1165]

@@MrIII Yes i have the main red wire connected to the position lights and the wellow wire to the turn light but turn light doesn't work.... that's wired have i dobe something wrong??

[@09animeaddict]

when i turn my signal light on at the same time with my park light..the led strip light goes steady (white light). i cant seem to fix it...can you please help?..thank you

[@MrIII]

Hi, just to clarify things, you have bought a switch back LED light set. Wired the yellow/orange colored wire to your turning signal bulb and your white/red to your parking light. Black wire to some piece of metal on your car, and it only lights up white when parking lights are on. Correct?

[@09animeaddict]

the connection is correct. but still having problems with the park light and hazard light on at the same time. the led strip light isnt turning orange to signal, just blinking white and orange at the same time. and when the park light is also on at the same time with the signal light. the led light would go steady white when turning, not signaling orange. i installed it on a honda fit..thank you

[@MrIII]

I haven't found any solutions for why both are blinking. It sounds like you did everything correctly and it shouldn't matter that you connected your power source to your parking light. Since, it stays lit all time. Hopefully someone can help and reply to this comment

[@1silentsender217]

Hey man ik I’m late but I’m super lost. What are those extra things you heat up and how do I just get my regular wire to the battery?

[@MrIII]

I made connections to my preexisting wire tap to my DRLs. From this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKHNomBvoLljecU. But if you are doing a direct connect to your battery, I would also install a switch. You don't want to drain you battery

[@bagortenay1822]

Those are most likeley silicone isolator which are shrunken when heated so it squeezes the wires. Its I think thermo silicone for wires, you should be able to find it in any electronics store (hw store). Better then elec. tape and better thermo characteristics.

[@mikepetersons1319]

the driver side led strip that has the lights facing the wrong direction just rotate it so the wires are still in the same location and the sequential still function the same and the lights are now facing outward

[@michaelwiseman6135]

I have wired the day running light the red wire to a switched live in the fusebox black earth to body and yellow to indicator live wire the indicator doesn't work when the day running light part is on but does with hazards or when I lock car any ideas why it doesn't indicate when the running light is on

[@djflintstone2816]

Get the ones with the black box on them then you won't have the delay I have them and no problem with it at all

[@MrIII]

Good to know, thanks! I just installed the RGB ones with the driver box

[@r.t.1942]

you should take your blinker bulb off and just use the led strip wired into your blinker

[@MrIII]

To be honest, these would need to be must brighter to act as front blinkers. It's for everyone safety

[@peddyferdian6560]

Thats what i thought too but in the bright daylight, it’s not that bright compare oem led sequential like the european cars, and i still haven’t found aftermarket drl with sequential that really bright with the signal, i think this is so far the best one out there

[@MrIII]

Same, I haven't found anything brighter yet. They are just for show.

[@Omar142118]

What gauge size did you use to wire the lights?

[@MrIII]

I mostly used a 16 gauged wire for my main power source from my fuse tap

[@andrewthach1989]

How's it holding up?

[@MrIII]

The winter killed one of my lights strips. So I'm looking for a replacement. Things are just cheaply made now.

[@andrewthach1989]

@@MrIII bulbs just died out? That's bad news I just installed mine over the weekend haha

[@MrIII]

Half of the strip started to flicker and then the whole strip blew out. Probably a bad resistor, but the turning signal still worked Haha. Good luck with yours man! I'll soon reorder one again.

[@andrewthach1989]

@@MrIII I didn't use mine as turn signal just left it a solid amber! Mine will probably go out even quicker than yours. And thanks!

[@MrIII]

I bet it looks good tho. Hope it lasts🤞

[@jly5172]

Is it aways on?

[@MrIII]

Only when I have the keys in the ignition

[@DiaNa-dr1wq]

Hi, i have a question. I would like to install mine, i have the same but i wonder if i can i just install the black wire to the drl black wire or it's necessary to look for another negative or on the buttery? I have a BMW 1 serie and the battery it's behind...

[@MrIII]

Hi, I'm not an electrician. But you should be fine tapping into your drl wires. A ground is a ground haha

[@DiaNa-dr1wq]

Thank you for your quik answer. I also thought so but I wanted be sure...

[@MrIII]

No problem! Anytime!

[@newbie101]

I can't find the link to the drl light you are using.

[@MrIII]

Yeah, since their link is not active. I found similar ones when searching flexible strip drl in Amazon or Ebay.

[@RichDogOfficialMusic]

Did it last or burned quickly?

[@MrIII]

The driver side failed for me, it lasted for about 2 months

[@sohamtilwankar69]

How to connect it to headlight and turning lights please reply bro

[@MrIII]

Hi, I ran the yellow turn signal wire directly with the turn signal plug and slid it in the socket. The red, I attached to my fuse tap that controls my DRLs. Black wire I mounted under a nearby bolt. Hope that helps!

[@sohamtilwankar69]

@@MrIII thanks bro i have found the best channel for automobile and i am subscribing

[@MrIII]

Thanks man! Just a heads up I add more automotive videos in the summer or when it's warmer. Currently in the winter, I'm doing Amazon reviews on products that are sent to me. So the channel has a little everything. Not just focused on one category.

[@dafb6dafb62]

I ended up doing something like this on my civic

[@MrIII]

Nice! Did everything work out? I currently have the rgb ones on my car and do enjoy the light show at night!

[@dafb6dafb62]

@@MrIII yes I actually ended making a video clip on my KZbin 👍😎 and I definitely enjoyed the light show

[@MrIII]

I checked out your 9th gen civic si! LEDs look good! Left a comment for you too

[@dafb6dafb62]

@@MrIII thank you I really appreciate it and also for the support 🙏💯😎

[@MrIII]

No problem! Keep up the good work!

[@maniacalmonster2293]

Might help if you show what you're doing

[@foundertexas]

hey can you please tell me how do the led lights turn off, when the car is off because it keeps staying on

[@MrIII]

How did you connect your wires?

[@foundertexas]

@@MrIII i connected my black wires to black and red to red . i didnt do the yellow one at all.

[@MrIII]

Is your red connected to a red ACC wire or fuse? Because it sounds like you connected it directly to the positive side of the battery terminal. The ACC wire offers power/electricity only when you insert car key into ignition switch and turn it to the left. Hope that helps!

[@MrIII]

Hey, did you figure it out?

[@JoseMorales-er7xh]

Mines only turn on on high beam any ideas?

[@jaunie8217]

What kind of 9003 bulbs do you have for your CR-V?

[@MrIII]

jaunie I have Autofeel LEDs in my headlights. I've had them for about 2 years now. So it maybe a challenge to find if they are still out there. My first ever KZbin video was reviewing them. The title starts out "Super bright LED headlights 16,000 LM Autofeel". I prefer the CSP LEDs that are fan less.

[@jaunie8217]

@@MrIII thanks!

[@banntheman7925]

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SIMPLE VID EBAY UNITS HAVE NO REAL HELPFUL INFO FROM THE UK

[@MrIII]

Glad I could help! Hope it turned out great!!

[@bryadbel7969]

That one is 60cm?

[@MrIII]

Yes, both led strips are 60cm.

[@77winner60]

Make more videos about third generation cr-v !

[@MrIII]

Will do! I've got a few recorded, just need to edit them haha Thanks for the comment!

[@jimmybagg9439]

Good guy!!

[@MrIII]

Thank you!

[@mamarosa5373]

WHERE I CAN GET THOSE STRIP LED LIGHTS ?

[@MrIII]

Just search flexible strip drl in Amazon or Ebay. A lot shows up!

[@mamarosa5373]

@@MrIII thanks. btw good video bro.

[@MrIII]

Anytime, thanks!

[@enrico5232]

They are supposed come one left and one right orientation from factory

[@MrIII]

Yeah supposed to! Possibility that I received two of the same

[@chrisgetlaid7883]

Who could I get to do this not good with cars I’ll pay

[@MrIII]

That's a good question! I've always tried things myself. You could ask someone at a auto parts store. Probably cheaper than a mechanic

[@Hosanna0077]

You need someone to record you so it’ll be easier for us to see what your doing

[@artcore9886]

These don't look bright enough for daytime. Might be okay for dusk or night time.

[@MrIII]

And that's true! What have you found that's super bright and not too expensive? I'm looking for an upgrade

[@artcore9886]

Profile pivot are the only ones currently available that are bright enough for DRL or Morimoto XSB, but both these can be pricy.

[@MrIII]

Yeah you're right they are pricey around $85. I may try to make my own

[@meldog88gaming]

I like

[@MrIII]

Meldog88 Me too haha

[@allthings-sk]

I've got similar ones on my Audi A4 B6 which you can watch a video of on on my channel. It looks amazing!

[@MrIII]

Nice man! Hope yours last, mine broke a week ago. Thanks to cold weather

[@allthings-sk]

@@MrIII I've had mine for 3 months now and still look amazing.

[@MrIII]

Mine lasted for about 4.5 months

[@flybobbie1449]

Wouldn't call 4mm thick ultra thin.

[@sup3rbosseur]

HEY GUY CHRISFIX HERE

[@3232myke]

Friggin HONDA and there hiding the lights behind the bumper ,, can't stand it bro ..... WHY?!?!

[@MrIII]

I feel the pain too haha It's still better than a Subaru. My sister's Legacy makes you go through the front inner fender liner and twist your arm through a maze just to change a light bulb

[@whoa2488]

No you just put them on wrong I have the same exact ones and I didn't use double-sided tape or anyting I hooked it directly to the signal wire and both of mine are the exact same brightness... I can also know that your left hand strip is lower than the right hand strip the left-hand one should be more closer towards the engine bay so that the strip is pointed directly out you have the strip basically lying flat on the light good. P3 why did you leave the sticky 3M part on the top what is that supposed to do hold your head down what you did didn't make any sense you got it to work yes but that's not efficient the most efficient part is the heat shrinking thing that you did

[@MrIII]

Hey, thanks for the comment! But the strips come with tape attached to them. The blue plastic covers the adhesive part. The brightness was determined from the location of the LEDs in the strip. They sit closer to the back of the strip, which has a higher illumination. The front part wasn't as bright, shown around the three minute mark. And to keep the back side of the LED facing out to the front of the headlight you have to flip the strip. To keep the amber sequential flow from center to out. I did not leave on the adhesive part on the top of the strip. At the thirteen minute mark you can see me peeling off the adhesive part. It's the white part attached to the blue plastic.

[@whoa2488]

@@MrIII I know that but I thought you had it 3M tape to the other site not the part that the white adhesive part is on I know it comes standard with the white adhesive pad and the white plastic over it

[@MrIII]

Ah no, I had 3M from my previous strips which I cleaned off lol How long have you had yours on your car?

[@whoa2488]

Like 3 or 4 days and both of mine are the same exact brightness and everything I'll make a video and send it to you

[@MrIII]

Nice! Ok, that would be awesome thanks!

[@AdinoAdonai]

So you want something better.... but, really not have to pay very much for it? 🤔 Good luck🕺

[@MrIII]

Yup, that's the dream haha We all know it barely cost them to make the product. So just finding the right middle man

[@vgod99]

Yikes!

[@MrIII]

Ruh roh

[@ColinBoath]

Nope..