Spyder FAQs: How To Wire HALOs, CCFLs and LED Accessories

This video is designed to show you how to wire your Spyder Auto projector headlights, whether you have LED or CCFL halos. This video will also show you how to wire LED accessories like DRL LEDs. During the course of this film we will show you how to determine what wires to tap for power for your Halo rings and LED accessories. Regardless of your make or model, this tutorial should help you determine how to wire your own setup.

[@mohammedtamim6795]

I really like your headlights, but you should've send wiring steps with the installation guide

[@brianhamilton2113]

I'm pretty sure wire tapping and soldering disqualify auto accessories from being called "Plug-N-Play." This is "Plug, splice (but hey if you solder it's better), watch a flippin' KZbin video because the instructions suck so bad they refer you a KZbin video, throw a temper tantrum, -N-Play."

[@terave1337]

Yeah lmfao, I bought audio stuff from Crutchfield Auto and there was an option to get pre spliced, actually Plug-N-Play wires for everything related to the receiver unit. I bought from Spyder thinking something similar would come up, but no such luck. I'm just glad that my shit looks good now, but fuck I had to put off installation by a day because I needed some solder, jesus.

[@braedentrebell3718]

Lmaoooo shit hasn’t changed in 6 years don’t worry

[@stellijer]

No kidding. It's essentially saying "It's plug-n-play, except for those parts which aren't." Almost like IKEA writing "pre-assembled - except for those parts which need assembly." :-D

[@dalegorham2645]

I sort of get the impression these headlights aren't meant for the DIYers. But I'm glad we had we had these KZbin videos because they were very helpful. Took me about an hour to install my lights in a 2007 GMC Sierra. I used T-connectors to make up the LED Halo effects.

[@MountainTopHomestead316]

Finally!!! A video that shows how to install THANK YOU

[@dalegorham2645]

Thanks for the instructions! I just installed my Spyder lights into my 2007 GMC Sierra and they look AWESOME! I used the T-tap connectors and they worked great! I did pull back the rubber cover off of the tabs, soldered the leads to the tabs and pulled the cover back over them. They work and look great! All of my neighbors want theirs changed out now! I may have to setup a shop! :-)

[@PRGuanica]

What color is the park light wire? I have 5 wires, 2 green 2 brown and 1 black. I’m stuck please help, got 2008 gmc Sierra and bought the spyder

[@littleche7676]

Very useful. Now I now where to connect led tube wires to. Just received new style led tube projector headlight for my 2009 ram. 💪

[@FossickMedia]

THANK YOU! I watched tons of other videos trying to install my halos but they wouldn't come on. This video finally helped! I will be posting a video of my L.E.D. projectors on my 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 soon.

[@robdennis3721]

Once it said voltmeter with probes I turned off

[@joeacorbin]

You put a lot of effort into making your video's professional. Why don't you actually finish the install so we can see how to do it? When you swathed from the passenger side light to the drivers side light all of a sudden there were additional wires from the truck and the lights. What's up with that?

[@juicepro]

Very helpful, thank you

[@AftermarketHeadlights]

Great job

[@delta10761]

So in the video right before he says "continue your installation not all there's still wires from the headlight hanging out unconnected to anything....so extra wires?

[@timcushing4566]

awesome... thank you!

[@ttmger7911]

Very little is soldered on automotive and motorcycle, most is done with the proper factory crimping die, the vibration caused by road travel and vehicle vibration has less chance of a joint cracking, a proper crimp leaves a tad space at the end of the wire before insulation to allow for some flexing of the wire, so if you do decide to solder, do not over solder, or solder right to the end of a terminal to allow for some flexing ability, there are some really good articles online that will explain much better the how to and wire standards with the proper die to use for any type of wiring according to the standard adopted and pull and vibration tests

[@Onethou]

At first I was upset about having to splice cables to wire these, but once I dug into it I realized how many different things you could do the lights if you wanted. Wasn't a hard job in the long run

[@logankypfer8031]

What all can you do? I’d like to have some fun with my halos but I’m not super educated on wiring

[@zachammond9631]

I just got my halos in. trying to install them now and currently have the front end of my Silverado 2011 taken apart and can't go any further because nothing helps. they are not plug and play and its a ton more work then was made out to be in description. thank god I have friends that have done these before... but I'm still not happy that my truck is literally in pieces in my shop right now. I think spyder auto needs to work on directions

[@bdemange1406]

I'm in this situation right now with my 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD. My Denali is torn apart. No Instructions. WTF do I do with the extra running light bulb. That mini one. and where the eff do I splice in? Did you figure that out then?

[@zachammond9631]

We wired my halo rings and small led lights together into my running lights and then low beams and high beams to their own wires

[@armyman1079]

Zac Hammond. Can you tap the red wires in with fog lights?

[@solwest-sg6990]

What if you have leds and no CCFL inverter? What do you connect the black and white wires to?

[@EseanB]

If only your video could solder for me because I suck at it. 😆 Besides that, I have no issues with your video.

[@FunkyMikeOfficial]

Please make a more in depth video. Chevy Silverado 2007-13 model has two sets of wires connected to the parking lights/blinkers. When you quick splice, do you repeat the process on both sets of wires? OR just to one of them? I would imagine you do it to both, but I'm not trying to F anything up.

[@stellijer]

How do we tell which model headlights have CFL and which LED? I don't have any CFL inverter in my car and have no desire to go searching for and installing one (since there is apparently no inverter with the headlights I'm looking at)

[@Chojinki]

The main flaw I see in most of these videos is, no demo after the installation

[@Bournefort]

Are the inverters/ballasts included with the headlight purchase on Spyder products?

[@jimslotabec2544]

My park lights only come on at night. Couldn't I tap the power from the low headlamp bulb for the LED and CCFLs? I have DRL, so if I wanted the Halos to come on during the day. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

[@spyderauto]

if the projector light is flickering it is you connection, check the connection in the housing to see if its loose and also check the connector from the SPYDER headlight to you oem harness

[@tommyungersma8075]

After you twist the white and black wires together respectively, what do you do with them? just leave them hang?

[@spyderauto]

please check the wire connection. RED=positive BLACK=Negative. First I would try to do is check if its the CCFL or INVERTER. if you do have any further question please contact our tech support dept.Thanks.

[@demilovesmusic85]

For a Ford F-150 I basically spliced the wires so that the halo for the low lights and the LEDs come on when the low lights are on and the halo for the high light comes on when the high lights are on. But I can’t figure out a way to make it to where the LEDs and both halos are constantly on. Any tips??

[@andrewrobinson7759]

so you just twist the black and white wires and let them hang there?

[@dalegorham2645]

I figured he was just marking which one to eventually solder. I used the T-connectors and they worked great! I did pull back the rubber cover off of the tabs, soldered the leads to the tabs and pull the cover back over them. It worked great!

[@joebrezina2074]

What if my park/Corner light only has 2 wires not the three as shown in the video? Do I need to remove my fender to access my side markers to see if they have 3 wire set up?

[@spyderauto]

The Honda Accord Projector Headlights comes with HALO. We have two version 1 being CCFL and the other one a LED HALO both version will require you to tap the wire in to a power source.

[@rafaelrod6109]

I just got my LED Halo headlights for my dodge charger 2010. I am thinking to wire my LED accessories to the fog lights. Is that okay?

[@cattleguy]

That would have been helpful to know when purchasing the dang product! Instead of finding out after my entire bumper is off my darn car!

[@patamaran]

Do the parklights stay on when the lowbeams come on? or is it one or the other? I'd like to know so I can decide weather I want my halos on all the time.

[@Flightcontrol96]

I have a 2002 Accord and I was concerned that the headlights that are on your website (normal projector, Non CCFL) show no extra wires. Does this mean that they attach to the stock connections with no mods?

[@Alex-xv8qu]

I installed Spyder Projector Leds on a 05 Corolla now car is Rough idling/vibrating when parked or stoped. What can i Do?

[@DjTaz011]

I have the halo headlights for 2001 chevy impala and the rings dont turn on very bright. where do those wires go connected to so it can bright up more. please help

[@josegarcia611]

I have 2006 Chrysler 300. Do I just connect the CCFL Halos and LED's to the side markers?

[@jcefus]

Hey spyderauto, I have a question that I can't grasp the concept of. If I hook the positive/white wire to the parking light wire and hook nothing to the turn signal wire, how am I going to get a turn signal?

[@cryptostormvpn5447]

More in depth video please

[@gamadragon78]

Hey I bought a 99prelude with a pair of your headlights but the ccfl won't turn so I would like to know how can I replaced the ccfl

[@mikesylvester1021]

Do you have to remove the front clip of the dodge to reach the headlight unit?

[@spyderauto]

the CCFL rings themselves are not replaceable, however those rarely fail. usually the black CCFL inverter boxes are what fail. contact spyder auto tech support to see about a set of ccfl inverter boxes. Also, DO NOT CUT OR SPLICE GRAY/WHITE CCFL wires. Connect only the red and black wire leads from the inverter box to your power source.

[@delvecchi088]

For the 2009 Lancer can you replace the LEDs on that model in case one blows out????

[@jacobcortez2137]

I have a 2009 Honda Civic Si and I want to install the Snyder Halo Projector Headlights. Do I only need to wire the Halos? My projector Headlights have multiple red and black wires.

[@alexhernandez9284]

How do you connect the leds for them to stay on because mine only turn on when I turn on the headlights.

[@tylercousins2123]

will this make the halos stay on even when your headlights are off?

[@TacticalKeene]

How does it work on an older pre facelift e46? can't seem to find a diagram anywhere

[@josegarcia611]

I have 2006 Chrysler 300..do I just hook up the CCFL Halos and LEDs to the side markers on my car?

[@spyderauto]

There are warranty on our product. Please refer to our website and read the terms and condition page for a better understand of our warranty.

[@spyderauto]

For that model the LED is sealed inside the housing. The light uses OSRAM LED.

[@brokinhopehope1197]

Sir I have Toyota Yaris 2008 with halogen headlights how I change that to LED or HID wich one do you think is good for my car??

[@indistructible420]

I should really have looked futher into all this before buying.. I intend to keep and install the headlights but I can assure you I did not know anything about CCFL inverters and can honestly say I trust the company when they say mine isn't suppose to have it... just wish the small installation guide wasn't designed to make you think you needed something that you didn''t to begin with

[@IshakIshakFitness]

Where can I find the male part for the inverters?

[@patamaran]

What is the current draw on the accessory lights ?

[@mrbigjem87]

Can u fit hid in the projected headlights?

[@gamadragon78]

Ook thanks i would check, and the thing is that i don't know how old they are

[@Adam-FR]

Spyder Auto how am I supposed to wire the Sonar for my IS300 ? Can't figure it out from this.

[@patamaran]

I checked today, if you wire these the way this video tells you to, your halos and led will only be on when the truck is in park, or low beams are on. Anyone with DRLs will end up driving most days in the daytime with halos and led off.

[@ThDarkMatterProject]

I have a 2012 Ford F150.. I don't understand how to get these into the DRL lights... the OEM Ford lights are Bi-Xenon lamps. and the DRL's run with the low beam wire... so when DRL's come on the low beam also comes on and flickers due to having HID lights.. how do you wire it so that only the LED and halo's come on the DRL and not the low beams? I know lows and DRL's run the same wire and the oter one runs high's.. The volts were 8 when drl was on and 13 when lows on.. please help

[@delvecchi088]

Do they come with some kind of warranty in case they blow??

[@spyderauto]

The HALO/LED are not suppose to blink when you have your turn signal light on. That is why we only have two wire 1 being positive (WHITE or RED) and the other one is to negative (BLACK)

[@qb93]

I have a 2003 mustang and i installed the spyder headlights CCFL HALO but my high beams don't turn on

[@tbacio]

Would be nice if you guys could have given a schematic or wiring diagram on paper. Nothing crazy just something simple.

[@spyderauto]

Our lights are made for a simplistic and straight-forward install. Most lights are fully plug and play, for the older model lights which require some slight wiring, a simple voltmeter measurement and wiring tapping are needed. Wiring DRL is of only two wires, a positive and a ground. The positive goes to whatever you want to link it to, either turn signals or parking lights, and then a ground.

[@robertcarter303]

Not simple

[@juanvergara610]

Do I need an inverter to connect them

[@CPhase2]

Constructive criticism: This wasn't a very good guide. It should be slower with closer views of the wiring and connections - like laying them out, pointing to each wire or set of wires from the side to keep hands and fingers from obstructing view, and THEN slowly making the connection.

[@Jay-Go]

Agree. Video is pretty bad.

[@denanealeigh73]

ok you put the white wires together and the black wires together then want ?

[@Jimongmovie]

I have a 2012 Ram 1500. I followed the installation video and all went very smoothly, However my lights are very dim. Can anyone help?

[@rha987654321]

Can i use hids wwith these if so what kind

[@ty8012]

can i wire my halo llights so only me leds come on, not my halos?

[@PRGuanica]

What about when I have 5 wires, 2 green, 2 brown and 1 black?

[@spyderauto]

Some of the lights have replaceable LED and some lights have the OSRAM LED. It really depends on that part number.

[@solwest-sg6990]

What if you have LEDS and no CCFL inverter? What do connect the black and white wires to?

[@bigchili21]

How would i wire ccfl halos on my 2008 honda accord coupe

[@zackduran3094]

I hate that they don’t send out instructions or do good enough videos I still haven’t gotten mines installed it’s been 3 months

[@JDSwagga]

I purchased ccfl halos for my 06 impala but the halos do not come on. I was wondering if the wiring process is the same for all cars/trucks because the wiring harness for the turn signal lights are connected to the oem headlight

[@indistructible420]

Ima be honest just bought these for my 2004 mustang gt and the company assured me that i didn't need the CCFL inverter box.. so verify with them if your car needs the box or not... Mine didnt come with it but according to them i didnt need it to begin with

[@stashouse617]

I put mines on but my headlights didn’t quite fit

[@inupiaqpride]

The part you forgot was the other stuff that come with the wires. Where do those go.

[@saulvillanueva8703]

you have to send instructions on how to connect the light wires!!🤔

[@scottcalvert5069]

2001 Pontiac grand Prix. Ccfl halos with no LEDs. The car comes stock with DRLs and I would like the halos to be the DRLs. Right now, the projector lens comes on for the DRLs, and the inner halo comes on bright for the DRL. The projector is taking away power from the outer halo, and I would like to change this. Being that the lens DRL is straight from the socket, and the halos go through the inverter, I'm not sure how to turn the lens off for the DRLs, and make the halos the DRLs. Please and thank you!

[@spyderauto]

Scott Calvert call our techsupport at 6269348884 they will help you troubleshoot your issue.

[@delvecchi088]

It would be nice if you could change that and make it possible to switch out the leds. I am not going to invest 300 or so bucks on headlights and have an led blow out and not be able to repair it without buying a whole new headlamp!

[@juniorcasique3099]

I bought a set of headlights for a Dodge Ram 1500 2006 with CCFL halos I noticed when I took him out of the package there was a sticker saying caution hid bulbs not allowed why? And would be safe to run HID?

[@1000crazypeople]

JUNIOR CASIQUE HID bulbs get very hot. It could melt the housing

[@tksmem]

Are resistors needed for the LED's & LED halos to prevent error codes? 2010 Ram 2500 Pick-up dual headlight

[@spyderauto]

our LED and LED halo only draw power from the wires you tap into. they won't trigger any error codes on any vehicles.

[@mitchcarlson6133]

DO I wire the Halos and LEDS to the inverter first? Then connect the wire off the inverter to the wiring that comes off the headlight? Or do I wire the wires coming from inverter to wires coming from my vehicle?

[@spyderauto]

+Mitch Carlson the order is not important in this installation as long as you have the lights off. please make sure you wired everything correctly before turning on the lights.

[@mikemcpherson8716]

I have a 2011 F150 with the standard OEM headlight (non-HID), to get the LEDS to work, will I need to tap into wires? I took a look tonight and noticed that I have a bulb on the side for DRL that just stays on when DRL is on, flasher bulb/turn signal bulb, and the low/hi bulb...hope that helps

[@mikemcpherson8716]

And just to touch on this, the OEM has 3 bulb connections on each side, one for the yellow DRL on the side of the assembly which just is a static light, one for the flasher bulb/DRL at the bottom of the assembly and one for the main low/hi beam area of the assembly, so my confusion comes in, will it be plug and play for the LED's an Halos by plugging into the connection for the static DRL? or do I need to tap into wires with quick connects?

[@Jp.VQ35]

you guys need to make updates I bought a pair of sonata headlights and had little help with how different products are now I guess with the halos and they include a black and red wire not even connected to the spyder headlight connector “plug and play” is not really a thing also my low beams do not look anything advertised on their website so be careful and do your research when buying

[@timmy3590]

how about fog lights?

[@garrisonaw]

You just show the black and red wire being twisted around the insulation of the parking lamp wires. Anyone who knows anything about wiring would know that that's not how to connect two wires. However, anyone who might be watching this video with no prior wiring experience would be left scratching their head after doing EXACTLY what you show, and having nothing work. So far I have watched three videos related to headlights I am considering getting for my truck, and I have come to a conclusion: Your video productions leave A LOT to be desired. Your lights themselves look like they might be well made. Then again, they might suck - it's hard to tell without a decent demonstration of them in use - and by "in use" I mean normal use, not just turning them on and off in a showroom, and not showing them only from odd angles that are useless for everyday (like viewing them from above).

[@jwooter69]

Spyder auto must have invented invisible quick splice connectors ahahaha

[@spyderauto]

garrisonaw thank you for your input! We always want to improve our video quality and we are planing to update the outdated videos.

[@H2kPat0]

Still waiting

[@tyfats]

Lol right "We are planning to update the outdated videos.." 2 years later and still nothing.

[@evanodder6948]

Cutting or splicing the wires will void your warrantee. It will make no other difference.

[@MrBlue02celi]

bought the halo lights for my 05 BMW 325, none of the lights are only steady parking lights, all the connectors just have two wires so I'm left with picking either having the halos on with the normal headlights and just having them on at night, or with the daytime running lights which turn off at night.... unless I want them wired to the parking light/ turn signal that doesn't have a wire with steady voltage so it will blink when using the blinker....

[@bobgeore6107]

what did u have to do? my cousin got a 328i and just ordered some sypder halos

[@trygveulfr7513]

Are using T-Taps safe? Or will it cause corrosion and issues with the wire later on? Otherwise I'm about ready to order some new headlights and led foglights to update my truck's lighting.

[@ttmger7911]

I never used t-taps on anything just for that reason corrosion and as well wire breaking where is has been slightly damages by the tap, a proper crimping die/tool for tge terminal your using is best, a 5 minute read and search will show you what type die to use with what type of terminal, closed open barrel, ect ect

[@tribemaster33]

My passenger side inverter shorted out or was not working when we first installed. Is it possible I can receive a new one?

[@spyderauto]

+Jeremy Tsonton you can contact your vendor to have the inverter replaced under warranty, or you can directly purchase one from amazon.

[@idahospyder1620]

What if you just want the LED on as a DRL without the parking lights on? Where do I plug into a hot so can just add a switch for the DRL? Thanks.

[@ericcrowley6781]

Idaho Spyder

[@guyduke9821]

Not good on an 2013 F150 that when set to "auto" lights, the parking lights will not come on until it starts getting dark outside. The F150 "DRL" are low beams with reduced power during the day so a splice into that line may not work well for the halo's / LED's. There has GOT to be a better way................

[@stevencolorado4052]

this may sound stupid but does this set of halo headlights come with 2 CCFL invertors , one for each set of headlights or do I have to buy the 2 CCFL invertors separately ?

[@spyderauto]

The light sets come with everything you need to make them work. Some typical wiring accessories may not be included, such as scotch connectors or electrical tape.

[@HoanNguyen-rj3td]

Better use the relay for the LED set. Every time I turn on the key, then the LED will be light up. The high beam and parking does not help.

[@kencoulter8794]

Both my spyder head ligjt wont come on when engine running but will come on with engine off please somebody help me

[@IIWahashxX]

Ive just opened up my car etc but my parking light only has two terminal instead of 3, is it meant to be like that? Toyota celica 2000

[@spyderauto]

IIWahashxX parking light should only have positive and ground

[@redquiring6687]

I bought these for mine WJ jeep and got them installed about 2 weeks after getting them. 3 days later 1 of the halos stopped working lol. There goes 250 bucks

[@spyderauto]

Please e-mail or call Spyder Tech Support at 626-934-8884 (ask for tech support). Our technical support team will always give you detail step by step information of installation. If you received defective item, you can contact the retailer you get it from and get replacement or refund under their policy

[@Bamaca_B58]

9 years later, Shazam still doesn't recognize the soundtrack used smhh

[@saintjohn316TV]

I've watched 3 or 4 videos more than once before attempting this install. It seems pretty straight forward to me. One you locate the constant power wire for your park/signal lamps attach the power wire from the LED/Halos to the positive and the black wire to the negative ground. The other connectors are plug and play. After doing this, the DRLs are not working. They work with the headlights turned on but not as DLRs. Please advise on where I could have went wrong.

[@spyderauto]

What headlights do you have/bought? Does your car come with factory DRL?

[@saintjohn316TV]

Spyder Auto Yes. But only the low beam is DRL. The instructions say wire to the parking light. The parking light only comes on when the headlights comes on. (i.e. night driving)

[@spyderauto]

What year and make is your car? Does your car come with factory DRL? Factory DRL uses the high beam, not the low beam. LED/Halos are not the same as DRL. Are you asking about the DRL? OR are you asking about the LED/Halos? They are two different things. LED/Halos turn on according to how you wire them. This video shows how to wire LED/Halos. DRL is a different function. It does not use the LED/Halo unless stated so, and if so, it would not require you to wire it in. DRL functions on our lights are wired to be plug and play, not to be added or spliced in.

[@saintjohn316TV]

Spyder Auto The car is a 2012 Chevy Silverado. The lighting system is Spyder Auto 5009494 LED. There are two lights. One on top and one on bottom. The one on top is the projector style and it is on while driving and when the headlights come on. The one on the bottom comes on when I hit the high beam switch. I was thinking that I should have wired the LED/Halo to the light that stays on while driving but all instruction videos said wire to the parking light.

[@spyderauto]

The (projector) light on the top is the low beam. The (scattered) light on the bottom is the high beam. The Halos/LED-Rings are supposed to be wired (Along with the LEDS) to the parking light. The parking light are the orange lights on the sides that light up when you turn the light knob on the first click. If you have factory DRL, it will light up the bottom light when driving. DRL systems usually use the high beam bulb at a lower power draw. NONE of the LEDs or Halos light up unless the lights are clicked on. DO NOT wire them as DRL, they are not meant to be wired that way. If you want them on all the time, wire it completely separate. You can wire it with a relay to your switched ignition. OR you could wire it up to a switch.

[@TheAmazingTimothy]

I guess I don't understand what to do with the LED wires. It shows them being twisted together and left alone but if you just do that the LEDs don't work. Please help with this confusion.

[@spyderauto]

after twisting the wires together you can tap it to your park lamp wiring using the same power source taping technique mentioned earlier. you can call our tech support at 626.934.8884 for further assistance.

[@Imdevantewarner]

I have the 06 cobalt were does the positive wire go to power the halos ?

[@spyderauto]

+erich warner we usually suggest you to connect the halos to your parking harness wire.

[@Imdevantewarner]

+Spyder Auto it's kind of hard to pick out which one is black or brown they both kind of look the same

[@Imdevantewarner]

+Spyder Auto if the 3 lights are on does that mean they are wired correctly ?

[@spyderauto]

+erich warner which 3 lights? you can email your questions along with some pictures to [e-mail] we can assist you from there.

[@ragett7334]

Hey I have a request plz

[@juanperalta6263]

Where do you set your electrical tester on?

[@SteveDavisCarGuy]

12v dc

[@hurricaneanytimefitness406]

My halos have Red and white wires.... no black ground. Any suggestions on which is hot or ground?

[@spyderauto]

You can use Voltmeter to test and find out the hot and ground wires, thanks

[@davisrs1]

Not until you wire them, but you didn't tell which was which ti wire them!

[@demilovesmusic85]

The white wire would be the ground then. Red and green are always power wires