wire question for a car..

[SX4DUDE2013]

So im thinking about putting a LED stobe kit (2 led grille lights) on my car but i was wondering how i would wire it? is this hard to do? ive never wire anything except my hids b4...

[Matt Majeika]

Re: wire question for a car..

If they're going to be external, make sure the product is rated for external use. Many LEDs i've seen for the "grille" are rated for internal use only, which is basically useless.

What kind of car are you using? Do you want them to be on all the time? Or would you prefer they be switched... There are a number of options for you.

LED lights are very low power so you could probably hook them up to any power signal in the car (behind the stereo perhaps) and it should be fine. I would recommend, however, wiring directly into the fuse box and adding its own fuse. This will make sure you don't void any warranties and allow for a nice clean install.

Give me a little more info and I can probably help some more.

Matt

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: wire question for a car..

they are rated for exterior use. they do strobe like you see on most emergency vehicals. I have a 2008 sx4 and the retailer said i could wire them to the battery and then there is a flasher box that u use to choose patterns and to turn them on and off...

[SVT Lightning]

Re: wire question for a car..

I believe these are illegal in many states....check with your local law enforcement.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: wire question for a car..

yea. in most states they are. however i can use white with no problems...if i want to use amber i have to apply for a permit...(i just applied) as for red i can get that too but my permit would have to be notorized and as for blue. blue is a no no to everyone excpet marked cars....

[Matt Majeika]

Re: wire question for a car..

they are rated for exterior use. they do strobe like you see on most emergency vehicles. I have a 2008 sx4 and the retailer said i could wire them to the battery and then there is a flasher box that u use to choose patterns and to turn them on and off...

It's fine to wire straight to the battery as long as you have a fuse in the line. Does it come with one? I just don't wanna see you end up with a dead battery because water got inside and shorted the connection.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: wire question for a car..

i dont think it does....i might go 2 autozone and have them look @ it? It is comming from China and wont be here til June

[Cole Ziegler]

Re: wire question for a car..

Definitely run an inline fuse, post some pics of the set up. Are you planning to switch it at the dash?