How to Wire Strips Lights in Your Vehicle

Wiring strip lights in your vehicle is not as difficult as it may seem. There are a few different methods that you can use to wire them up, and we will go over each one of those now. The first method is the easiest and requires no tools at all; however, the second method requires some basic tools like a drill and wire stripper. We will show you how to do both!

Determine Strip Light Location

Firstly you want to determine where it is that you want to install the lights. You want to choose a location that is flat and has room for the wire without getting in your way.

After determining where you are going to place them double-check and make sure that you are happy with the placement. You want to make sure that you are going to be able to access the light if for any reason it needs replacing or adjusting in the future.

Installing The Wire

Once you have decided on a place and made sure there is enough room, go ahead and cut your wire from a strip of lights. You want to make sure that you leave yourself a little extra wire in case it is needed for adjustments later on.

After cutting the lights from the strip, run your new cable underneath and behind car panels if necessary. Make sure they are concealed when finished running them through but do not tighten any bolts over or near these wires as this can cause damage.

Now that you have all the wires routed, it is time to decide where each strip light will be installed and what they are going to illuminate in your vehicle.

Secure Your Vehicle Strip Lights

Once you have decided where each one will be installed, use a little super glue to attach all wires in place and make sure it is attached securely before continuing onto the next step.

Now that all your cables are glued into position, install each light using zip ties or electrical tape around the wire and around the light itself to make sure they are secure.

Test The Lights

After securing each strip, turn on your vehicle’s lights for a few moments then switch off again to see if any of them have come loose or fallen out from their place. If anything has moved you want to go ahead and re-secure it with either glue or tape and make sure it is secure.

Repeat this process for each strip light in your vehicle until you are satisfied with the results.

Enjoy Your Newly Lighted Vehicle

Now that you know how to install and wire strip lights in your vehicle, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Turn them on and bask in their glory! And if anything is wrong or they don’t turn on (which shouldn’t happen after testing), take a look at this blog post again for more help.

Make Sure To Choose The Best Vehicle Strip Lights

The key to finding the best vehicle strip lights is knowing your specific needs and budget. If you need a lot of light for a large space, then buy as many strips as possible so that they cover it completely. However, if you have a smaller area or weaker lighting needs, know how much power each strip uses so that you don’t overbuy.

Remember that the higher wattage, the more power it uses and you’ll need to buy a larger inverter or battery pack. If you’re not sure which strips would work best for your vehicle, contact our lighting specialists at LED Lighting Unlimited today! They can walk you through all of this and create an ideal light setup just for you.

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