LED's in grille help
02-01-2013, 10:39 AM
#11
2007 F150 XLT
Thread Starter
Sorry I wrote that when I got back from the bar. So yes I did forget to mention a switch in my line up lol. I actually have my clearance lights hooked up to my running lights so when I turn the switch they come on with my lights. So going into the fuse, when I first did this I didn't put a fuse in and the wire ended up getting pinched and grounding out on metal which melted my running light wire. So ya, got that wire fixed then when I reattached my clearance lights I added the fuse. Rather have a simple fuse pop then my wires melt again lol. It sucked but lesson learned.
The first picture is my clearance lights going to fuse then going to my headlight switch, that just the side panel removed. The second picture is some switches I have in.
The first picture is my clearance lights going to fuse then going to my headlight switch, that just the side panel removed. The second picture is some switches I have in.
I like your setup but I think it may be a little too "advanced" for me lol. Come help me install and it'll be another story!
02-01-2013, 11:29 AM
#13
2007 F150 XLT
Thread Starter
Question though, why would wiring directly the the headlight not be "the right" way? I want the lights on when the headlights come on, I don't need a switch specifically for the LED's.
02-01-2013, 11:33 AM
#14
Senior Member
Yes it's a pretty simple setup if you want to turn on with your running lights/head lights. I used a volt meter to find which wire I wanted. That was the power source. Also when you have that panel open there's a large bolt there you can use as a ground. So I can go look what color wire and show you some more photos if you like. Actually ill shoot you a pm in case you do.
Here's a sample of the lighting I did on my truck.
Here's a sample of the lighting I did on my truck.
Last edited by SmoKesoul; 02-01-2013 at 11:35 AM.
02-01-2013, 11:36 AM
#15
if you wire them lights to a switch youll find yourself flipping a switch everytime you get in the truck, thatll get annoying lol. im guessing youre installing these lights "raptor style". youll want them to come on when you turn the parking lights on.
what lights did you purchase from superbrightleds.com? i want to look at the amperage rating, im sure its very low. just curious. the wiring for the LED lights is probably a 22 or smaller gauge wire, more than likely its smaller than a 22 gauge. you shouldnt have to worry about any fuses popping.
02-01-2013, 11:38 AM
#16
Yes it's a pretty simple setup if you want to turn on with your running lights/head lights. I used a volt meter to find which wire I wanted. That was the power source. Also when you have that panel open there's a large bolt there you can use as a ground. So I can go look what color wire and show you some more photos if you like. Actually ill shoot you a pm in case you do.
Here's a sample of the lighting I did on my truck.
Here's a sample of the lighting I did on my truck.
just curious where youre lights are mounted. any problems with water/debris or is everything waterproof?
02-01-2013, 11:45 AM
#18
Jedi Master
I've seen too many time a main harness been cut cause problem in the future. If it were me I'd go off battery, either way its going to look cool so hurry up and do it and post some pics
02-01-2013, 11:52 AM
#20
2007 F150 XLT
Thread Starter
when you do wiring outside of the cab always solder. if you can solder just try to tape it really good and tight. you dont want any water or anything getting to it, itll corrode. try some liquid tape, that stuff is messy though.
if you wire them lights to a switch youll find yourself flipping a switch everytime you get in the truck, thatll get annoying lol. im guessing youre installing these lights "raptor style". youll want them to come on when you turn the parking lights on.
what lights did you purchase from superbrightleds.com? i want to look at the amperage rating, im sure its very low. just curious. the wiring for the LED lights is probably a 22 or smaller gauge wire, more than likely its smaller than a 22 gauge. you shouldnt have to worry about any fuses popping.
if you wire them lights to a switch youll find yourself flipping a switch everytime you get in the truck, thatll get annoying lol. im guessing youre installing these lights "raptor style". youll want them to come on when you turn the parking lights on.
what lights did you purchase from superbrightleds.com? i want to look at the amperage rating, im sure its very low. just curious. the wiring for the LED lights is probably a 22 or smaller gauge wire, more than likely its smaller than a 22 gauge. you shouldnt have to worry about any fuses popping.
Jeeeze it took me a hot minute to find it haha!
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...-led-light/56/
I ordered three of these