Hey @ChrisFix! I just want to say thanks SO MUCH for your videos! I'm an 18 year old girl who knows absolutely nothing about cars and I've always been too scared to buy one, but with your videos I just got an amazing deal on my first car and it's in great shape! You also helped me prove my boyfriend wrong haha because I changed some brake pads, rotors, and did an oil change all by myself which was the coolest thing ever! So keep doing what you do because it's helping millions!! :)
I've never heard a step bit called a Christmas tree bit and I don't know that I'd ask a store employee where their Christmas tree bit are or they might look at you funny. I appreciate the video. I never would have thought to buy a magnetic on/off switch but I'll definitely be using one to light up my car so thanks for the idea!
Hey @ChrisFix, awesome video! There is one small thing to note about the magnetic switch you have linked in the description - there is a possibility of that switch failing early in its life due to the continuous current draw through it. If the average current draw of the powered LED strip is 5A @ 12V, the continuous power will be 60W (5A * 12V = 60W). The wire included with that switch is 22AWG, which is definitely fine to handle that ( 6.5A, 300V rated). However, the magnetics inside the switch may not be rated to handle that much current for extended periods of time. With that being said, because you've added the second kill switch, and because people probably won't keep these lights on for long stretches, this is probably not a issue to be worried about. Just wanted to throw in some thoughts!
So you had a box of ring connectors and you decided to just squash the cable with a bolt? It would have literally taken you 2 minutes to finish the job properly
@@zapadoceskesilnice3231 well he did most things right. But i dont like that he used that magnetic sensor as 60w switch with no relay. I dont like when he connected positive and connected negative to switch. It is good idea but isnt done good
@@miksa3981 I just double checked the ratings cuz I thought you were wrong and you're not. If anybody else wants to check, click the Amazon magnetic switch link and search "Gets very warm but hopefully OK" in the question search bar. That sums it up nicely.
@@SnifferSock well in that "magnetic switch" is reed switch and it can handle usually 0.5 A 20 V DC: 10 W max. And he used it for 60ish W. I used that sensors a lot with arduino and esp boards and to be honest it cant eaven handle 10w.
Good thing he got the straight pipes for this one. The bent pipes are really rude and probably would have bullied Chris during the making of this video.
watching this I actually took a magnet around the seal of my fridge and found the magnetic switch might take it out and put it in the car's engine bay XD
Thank you so much for installing the bed lights! I've enjoyed them for the last few months and they've been working flawlessly. None of the double sided tape has come off so to everyone doing this, follow Chris' instructions and don't skip the isopropyl alcohol!! Everyone that sees the lights is impressed at the clean install 👍🏻👍🏻
This was a lot of fun! This spring/summer you guys have to come back and we can do another collab! You guys can review the Maserati or the next car I’m looking for ;) and we can go fishing for the ChrisFish channel!!!!!
I can't be the only one irked that he did the whole job clean as hell then just threaded a bolt over a bare wire for the ground instead of a ring terminal, etc.
I was watching on my tv and had to visit the RU-vid app on my iPad just to read the comments after I saw it. There were a few other iffy parts but that bolt threaded over bare wire was too much.
Two notes: 1. I would strongly recommend testing before zip-tying everything and reassembling the tail light. (put fuse in, test, pull fuse out again, tidy up, put fuse back in, test again) 2. I would put the switches on the positive side, so that the LED tape goes straight to "ground" on the negative side. This way, if something shorts out along the way, it's more likely the lights will be stuck off, rather than stuck on.
Yes I spotted that too and thought this video might be an early April Fool's joke. So I watched this whole video very keenly trying to spot the leap of faith that leads you astray. Instead this video turned out to be excellently explained, shown and inspiring. Thank you
This was a lot of fun and is a great project for you at home! Now you know how to install LED strip lights and a magnetic switch so they turn on automatically! Also be sure to check out The Straight Pipes car reviews!!! ru-vid.com Here are all of the products used in a list so you can easily find them: LED Light Strip: amzn.to/2S1AgV6 Magnetic Switch: amzn.to/2U6lJtJ Push Button Switch: amzn.to/38I1Ux4 Fuse: amzn.to/3aW2Xev Very High Bonding Tape: amzn.to/2RB75cr Wire Connectors: amzn.to/2O8V5Nh Wire Protector: amzn.to/2uLFv32 Wire Crimper: amzn.to/36FMlEw Wire Stripper: amzn.to/37I0KkU Multimeter: amzn.to/36CsfuU Soldering Iron: amzn.to/38Uw1S5
@@jarrettc.4417 That gauge of wire can't handle anything close to 50A (probably 20A-30A max, and that's pushing it), and would result in the wire more than likely catching fire in the event of a short. Basically the wire would behave as if there were no inline fuse, and it was connected directly to the battery.
@@chrisfix As always, another job well done Chris! You never cease to inspire and amaze many others with all these informative videos and tutorials! :)
Yeah they'll also remember how they were just a little 912 bulb that did nothing but drain your battery if you parked on a hill due to the mercury switch most of them used.
ChrisFix if you wanna make a video on how to flush and change a sealed systems coolant let me know I’m in jersey and have a sealed System car!!! I’ll buy any coolant or tools and would love to watch the process
Same here, just watching a video on installing leds when I very much know how to install leds considering I put 34 of them on my truck along with a strobe module and relay for running lights lmao. I did skip the wire loom rule tho... Something about running loom along 6 different wiring harnesses adding up to 100+ feet of wire with over 70-80 connectors on them turned me off to that idea.
I thought everything Chris done was perfect, except for mounting the ground. So then I came to the comment section to see who agreed. I also put No-Ox-Id on my connections before I crimp. I love Chris's videos....
Wow to drive from Canada just to install lights, I wish my friends would do this. We live in the same building and they can’t even walk down the stairs to return things they borrowed from me.
A couple of things worth mentioning, learnt when rewiring my boat: 1. The primary choice of fuse does not depend on the load you intend to connect. The wire is chosen to be able to support the intended load and connection distance, then the fuse is chosen to have an equal or lower current capacity as the wire. If the fuse is rated higher than the cable, a short is likely to end in a fire. 2. The wire needs to be multistrand as you have used, never use solid core wire eg intended for a house, vibration will break it. 3. When the solder connection is shown in the cideo, a difference between the LED tail and the wire for the run to the battery on the right is visible: left = silver (presoldered), the right shows bare copper. Presoldered is chosen by the led manufacturer because it does not corrode. I have not yet found a “waterproof” connection which remains just that in boats and cars.
Safer.... not really. Cleaner install yes. After spending all that time on the job I’m not really sure why it was skipped. Maybe didn’t have the correct terminal on hand.
Love the helpful videos Chris, I’m 14 years old and I got a learner permit to drive and I’ve already replaced an alternator and going to be fixing the worn struts on our 97 escort, keep up with the awesome content! I’ve learned so much already from your videos. 👍👍
@@chrisfix it came out so well! I went all inside the trim and used the power off the original bulb so it only turns on when the trunk opens. I'm really proud of it. I will definitely be referencing your job on the Raptor for my Dad's turn. Thank you for all that you do, you are an inspiration. :)
You make the best videos! This is perfect for my son loading his 4wheeler after mudding. He usually rides until dark. So this will be a great project for us. Thanks. Not only do you help folks do things themselves. But also projects that parents and children or spouses can do together. And feel great about what they have accomplished! Keep up the awesome vids brother!👍😁
BlaZe_Impala _ yeah I said he should do a face reveal at 6mill but it’s 10mill instead so yeah I do not know how to end this I guess bye and good luck have a good day.
Hey Chris, I just wanted to share a couple of suggestions which may help you for future. I have been doing electrical wiring in vehicles for 30 years so plenty of experience. I've also fixed a lot of other peoples problematic wiring issues. You do a pretty good job, however a couple of important things caught my eye. Using marine wire, which is tinned from factory would help with any corrosion issues. Secondly the ground wire at the back wrapped around a bolt without even using a connector made me cringe. If you are going to go through the trouble of running a wire from the battery, run power & ground, that way you are making a good solid connection at the same location, and you are creating a loop between the battery and the device. A bad ground will cause lots of problems down the road. Marine grade epoxy heat shrink connectors will save you the step of using the dielectric grease. One more suggestion is to run the wire from the battery back towards the cab, then across the firewall and down. I'm certain your videos will help a lot of folks. You might want to look into Power Probe's soldering guns and torches. They will make your life so much easier.
I’m confused, I ran my lights just like he said and connected it just like he said, my lights come on, but are not bright anymore, connections seem solid, but do i need to install a relay somewhere after the fuse wire off the positive battery side?
im so confused if he talks while filming or put in his audio later or if he acts it out without talking during filming or if he has a script......im so confused
@@T0ilet_Real i watched his videos and repaired my old honda civic and it saved me couple of bucks he explains concepts in a easy way so it is easy to understand
@@zassaultt671pange5 Because you have power running into the device (the lights in this case) at all times. With a positive-side switch the power is broken before the device. It's not as big of a deal with low-voltage stuff as it is with high-voltage, but it's still best practice to switch the positive side.
Thanks that makes sense....I made a flood alarm with a 12v battery running to a car alarm horn and I had to put a cut off switch on the ground wire because it will be getting wet when there’s a flood....after reading your comment I was gonna put a kill switch on the power side to cut power going to the device on dry days but then I said dumb me jst disconnect battery...lol!
@@chrisfix yeah well.... i got like 3 of those strips in my car by today. One in the Trunk one in the Cabin and one under the Hood. All done since 7am today😂i am an Electrician on vacation and apparently i cant get enough of Electricity
We need a video on how to install an air filter on our tires, so when we change from winter air to spring air the dirt stays inside the tire and not released back into the atmosphere
I just did this yesterday, and it worked perfectly - even bought the parts you had in your links below from Amazon. Everything looks great, and worked the first time I tested. Really appreciate the video!
Use an esp32 and neopixel strips, or similar module with lte. Sync to phone. Have phone connect to mqtt home assistant setup at home, do the same for your pc. Sync via home assistant, also would allow remote car unlock, pc booting, and more. Could be done for any of the car lights or features. Even an in car security system with a camera, motion or lidar sensor and more if you dont mind wiring into lock switchs, relays and more
Bro, cringing at 20:50. After all that attention to detail on the rest of the installation, how hard would it have been to put a simple spade connector on there? Just jamming the conductor into the threads of a bolt is a pretty amateurish way of doing it.
Hello @ChrisFix! I understand this is an old video so you may not even read this comment, but Thank you so so much for making this video, it's a perfect tutorial for what I'm trying to achieve!(At least I HOPE!) I have a ramp van and wanting to put lights on the ramp so that when it opens the lights automatically come on and turn off when the ramp goes back up. I will be referring to your video throughout the install process, so wish me luck! I got led lights that change color, so hopefully that doesn't cause a problem...Any advice or tips you have for me are WELCOME!!!
