{"id":3546,"date":"2023-06-04T12:04:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T12:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledstreak.com\/?p=3546"},"modified":"2023-06-04T12:04:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T12:04:15","slug":"automotive-led-strip-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledstreak.com\/automotive-led-strip-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Aesthetics and Functionality with Automotive LED Strip Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You can comfortably enhance your car\u2019s aesthetics with the increasingly popular automotive LED strip lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over time, car manufacturers have been working on a way to light up vehicles efficiently and cheaply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traditionally, they relied on fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, which consume much power, draining the battery quickly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, as much as they are long-lasting, LED strips require proper installation and maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, you must safeguard them from voltage spikes and over-voltage when the battery supplies an excess voltage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, we cover all those issues in today\u2019s piece. Read on to find out how to make the best out of your automotive LED strip lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(A voltage regulator)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Voltage spikes usually happen in automobiles that rely on the alternator to charge the battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it occurs, it forces the battery to supply a higher voltage to the LED strips leading to faster degradation and thermal runaway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have two options to eliminate voltage spikes in car LED stripes. First, you can wire a 120-ohm resistor between the battery and the 12V LED strip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its role is to dampen the excess voltage from the spikes, ranging from 24V to 50V.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Second, a popular option would be installing a voltage regulator, such as the LM317, between the battery and the LED strip. Its role is to control over-voltage and voltage spikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Car with colored ambient LED backlight)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should install LED strip lights in places that don\u2019t interfere with your driving or the vision of other road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0For instance, it\u2019s illegal in most countries to install LED strip lights in positions that may cause eye discomfort or temporary blindness<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, you cannot install red LEDs on the front of your car as the rules dictate that red lights should be at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, we give you the best legal places to install your automotive LED strips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (An LED strip with a dimmer power supply)<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend LED strips with adhesives for attaching to the car\u2019s body for automotive installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, you\u2019ll need zip ties<\/a>, wire cutters, a wrench, and a cross driver. Here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspect your vehicle for appropriate mounting spots like brackets, bolts, or other openings to attach the LED strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally, it\u2019s advisable to use a zip tie every 10 to 15 inches of the LED strip to secure it firmly. It is also the case even when the strip has an adhesive back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The LED module box encloses multiple LED chips for lighting applications. After securing the LED strips, route your wires toward the module enclosure, ensuring they don\u2019t run over hot surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, automobile LED strips are thin, meaning you shouldn\u2019t run them over sharp edges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next step involves connecting the LED strip lights to the 12V or 24V<\/a> car battery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, connect the red wire to the battery’s positive terminal while the black one to the negative lead. If you connect the wires poorly, you risk damaging your LED strip<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best place to install your module box is close to the battery and fuse box. You don\u2019t want to install it in any location that generates too much heat, like the radiator or engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Likewise, avoid securing it close to locations that get wet, as water may short-circuit the wires within it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (An LED inside a channel diffuser)<\/p>\n\n\n\n LED technology is revolutionalizing automotive lighting in many regions globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time, vehicle manufacturers have been working to reduce energy consumption in automobiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And one way they are succeeding in doing so is by adopting LED technology. Here are the benefits of LED lighting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
How to Install Automotive LED Strip Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Locate the Mounting Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Route Your Wires to The Module Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Connect to The Battery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Check The Module Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Benefits of LED Technology in Automotive Strip Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Energy Efficient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n