Led light bar installation

[Jojoxx]

Can anybody help me by giving me rough instructions to install a 20" led light bar just below the number plate. Ie any fixing points that may be around or even better links to any brackets i may need . Also how have people powered/ switched theirs ? I get the light in around a fortnight and it is a 120w cree slim fit (ali express) Thanks in advance

 

[RoyM]

Power can easily be taken from the fuse box, both high beams have separate fuses after the relay. SO they are powered only when high beams are active.
I used one of these to get a signal for my external relay
https://crimpsupply.com/circuit-protection/add-a-fuse-micro-atr-fuse-tap.html

Bracket
https://www.megalys.no/products/feste-til-ekstralys-skiltplate

EDIT: found a photo online. USe fuse 14 or 15 to control your signal.

 

[Jojoxx]

That is a great way to solve my issue i think that my head needs a kickstart to work out how to do things now i have a good idea in my head thanks a lot i appreciate your help

 

[Golbrah]

Hey, im trying to install a led bar aswell, i found the signal from the high beam, but where did you get the plus? Since the batteri is in the back. Cant find any good plus.

Help appreciated!

 

[jaapv]

Try the fuse box next to the ICE.

 

[MrPastry]

Quite an easy install.

Main beam trigger & power from engine bay fuse box.
I shared the power tailgate supply for power to the led light bar.
I used piggy back connectors as I did not want to cut any wires.
Mounted the relay on the inner wing.

The led light bar bolted under the front crossbeam.
Fabulous lighting for those quiet A & B roads.
The mounting position is too low to give a good spread on the motorway though.

 

[KWh]

What about the cooling capacity? I can't imagine the cooling opening under the number plate with the large radiator behind it is there just for the looks?

 

[MrPastry]

Not an issue here in cold wet Wales....

 

[michael8554]

Looks good.!

Where is the relay in the circuit, aren't you wiring directly from the high amperage headlight and tailgate fuses?

 

[MrPastry]

If you use your car in a warm climate, KWh is quite correct. It's not wise to restrict any airflow.
Do this at your own risk.....

I used an ordinary automotive relay rated at about 30 amps & secured it next to engine bay the fuse box.

I wired it something like this:

 

[Yhuijk]

I am also trying to add the light bar, haven’t had any trouble with brackets and wires however wondering how everyone got the wires from the light into the dash to connect, so I have to drill a hole in the firewall of the engine (Trying to avoid this) and also the best way to add this light to one of my spare switch spots on the right hand side next to the steering wheel?

Anyone able to help with this?

 

[Mebrarsaab]

Hi,
I already have everything wired up and light bar is working in my mitsubishi outlander. Now i have to send wire to the dash on the one of the spare switch onto lefthand side of steering.
Can anyone send me pictures or tell me the easy path to send wires through. I am struggling from many days. I shall be thankful to you for this.
Email- [email protected]
Contact 0451400051
Thanks

 

[seanmaru22]

Any update about this?

 

[kpetrov]

Wiring trough the fire wall can be avoided by using an RF remote switch for less than 10$
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294091093675......

I am using one of those to cut the power to the engine relay and make the vehicle a full BEV when I want to.

 

[Super]

Quite an easy install.

Main beam trigger & power from engine bay fuse box.
I shared the power tailgate supply for power to the led light bar.
I used piggy back connectors as I did not want to cut any wires.
Mounted the relay on the inner wing.

The led light bar bolted under the front crossbeam.
Fabulous lighting for those quiet A & B roads.
The mounting position is too low to give a good spread on the motorway though.

I have bought a light bar, but im strugling to find piggyback for the 30a maxi fuse. Have you used a midi fuse piggyback ?

 

[MrPastry]

Hi.

Yes, I used a midi fuse piggyback on the power tailgate fuse.