Is wiring different for LED lights?
Most people would likely recommend using a solid core 18-gauge wire for your LED lights. The cost difference between this wire size and a much smaller cable is negligible, and 18-gauge is about as big as you can go if you would like your wires to fit into most holders or terminals.
Do LED lights need wiring?
12 volt LED lights – The LED strip lights need 12VDC power input to run. This will require an AC/DC transformer for in home use, but makes wiring the strips through the house a lot safer. Batteries also output DC power, so it is easy to make a battery powered LED light with these flex strips.
What kind of wire do I need for a running light?
The black wire is spliced into your running lights, or the lights that are turned on your vehicle when the headlight switch is on. The white wire is your ground and needs to be attached to a clean, bare metal surface. It may help using a circuit tester like part # 40376, to help identify the wires when installing the LED light.
What does one wire on a LED light mean?
LED Lights with only one wire will normally ground (-) through the base of the light housing and are going to be a single function light. This means marker light, running light, brake light or blinker. In this case the single wire whether the color is white, black or red will function as the positive (+) power wire.
Where does the Red Wire go on a running light?
The red wire will be connected to your stop/turn circuit on your vehicle. The black wire is spliced into your running lights, or the lights that are turned on your vehicle when the headlight switch is on.
Where does the wire go for a stop / turn light?
The red wire will be connected to your stop/turn circuit on your vehicle. The black wire is spliced into your running lights, or the lights that are turned on your vehicle when the headlight switch is on. The white wire is your ground and needs to be attached to a clean, bare metal surface.