How to hook up my subs?

How do I hook up Lights to My Amp for my subs?

• I just ordered 4 blue flexible an waterproof 12Volt LED strips for my car to put inside under the dash/seats and I was wondering how do I hook up the LEDs to the Amp for my subs do I just connect negative to negative and positive to positive and thats it an I do knw they will pulsate but let me knw thanks Also if possible were would I hook them up of I want them to not pulsate AND CAN I HOOK UP A SWITCH TO ALLOW ME TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF WHEN EVER I WANT thanks

• Answer:

  I also have similar lights in my car, as well as a system. It sounds like you believe that the lights need to be hooked up to the amplifier in order to work with the music. However, according to the type of lights you have; they may have the features on how they work built into them already. For example, my lights are operated through a small switch box. This box allows me to turn on and off the lights as I wish (by hand). It also lets me chose the settings that I wish to set the lights on. Each setting is different, and the lights flash or blink in different patterns with one setting using the sounds from the music to help the lights flash. Basically, the lights blink and flash in accordance with the beats to the music that's playing. The lights do not need to be hooked up to the amplifier, because they don't need to be included in the circuit that is your system. However, there is a process to follow when wanting to hook them up. You're also looking to install the lights under the dash board, and in the back underneath the back side of the driver and passenger seat. The best way to install those lights, and to ensure that they fit into their desired locations is to install the switch box close to your feet on the driver side of the car. This location allows you to run the wires through the hole in the fire wall, and its important to make sure that your lights and the fuse box for the lights fit through the hole in the fire wall. Mount the switch box in a specific place on the drivers side of the car, but before doing so you need to check and make sure that each light will reach it's desired location. After mounting the box, it will be hard to move it again, so it's important to make sure that the lights will all reach where they need to. Once the wires are through the fire wall, make sure that the positive and negative wires are attached to the battery in the exactly right locations. Once everything is in place you can then begin to mount the lights. The wires must be hidden, and can be easily pushed under the plastic pieces towards the door by the floor. The lights will be mounted, and the slack and extra wire will be hidden. When everything is in place, and after a few hours for installation, the lights can be turned on through the switch box, and then it should allow you to chose whichever setting you desire. The lights do not need to be attached through the amplifier and the system itself in order to work. It's best to hook them up directly to the battery, and that way you have the ability to turn the lights on and off as you feel necessary. Make sure you remember to turn the lights off when you get out of the car, because they will not turn off themselves. I suggest putting the switch for the lights close to your feet on the drivers side of the vehicle. The side panels and plastic are perfect spots for the switch, and it's important to make sure it's easily accessible. Many of these lights are also illegal, so it's great to have the switch close to you when driving in case you need to switch them off quickly. It's also good to have them close in case you'd like to easily switch the settings. I hope that this helps you somewhat in your process in hooking up your system and your lights. The lights are meticulous and prepare to spend a few hours installing them, and hiding the wires. The hardest part is getting the fuse box through the hole in the fire wall so that you can attach them to the battery. The other most difficult part is to find the right spots to mount the lights themselves. Under the dash, and the seats there are some wires, and pieces of metal, but on the seats there's more fabric than anything. The fabric is difficult to get the lights to attach to. You can use double sided tape or velcrow tape. I also found zip-ties to be extremely helpful. I hope I helped, and Good Luck!!