A few thoughts here. #1 Instead of using a hole saw to cut the inner hole you can use whats called a Step Bit, it's used in electrical and other fabrication uses from metal to plastic. They can be found at most major hardware stores and electrical suppliers. Hole saws tend to cause chipping like what is noted in the video. The step bit is stepped at different sizes so you can make the hole the correct size with little or no play. #2 Instead of using the supplied small Philips screws you can simply use the silicon you already have to not only secure it in place but also seal the inner lamp chamber. Simply apply a small bead around the edge of the hole and insert the strobe into it (making sure you don't get the silicon on the lens of the strobe). Also are you LED Hide-A-Way temperature rated to be in close proximity of the Halogen headlight bulbs?
I saw some old posts about the new interceptors. It's because they use projector beams so you could put a hideaway in the housing around the headlight magnifying glass but it won't be bright at all.
This the second video where they show how to install but not how to do the rest like connecting wires. Do u connect to the headlight wires or somewhere else?
The unit is mounted right on the horizontal center line of the headlight reflector. Want to look at the reflector in the particular compartment of the light housing, as opposed to the entire light assembly. Hope this helps!
Sorry about the confusion. The horizontal center line is determined based on where the focal point (location of factory bulb), as opposed to the middle of the light assembly. Many people actually mount the hide-a-ways to the bottom side of the light assembly, which works wonders in many applications. The "below the horizontal line" rule is especially important for headlight applications, since the headlight tilts downward towards the street to begin with. Hope this helps!
Wiring is actually quite simple. There are a total of 4 wires coming out of the unit. Red for positive terminal, Black for ground, Yellow for pattern selection/synchronization, and White for grouping. The light is self-contained so it will start flashing as soon as power is engaged. You will need a toggle/aux switch to power the lights on/off. Send us an e-mail if you would like additional details. Thanks!
Sorry, but we have not had the chance to work with the new Police Interceptors yet. If the vehicle utilizes LED head lights or has an interior wall made of glass, then strobes can not be installed in them. If it is just a double walled composite headlight like most of the Fords, non LED, then there shouldn't be any issues. Does the car came with fog lights? Or perhaps and area where an after market could be installed? Can put the strobes in there. Hope this helps.
Does this come as a kit or just one or two units ? I've looked at there site and just see bulbs and etc, unless I have to buy the controlled box too (separate) over love this video, i👍✌👌
I am interested on placing these on my F150's headlights and taillights to give more notice when I am on the side of the road in addition to just my plain flashers. Do you have an instructional video on how to wire all of it ?
Have you installed any hideaway leds on the new 2013-14 ford police interceptors. I know you can order them with hideaways in them already but we didn't. Im currently putting a 2014 ford interceptor together and planned on installing hideaways. But I was informed that you couldn't drill the holes out on the light assembly anymore. Any suggestions? Im wondering if its because theres 2 walls in them like you show on this video.
I was wondering, if I made a whole in my rear lights for the for the hide-a-way - “in not the most optimal placement” location - what would be my best options to fix it? 1. Make a “second” hole and move the hide-a-way to the new hole? 2. Leave the a “disconnected” hide-a-way in the first hole and make a second hole and add the hide-a-way to the second hole? This way there is no empty hole? 3. Another suggestion?
just take a little creativity and more patience, you can always do the simple "bake method" to loosen up the glue between the housing and glass, pry it open and work from out to in..... hope this gives you an idea.
nastystang113 There is. Most companies that produce these have models that can be mounted without using screws. You simply pop them in and the rubber base holds them in place. These shown in the video are cheap knock offs.
They won't affect the beam of the actual headlight, as the beam of the headlights shoot out as driving lights and these hideaways are just inside your headlights. Hope this helps!
Are we concerned about the tape left inside, or just let the OEM light burn it up? A simpler fix that would be accessible is a twin tube vacuum line, slice each side, not the middle, line the cap, and twist into hole, use dielectric grease to seal. PS - the light you hacked also voided warranty
Moisture will not get into your headlights if you properly seal it back up after installation, and moisture won't go into the hideaways. Hope this answers your questions.
oh okay yes it dos thank you, and our local county police are having major issues with moisture getting in because they must not be sealing them up good enough seal. thanks again!
A few thoughts here. #1 Instead of using a hole saw to cut the inner hole you can use whats called a Step Bit, it's used in electrical and other fabrication uses from metal to plastic. They can be found at most major hardware stores and electrical suppliers. Hole saws tend to cause chipping like what is noted in the video. The step bit is stepped at different sizes so you can make the hole the correct size with little or no play. #2 Instead of using the supplied small Philips screws you can simply use the silicon you already have to not only secure it in place but also seal the inner lamp chamber. Simply apply a small bead around the edge of the hole and insert the strobe into it (making sure you don't get the silicon on the lens of the strobe). Also are you LED Hide-A-Way temperature rated to be in close proximity of the Halogen headlight bulbs?
Mikey8567 my thoughts are you should make your own videos to teach us the correct way to do things with your infinite wisdom
Great video, thank you !
Since this is a "permanently" modification how long is the service life of these strobe light?
What kind of blinker fluid do i need for this application?
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Looks really good the only I don't like is the screes on show inside
Very thourough, clear instructions and easy to follow illustrations for 1st timers.
Glad you like the lights! Thanks again for the support.
Very nice. I might be getting your Lamphus hideaway product soon for a lawn tractor I might buy.
You installed it above the horizontal center line like you said not to,why did you do that?
I caught that too, knew I wasn’t that high
Probably because it was the ideal place to make a hole to miss the uneven surface on the back side.
I saw some old posts about the new interceptors. It's because they use projector beams so you could put a hideaway in the housing around the headlight magnifying glass but it won't be bright at all.
This the second video where they show how to install but not how to do the rest like connecting wires. Do u connect to the headlight wires or somewhere else?
A video showing a basic wiring diagram would be great.
The unit is mounted right on the horizontal center line of the headlight reflector. Want to look at the reflector in the particular compartment of the light housing, as opposed to the entire light assembly. Hope this helps!
Yes. Amber will be less intense than the other colors.
Sorry about the confusion. The horizontal center line is determined based on where the focal point (location of factory bulb), as opposed to the middle of the light assembly. Many people actually mount the hide-a-ways to the bottom side of the light assembly, which works wonders in many applications. The "below the horizontal line" rule is especially important for headlight applications, since the headlight tilts downward towards the street to begin with. Hope this helps!
HNNNG you didn't line the letters up on the plug! How am I going to pass inspection if they don't line up?
At 0:40 the video says to never install above the horizontal centerline, yet you appear to do that very thing (4:26). A bit confusing.
EXCELLENT presentation.
This is actually a very well put together and very informative video. Well done.
Wiring is actually quite simple. There are a total of 4 wires coming out of the unit. Red for positive terminal, Black for ground, Yellow for pattern selection/synchronization, and White for grouping. The light is self-contained so it will start flashing as soon as power is engaged. You will need a toggle/aux switch to power the lights on/off. Send us an e-mail if you would like additional details. Thanks!
There Products Are Awesome, I Run a security business and have many of there products on my rig.
The best applicator for silicone is the thing holding the applicator.
Sorry, but we have not had the chance to work with the new Police Interceptors yet. If the vehicle utilizes LED head lights or has an interior wall made of glass, then strobes can not be installed in them. If it is just a double walled composite headlight like most of the Fords, non LED, then there shouldn't be any issues. Does the car came with fog lights? Or perhaps and area where an after market could be installed? Can put the strobes in there. Hope this helps.
What brand? You sell them but we have no idea what product this is lol
Does this come as a kit or just one or two units ? I've looked at there site and just see bulbs and etc, unless I have to buy the controlled box too (separate) over love this video, i👍✌👌
Glad the video helps. Thanks for the comment guys.
I am interested on placing these on my F150's headlights and taillights to give more notice when I am on the side of the road in addition to just my plain flashers. Do you have an instructional video on how to wire all of it ?
Have you installed any hideaway leds on the new 2013-14 ford police interceptors. I know you can order them with hideaways in them already but we didn't. Im currently putting a 2014 ford interceptor together and planned on installing hideaways. But I was informed that you couldn't drill the holes out on the light assembly anymore. Any suggestions? Im wondering if its because theres 2 walls in them like you show on this video.
To what power source are they connected to? A switch? A module? Can you explain.
Is the blinker housing double walled also or just the headlight
Just curious. With the headlight on, will the flash even be visible?
I was wondering, if I made a whole in my rear lights for the for the hide-a-way - “in not the most optimal placement” location - what would be my best options to fix it?
1. Make a “second” hole and move the hide-a-way to the new hole?
2. Leave the a “disconnected” hide-a-way in the first hole and make a second hole and add the hide-a-way to the second hole? This way there is no empty hole?
3. Another suggestion?
Please email customer support at support@online-led-store.com about this, our technical support will help you better with this issue. Thanks!
It would be nice if there was a way to get rid of mounting it with screws.
just take a little creativity and more patience, you can always do the simple "bake method" to loosen up the glue between the housing and glass, pry it open and work from out to in..... hope this gives you an idea.
nastystang113 There is. Most companies that produce these have models that can be mounted without using screws. You simply pop them in and the rubber base holds them in place. These shown in the video are cheap knock offs.
Mine is an 05 and it already has a precut hole (stock) for such a fixture... I just need to know how to wire them.
thanks, at least i know how to install this product before buying it
very well made video!
this is a huge help. thank you.
Are these legal to use while moving on a public road?
Mark Weidenfeller in my state, volunteer firemen can have as many lights as they want. But only red, white, or amber.
do you guys send the wiring instructions and how to connect multiple LED lights?
Yes, all of our products come with instructions on how to wire, synchronize, mount, and etc..
Maybe you can cut a hole for the new strobe and take the plastic puck and glue/seal it in the old hole.
no there isn't a place for fog lights on the coupe for fog lights. thanks
will this affect the beam of the main light ?
They won't affect the beam of the actual headlight, as the beam of the headlights shoot out as driving lights and these hideaways are just inside your headlights. Hope this helps!
can you do one on a 05 crown vic
Feel free to e-mail us on any inquiries you may have. Thanks!
Can this be done on an 07 dodge ram?
Yes here is the video: ua-cam.com/video/yErnuebA9Yo/v-deo.html
Will this change trafic lights
Of course it will, pal.
Lmfao
Are we concerned about the tape left inside, or just let the OEM light burn it up? A simpler fix that would be accessible is a twin tube vacuum line, slice each side, not the middle, line the cap, and twist into hole, use dielectric grease to seal. PS - the light you hacked also voided warranty
The tape isn't experiencing any heat.
oh no my precious light warranty
Okay... So the L.E.D's are now in the fixtures. I still have no idea how to run the rest of the wiring.. lol FML!
Won't moisture get into the light?
Moisture will not get into your headlights if you properly seal it back up after installation, and moisture won't go into the hideaways. Hope this answers your questions.
oh okay yes it dos thank you, and our local county police are having major issues with moisture getting in because they must not be sealing them up good enough seal. thanks again!
Can't wait to imperson-ate lol
Never quite understand why in the title people still label it as “Strobe” when in fact we all know it’s LED
I had bad experience I would never buy them again
awesome
Thought I was watching "how it's made"
Whoever's watching this video do not install it this way just use a rubber grommet that's what they make them for.
Useless video, you didn't show how to wire it.