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Installation Support & Wiring Guides

Find straightforward installation instructions, wiring diagrams and troubleshooting resources for automotive LED lighting and accessories.

LED Bulbs & Headlight Troubleshooting

Diagnose wiring differences, incorrect lighting functions and common installation problems.

LED bulb troubleshooting

7443 / 3157 LED Bulbs — Reverse Color Direction

What to check when parking-light and turn-signal colors or functions are reversed.

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Fuse & socket compatibility

3157 / 7443 RP CK LED Bulbs — SACK / SRCK

Understand reverse-polarity CK sockets and why an incompatible bulb may blow a fuse.

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Headlight wiring

9004 vs. 9007 HID / LED Wiring Conversion

Compare ground, low-beam and high-beam terminal positions before installation.

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Older vehicle conversions

H4 vs. H4666 / H6545 / H4668 Wiring

See how H4 headlight wiring differs from older sealed-beam configurations.

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LED headlight troubleshooting

Using Resistors with LED Headlights & Taillights

Learn when resistors may be used to address certain LED lighting issues.

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Maintenance & performance

Extend the Life of Your LED Headlights

Tips for improving the operating conditions and service life of LED headlight systems.

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Installation & Wiring Resources

Helpful instructions for installers working with LED strips, switches and vehicle accessories.

LED strip installation

LED Roll Installation

Installation reference for SMD LED rolls and flexible lighting applications.

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Switch diagrams

Rocker Switch Wiring Diagrams

Wiring reference for on/off, momentary, on/off/on and off/on momentary rocker switches.

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Installer reference

Installer Wire Gauge Calculator

Use our interactive calculator to find a recommended wire gauge based on amps or watts, voltage, and wire length from 3 to 60 feet.

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