In this segment of Tricked Out the suspension work continues on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder with the addition of an underbody LED light kit. Before actual installation, the components of the light kit are hooked up and checked for proper operation.DIY Difficulty Rating for This Project: Vinyl graphics and light kits are fairly inexpensive, and relatively easy to install as automotive work goes. We gave this overall project a difficulty rating of 3 on a 5-point intermediate-level scale.
Materials used in this segment:
LED light-kit components
Car battery or portable battery-charging unit
LED vs. NeonRather than installing a neon kit for the Mitsubishi, we opted for an LED light kit that offers options for the lights to flash or create dynamic "sweep" or "chase" effects under the car. All of the elements for this installation come in a complete kit that includes two 30-inch tubes that run underneath the front and back of the vehicle, and two 48-inch tubes that run along the sides. The control unit, that controls the speed and pattern of the lights, as well as turn the system on and off. The kit comes with everything needed for the installation in most applications.
Checking the Lights
- Before installing light kit, test lights to make sure everything works properly using a 12-volt power supply. To do that, you can use a spare car battery or a portable booster pack
- First, plug all lights into the control unit.
- Take the red wire and yellow wire, wrap them together and connect to positive lead (figure A).
- Take the black wire, which is the ground wire, and connect it to negative lead (figure B).
In the segment that follows, the LED underbody light kit is installed on the Mitsubishi Eclipse.Important: Included in this segment are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular vehicle, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of repair-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.
Safety Alert: As a standard safety precaution, always disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable before you begin work on any electrical or mechanical components.
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