Expert Answers about LED Strip Lights

• Why Are Only Some Of My LEDs Lighting Up On My Interior Lights?
• Sorry to hear your Gustafson RV LED Dome Light w/ Button # 277-000492 aren't working properly! Since the LED strip in # 277-000492 is permanent to the unit, the only way to get a new LED strip is to purchase an entire assembly, unfortunately. But, before you do that, if you haven't already I recommend checking your ground connections for these lights as this is the most common reason LEDs don't function as intended. I know it's not ideal, but if you've verified that all of your lights...
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• Troubleshooting An LED Light Strip That Flickers When Connected Directly To The Battery
• Your LED Light Strip Kit with Wireless IR Remote # DG52688 will flicker if it's not receiving a steady 12v current. Since you stated you're only getting this issue when connecting it directly to the battery that leads me to believe the battery is the issue. I recommend using a multimeter # PT89ZR to test the voltage level of your battery. If it's under 12v then you'll know the battery is the issue.
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• Only 1 LED Lighting Up with Opti-Brite RV Interior Strip Light w/ Switch # ILL70CBSBAWN
• The first thing to check on the Opti-Brite RV Interior Strip Light w/ Switch - Awning Mount - White LEDs - Black Housing Item # ILL70CBSBAWN is the ground wire. Make sure it is grounded to a clean bare metal surface. A weak ground could cause the light to not light up all the way. An easy test would be to connect the light wires to a 12 volt battery. If it still does the same thing then there is a problem inside the lights and they will need to be replaced.
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• Troubleshooting Opti-Brite LED Interior Strips like the part # ILL71CBAWN Not Functioning
• The Opti-Brite LED interior strips like the part # ILL71CBAWN do not have replacement LED diodes. If you are sure that the lights are damaged you'd have to replace the entire assembly. LED diodes rarely fail though so I'd check the wiring first to make sure that the black wire has power and the white is grounded properly. Most likely it's wiring related and not LED failure.
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• One LED Strip of RVILL34 Dimmer Than The Other
• According to Optronics, having one strip of LED's on their # RVILL34 means that the lamp is defective and would need to be replaced. The good news is that Optronics offers a lifetime warranty on the LED's, so you'd just need to contact the folks you purchased it from for a warranty replacement.
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• Troubleshooting LED Strip Lights With Non-Working Brightness Adjuster
• The typical cause of an issue like this with an LED Light Strip # DG52688BU is either the power or just a loose connection. This strip is able to work off of either 12V DC and 110V AC. You'll want to check the voltage using a multimeter # PT89ZR to see if you're getting either a full 12 volts DC or 110 volts AC, depending on the power source you chose to use. From there you'll want to check all the wiring for any loose connectors as this can also cause an issue. Other than that there...
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• How Can I Stop Receiving Light Out Message when Using LED Light Strip on My 2021 Ford F-250?
• When installing a tailgate light strip like the Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar - Stop, Tail, Turn, Backup - 60" Long # P92010-60 on your 2021 Ford F-250, it sounds like you are getting an error message because the F-250 thinks there is a trailer plugged in when there isn't. The best bet is to use the 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR. Since this adapter has resisters built-in, it will eliminate the tendency...
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• Wiring The Opti-Brite LED Strip Light w/ Switch for RV Awnings To A Dimmer Switch
• I double checked with Optronics and they said the Opti-Brite LED Strip Light w/ Switch for RV Awnings - Weatherproof - Black Housing - 11" Long # ILL70CBSBAWN is dimmable so with the RV LED Light Side-Slide Dimmer Switch - Black Item # 37205-12315 you should be able to dim it. Since you're having issues getting it to work first check the wiring to make sure you have it properly wired. On the switch the red wire will go your power source (which will need to be 12v), the black wire will...
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• Troubleshooting LED Strip Light Installation on 1989 Country Coach Concept Model
• The Buyers Products LED Light Strip - Cool White Light - 72 Diodes - 48" Long # 3375624973 is made for a 12V power connection. Your motorhome uses the 120V system so to make it compatible, you would need to use the NOCO Genius Mini On-Board Battery Charger - AC to DC - 1-Bank - 4 Amp # 329-GENIUS5 to convert the 120V to 12V power for compatibility.
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• LED Tailgate Light Bar Only Works Without Taillights On
• I am sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your light bar. The problem you described sounds like a ground issue. If you have a light bar that plugs directly into a 4-way then I would remove the ground from the 4-way and then attach it directly to a bare metal surface on the vehicle with a ring terminal part # 44-5310A and self-tapping screw part # 101131802. The majority of issues like what you described are caused by a bad ground as the circuit cannot handle the extra load...
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• Do LED Lights or Circuit Board Need Work for Flame Not Working on Greystone F2625 Fireplace
• It looks like page 7 of the owner's manual for your Greystone F2625 says the flame effect is created by the LED bulbs but that you would need a qualified technician to look into the matter. If you're interested in replacing your fireplace I recommend checking out the Greystone 26" Electric Fireplace with Crystals # 324-000068 which is an updated version of your current fireplace.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Connection for LED Hitch Step on 2004 Ford F-150
• The Replacement LED Strip for Bully Round Tube Hitch Step # CR-600L-LED you referenced is the replacement for the Round Tube Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Receiver Step with LED Lights for 2" Trailer Hitches # CR-600LED which is the fit for your 2004 Ford F-150. It sounds like the issue with your truck and this hitch step light is the LEDs and a load resistor may be needed. I recommend using the 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with...
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• How Do I Remove the Twists from the LED Fabric Light Kit # LC674283?
• This is fairly common when receiving anything shipped in a coil-like shape like the LED Fabric Light Kit with Switch/Plate for Solera RV Awning # LC674283. One of the best things to do is to grab one end of the light strip and to firmly (but carefully) apply continuous pressure and guide your hand down the length of the coil while straightening it. I recommend doing this several times. This will definitely help take out some of the twists in the coil. However, this probably will not remove...
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• Turning Off The LED Light Strip On The Solera Smart Arm 12v RV Powered Awning
• The lights on your Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning # LC517517 will turn off by pressing and holding the light button on the controller instead of just pressing the button.
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• Furrion Electric Fireplace Crystals Only Light Up In One Corner.
• I have contacted Furrion and it sounds like the LED light may be faulty. There is not a replacement light strip for the unit. The unit has to be replaced. I recommend the Furrion RV Electric Fireplace with Crystals - 30" Wide - Recessed Mount - Black Item # FF30SC15ABL if the unit has surpassed it's warranty.
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• Why Would Core of Ground Wire of Trailer Wiring Turn Black
• A ground wire getting hot and discolored is typically a sign of too much amperage being pulled through the wire. An easy fix for that is to reduce the amperage draw of your trailer's wiring by switching to LED lights or by going with a heavier gauge ground wire that can handle the additional amperage. I attached a page that has all of the LED trailer lights we offer as well.
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• Installing Pilot Automotive LED Fire Strip # 36049 on 2002 Chevy Silverado
• What you are describing is almost certainly a ground problem. If you are hardwiring the Pilot Fire Strip into place, you will need to make sure that BOTH ground wires are attached to clean bare metal on the truck frame or chassis (see photo). Leaving the 4-pole connector on the Fire Strip and installing a 4-pole connector on your truck like part # 118384 would would be your best bet, as there would be no cutting or splicing required.
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• Troubleshooting Rampage SuperBrite LED Light that Both Blinkers Light Up Both Sides
• The Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar # RA960137 that you referenced uses a standard trailer 4-way connector to install. You'd want to test the pins of your son's Frontier 4-way to make sure it's wired properly. Using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 test for voltage on the pin next to the jacketed pin (should be white wire) for voltage when running lights are on, next check the one next to it for blinking voltage when left turn signal is put on and see if the next pin also comes...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Taillight that All Functions Arent Working
• If the light you have on your trailer is working for some of the trailer light function it may not be the lights fault. It may be that the wiring of your trailer is causing the problem. This would be especially true if you can get both a high and low illumination from the light currently. I would recommend you apply 12 volts to all of the wires of the light (except the ground), so that you can determine if the problem is the light or the wiring. If the light behaves correctly with this...
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• Thomas Payne Seismic Recliner Not Heating
• The Thomas Payne Seismic Left Arm Power RV Recliner w/ Heat, Massage, LED Lights # 195-000099,which is no longer available. does in fact have heating and cooling options. Start by checking the wiring of the heating pad for continuity when the heating function is turned on with # PT89ZR . If you are getting voltage but the seat still isn't heating you'll want to replace the heater with # 195-000113. If it's not the heating element, then it's more than likely the cupholder with # LC38FR,...
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