A good amount of lighting must be present in your UTV. For your thrilling nighttime journey, go with an extra LED light bar. This will definitely be a cherry on top. A light bar enhances the brightness along your path. Exploration is more enhanced with top-notch clarity when the sunlight has said ciao. 

Installing an LED light bar on a utility task vehicle (UTV) can be quite challenging. Every person may not be well aware of the complete installation process. 

Hence, let us have a look at the ultimate guide to installing an LED light bar on your UTV to master the glow:

Your Expert Walkthrough on LED Light Bar Installation on a UTV

1. Deactivate the Energy Source 

First of all, it is compulsory to neutralize the energy. You have to disconnect the energy source before you begin to install a light bar on a UTV. The installation draws a lot of accessible energy sources. This drains the energy – way more than your imagination.

The main energy source of a UTV is the battery. So, first, you have to disconnect the battery. Disengage the negative terminal, then the positive terminal. This procedure averts the risk of short circuits during the entire installation process.

2. Identify Optimal Position

You must look for an appropriate position to fix the light bar on your UTV. There are several points available on a UTV. You must select the most appropriate position. The position will give the greatest effectiveness and efficiency of the LED light bar.

The best place to mount a light bar on a UTV is the front bumper. It not only obturates the light but it is also convenient for brightening your route. 

Make sure to use the installation hardware. It is available in your light pack for mounting the LED light bar. You can also buy optional round tube brackets for the light bar installation. 

Please note: Do not tighten the bolts. You will have to make adjustments later on as well.

3. Find a Power Supply Point 

Finding the power supply point is a crucial part of the installation process. You need a 12-volt electrical supply for the light bar to operate. This power source is available from your UTV.

You only need to follow these two steps. One cut two wires which supply power to one of the headlights. Two, then reconnect it with your new LED light bar. 

4. Ensure Wire Security

A secured harness is necessary to connect your light bar to the power source. This ensures that the wiring is separate from the operational parts.

Also the wire is away from the heat generated by the parts. If you fail to secure it, then it can lead to a short circuit as the metal parts come in contact with the wiring.

Thus, the best way to run the new wiring is to find an existing wiring path in your UTV.

5. Employ a Relay Switch 

Relay is an electromechanical gadget. It controls a significant electrical circuit by using minimum electric current. The primary function of a relay is to activate and deactivate electrical loads.

It also has a significant advantage of being energy-efficient. This enables your light bar to operate without any excessive battery power drainage. This increases the lifespan of both your battery and the device. 

Without a relay, the installation can lead to a massive decline in voltage from the battery to the light. The resistance will generate excessive heat.

So, the control switch is very fundamental to the installation process of the light bar.

6. Establish Battery Connection 

At this stage, your LED light bar is fixed on your UTV. Now reconnect your battery – positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal. 

7. Start Functionality Test

Finally, it is the time to test your installation of the light bar. Turn on the switch, and be ready to applaud yourself. Your UTV will unleash a bright new light of your successful installation of the LED light bar. 

Don’t forget to tighten your hardware which we left loose – for adjustment purposes. Now enjoy and embrace the brilliance of your UTV’s new LED light bar.