Hey there, fellow riders!
Today, we’re talking about a nifty little feature in our underglow LED strip kits for motorcycles:
- The smart fuse with its very own chip.
- This little guy is not just a regular fuse.
- It’s your first line of defense against electrical shorts.
And it’s here to make your ride a whole lot easier!
Why LED indicator lights up red?
It’s not just for show – this is a custom-designed chip, crafted precisely for our LED kits.
When the LED indicator on the chip turns red:
- It’s telling you there’s a short circuit in your LED setup.
In the event of a short circuit, here’s what you need to do:
- First, play it safe: replace the original with a spare fuse in the fuse box.
- Next, simplify: connect just one LED strip directly to the control box, removing any complexity.
- Then, bypass the 1-2 way and 1-3 way splitters; we’re going detective mode, eliminating variables.
- Finally, power up the control box again and check how it’s holding up.
Why are we using this fuse?
This fuse isn’t just smart, it’s a genius at detecting short circuits, safeguarding our precious wirings and control box.
Here’s how it works:
- If there’s a short, the surge in current burns the chip’s fuse (a noble sacrifice), triggering that red light we talked about.
- It’s also keeping an eye on the temperature, so overheating will also cause a red alert.
Keep in mind, this chip is a one-time hero.
- If the fuse is burnt out, it’s time for a fresh 5A chip.
Need a PCB chip?
Reach out to DITRIO, and we’ll have you covered.
My 5A chip burned out. Where can I get a new one? Thanks!
Hey Julie,
To replace the broken fuses, I’ll be sending you a replacement shortly.
Please check your email for further instructions on how to proceed.
-Lucy from the DITRIO team
Did you get your fuse?
I NEED ONE
How do I know if the 5a smart fuses on both of my bikes are burned out. I’ve tried resynching both bikes with respective remotes. No lights. I’ve used other fuses and soon as I turn on kill switch I blow fuses except when I’ve went to 15 and 20 amp fuses.
Hi Mike,
To determine if the 5a smart fuses on both of your bikes are burned out, you can check if the red indicator on the chip fuse turns on when you connect the power supply.
If the red lights come on, it could indicate that the fuse has indeed burned out.
Since you mentioned that you have already tried resynching both bikes with their respective remotes, and there are still no lights, it’s possible that there may be a short circuit somewhere in the system.
To help you troubleshoot this issue further, I have sent you an email with detailed instructions on how to troubleshoot the LED kit.
Please check your inbox for further assistance.
-Lucy from the DITRIO team
Looking for a smart fuse myself
Hi Paul,
Could you let me know why you need fuses? Is there any issue with the LED kit?
I can send you some fuses from our factory.
The shipment may take about 15-20 days to reach you.
Please check your email for further instructions on how to proceed.
-Lucy from the DITRIO team
I need a fuse!
Hi Scott,
I’m happy to assist you.
In this case, I’ve sent you an email to explain how to proceed; please check it.
-Lucy here from the DITRIO team
Just installed the lights in the bike, were working until I started the bike. The lights shut off and now the smart fuse is red and there is no power to the box. How do I replace this fuse (I need a new one) with one that won’t have this issue?
Hi Matthew,
I’m sorry to hear about the LED kit issue.
To determine what is causing the problem, please follow these steps:
Please check the light on the control box first.
If the light is flashing blue, proceed to Step 1.
If not, please skip to Step 2
Step 1. Troubleshooting for a flashing blue light:
1.1 Replace the fuse with a spare.
1.2 Connect a single LED strip directly to the control box.
If the single LED strip still doesn’t work when connected directly to the control box, it’s possible that there is an issue with the control box itself.
If the LED strip functions correctly when connected directly, but the entire kit is still not working, there might be a short circuit in the splitters or LED strips.
Please proceed Step 1.3 and 1.4:
1.3. Connect the LED strip directly to the control box and both the 1-2way and 1-3way splitters. This will help us determine if there is a problem with any of the splitters.
1.4. Test each section
If the single LED strip functions correctly with the direct connection, you can test each section by connecting the other light strips to the 1-3way splitter individually. This will help us pinpoint the section with the short circuit.
Please note that if a single LED strip or splitter is short, the spare fuse will burn out. So, you need to replace a new 5A fuse to test other sections.
Step 2. Checking the original chip fuse indicator:
Please verify if the original chip fuse is turning on the red indicator.
If the red indicator is on, there might be a short circuit in the LED kit, please refer to Step 1 to troubleshoot it.
If the red indicator is not on, I will send you a control box to test. Once you receive it, please replace the kill switch.
If the kill switch is not the issue, please replace the entire control box.
I’ve sent you an email, please check it.
-Lucy here from the DITRIO team