Car Door LED Warning Light: The Ultimate Guide

Car Door LED Warning Lights are warning lights usually installed on car doors.

They help in improving visibility, avoiding collisions or any accidents that may occur.

The Car Door LED Warning Lights are equipped with high-tech sensors.

They are installed either by magnetic induction or stuck to the car with the adhesive on it.

They are mainly wireless which makes installation easy and also maintains the car lines.

Car Door LED Warning Light

Car Door LED Warning Light

Benefits of Car Door LED Warning Light

Car Door LED Warning lights are not compulsory; however, they have several advantages.

These advantages include;

  • Improved visibility; boosts pedestrian visibility by reflecting light from the open car door.
  • Prevents accidents; accidents and collisions are preventable if the car’s visibility is increased. This alerts the nearby vehicles to its presence.
  • Easy installation; unlike other car door warning lights, Car door LED Warning lights are easy to install. They do not require any drilling.

Technical Features and Specifications of Car Door LED Warning Light

Our Car Door LED Warning lights to have the following features that make them stand out:

  • Wireless design; this feature removes the need to drill or install any other wiring system. You can simply stick it on the car. This feature also protects the original car lines.
  • Ease during installation; because of its simplicity, it is compatible with almost any vehicle, including SUVs and trucks.
  • Waterproof design; the Car Door LED Warning Lights can be exposed to up to thirty minutes of water without incurring any damage. High-technology component sensors improve sensitivity maintaining overall stability.
  • Flashing red LED lights; the flashing lights when the door increases the vehicle’s visibility, warning nearby pedestrians and vehicles.

With regard to specifications, our Car Door LED Warning Lights to have:

  • The outside made of flexible PVC or Silicon plastic to suit most vehicles.
  • An LED bulb for lighting.
  • Various dimensions depending on your need.
  • Low voltage use of about 12 volts.
  • A number of colors to suit your choice.

Types of Car Door LED Warning Light in the Market

The common types of Car Door LED Warning Lights that we offer include:

Magnetic Car Door Warning Lights

These Car Door Warning Lights are installed using magnetic induction.

This method is simple to install, but it also helps maintain the lines of the car.

Car Door LED Strip Warning Light

These are highly elastic LED warning lights with a strong adhesive used to attach the strip to the car.

How Car Door LED Warning Light works

The Car Door LED Warning Lights are equipped with high-tech sensors.

They are installed either by magnetic induction or stuck to the car with the adhesive on it.

When the door of the car is open, the smart sensor goes off.

The Warning Lights automatically begin flashing, illuminating the car door.

First, the lights flash rapidly for six seconds, and then it flashes more steadily for seven seconds to sixty seconds.

The speed decreases as it flashes slowly for up to 110 seconds.

After this time, the LED Warning Light goes off automatically.

If the car door is still open after 110 seconds, then the LED Warning light will continue.

This flashing light warns approaching pedestrians and vehicles by increasing visibility.

Structure and Parts of Car Door LED Warning Light

Parts of Car Door LED Warning Lights include;

Cover

The cover is usually made of polycarbonate.

Polycarbonate is transparent and therefore allows for the transmission of up to 90 % of light.

They are strong and can therefore protect the internal components of the Car Door LED Warning lights.

They also come in different colours.

Components of Car Door LED Warning Light

Components of Car Door LED Warning Light

Waterproof Rings

The Car Door LED Warning Lights have a rubber ring that helps keep the lights from water.

It enhances the durability of the LED Warning Lights.

There are also waterproof rings made of silicone which helps maintain the integrity of the structure by sealing it.

LED Circuit Board

It mainly consists of the LED chip that is soldered onto a printed circuit board.

The printed circuit board connects electrically and physically supports the LED chip.

Aluminum is the most common base material used for the printed circuit board.

Aluminium is highly durable and very strong

Button Battery

A button battery provides power for Car Door LED Warning Lights.

They are high-energy, lithium batteries that contain chromium. CR 2032 is approved by the IEC standards.

They can perform even in environments that experience high temperatures.

This makes it suitable for Car Door LED Warning Light as the interior of the car often heats up.

Magnetic Sensor

The built-in magnetic sensor automatically turns on the Car Door LED Warning Lights when the door is open.

Base

The base can be magnetic to aid magnetic induction.

It can also be made with an outer adhesive surface used to stick the LED Warning lights to the door.

In terms of structure, Car Door LED Warning Lights come in a foldable design resembling a pipe.

The foldable design makes it flexible and thus can be easily be bent around the door edges.

Material Choice for Car Door LED Warning Light

There are several types of materials that have different advantages. The most common materials our Car Door LED Warning lights incorporate include:

Polycarbonate (PC)

It is the most recommended cover material.

It is a plastic material that is transparent naturally—it transmits up to 90 % of light, making it suitable for lighting devices.

PC is firm and hard, which protects the inner components from impact and possible damage.

It can also be manufactured in different colours.

Rubber

The Car Door LED Warning Lights is usually waterproof.

This ensures its durability and, in so doing, increases the lifespan of the Warning Lights.

Rubber rings are the most common material used to waterproof the Car Door LED Warning Lights.

Rubber is both cheaper and has superior water resistance property.

Aluminium

Aluminumis the most common base material used for the printed circuit board.

Aluminium is highly durable and very strong.

They can also conduct heat away from the essential parts prolonging its life.

These properties make it superior to other materials used to create a printed circuit board.

Copper

Copper is used in making the electrical wiring.

Cooper has very high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Best Color for Car Door LED Warning Light

LED Warning Lights come in various colours.

Different colours are used for various occasions.

Most colours, however, are red and white because of their enhanced visibility.

Therefore, the primary colours for the Car Door LED Warning Light are red and white.

Red

Red Car Door Warning Lights are primarily used for emergencies.

They are highly visible over long distances, and it quickly draws attention.

White

White lights can also be used for Car Door LED Warning Light.

They are primarily found in Car Door LED light warning strips.

Blue is also used in some vehicles.

There are also green lights.

They are, however, not recommended as they are not easily visible.

White is usually paired with red to enhance visibility.

Colors of Car Door LED Warning Light

Colors of Car Door LED Warning Light

Legalities surrounding the Use of Car Door LED Warning Light

There are no specific laws for or against Car Door LED Warning Lights.

However, since the LED Warning lights are found in the car’s interior, they can be classified as internal lights.

There are some states in which it is illegal to drive with the internal lights on.

This is, however, not a problem as the car Door LED Warning Lights only turn on when the car door is opened.

There are laws pertaining to flashing warning lights.

The main one to note is;

According to California Code(2016) Vehicle Code under the VEH division 12 concerns equipment of vehicles.

CHAPTER 2 of this regulation pertains to Lighting Equipment.

Section 25269 Article 7speaks on flashing and coloured lights.

It states that you should not display red flashing lights or a steady bright red light on your vehicle.

You can only do this if you are exempted by section 21055 or when there is possible danger.

There is also a guideline from the 1978 NBS study which stated that the SAE recommended a flash rate for flashing warning lights.

The generally recommended flashing rate according to the study should range between 60 and 120 flashes every minute. This translates to 1-2 hertz (Hz).

However, SAE updated their commended flash rates to range from 2.2 to 8 Hz, which was twice the rate from the previous study.

Car Door LED Warning Light Ratings and Recommended Quality Standards

There are not any laws that set standards for car door-led warning lights.

Most manufactures base their ratings based on their customer’s feedback.

We have established ourselves as quality standard setters in the manufacture of Car Door LED Warning Light.

There are some standards that can be applicable to Car door LED Warning light.

Due to their smaller sizes, it is not possible to implement all the quality standards.

IP ratings are important safety standards that show you just how much your LED Warning Light Bars are protected.

The recommended ones include;

  • IP64 indicates protection from dust penetration and water spray protection from any direction.
  • IP65 indicates protection from total dust penetration and low-pressure water spurts from all over.
  • IP66 indicates protection from dust penetration and from high-pressure water spurts from any side.
  • IP67 indicates protection from dust penetration and protection from immersion of up to one meter.
  • IP68 indicates protection from dust penetration and protection from immersion for lengthened periods until a specified pressure.
  • IP69 indicates protection from total dust penetration and protection from steam-jet cleaning.

Factors Affecting Visibility Range of Car Door LED Warning Light

The visibility range of LED Warning lights is affected by several factors.

These factors include:

The angle at which the Car Door LED Warning Light is Mounted.

The luminous intensity of a car door LED Warning lights changes with the beam angle.

The intensity also decreases with an increase of distance from the middle of the LED Warning light.

The Colour of the Car Door LED Warning Light

Different LED lights have different lumens despite having the same power output.

Red is the most visible colour and can be seen over long distances.

This makes it the most suitable colour for Car Door LED Warning Lights.

Available Warning Styles for Car Door LED Warning Light

There are three warning styles of performance that are mostly implemented in Car Door LED Warning Light.

These warning styles are mostly categorized according to the time and speed of flashing lights.

Below are the warning styles you should expect to find from our Car Door LED Warning Lights.

Note, the warning styles vary depending on the duration the light has been on:

  • 0-7 Seconds: when the door opens, the sensor goes off, and the Car Door LED Warning Light begins to rapidly Flash.
  • 7-60 Seconds: after the rapid flashing, the Car Door LED Warning Light slows down to Sequential Flashing
  • 60-110 seconds: the last warning style is the Slow Swirl Flashing. The flashing lights slow down considerably.
  • After 110 seconds: the Car Door LED Warning Light automatically turns off the power. It comes back on without flashing.

Luminous Intensity of Car Door LED Warning Light

The luminous intensity of the warning light is essentially how bright the lights are.

Luminous flux is a measurement of the total amount of light output.

Luminous intensity, however, is in relation to the solid angle.

It is therefore determined by luminous flux per angular unit. The unit of measurement is Candela (cd).

It is difficult to correctly determine the luminous intensity of a car door LED Warning lights.

It changes with the beam angle.

The intensity also decreases with an increase of distance from the middle of the LED Warning light.

Although it is not mandatory, we do indicate our product’s luminous intensity for your convenience.

How long Car Door LED Warning Light can last

Car Door LED Warning Light lifespan is dependant on several factors.

These factors affect different parts of the car door LED warning light.

LED Chip

LED chips have a very long lifespan. It can light for up to 50,000 hours and, if properly taken care of, can last for over eleven years.

LED lights are mostly affected by increased temperature or decreased temperatures.

Heat fluctuation can shorten the Car Door LED Warning Light lifespan considerably.

LED Base

Car Door LED Warning Light’s most attractive feature is easy installation.

It involves, simply put, sticking the compact device on the recommended area on the car door.

However, there are some procedures to follow, such as cleaning the marked spot.

Failure to do so may weaken the adhesive causing it to fall off early.

Prolonged exposure to heat can also weaken the adhesive holding the Car Door LED Warning Light to the car door.

Cover Material

This heat sink is mostly dependent on the cover material used for the housing.

High temperatures above 85°C will severely shorten the lifespan of your LED Warning Light Bars.

If the Light does not suffer any mechanical damage and is properly maintained, it could last for more than ten years.

Types of Battery to use with Car Door LED Warning Light

CR2032 button battery are the most commonly used batteries in Car Door LED Warning Lights.

They are high-energy, lithium batteries that contain chromium and are approved by the IEC standards.

They can perform even in environments that experience high temperatures.

This makes it suitable for Car Door LED Warning Light as the interior of the car often heats up.

Another advantage of CR2032 is its long lifespan. It can last for up to 10 years.

This dispels the need to constantly replace batteries and also save costs.

How to Replace Car Door LED Warning Light Battery

Replacing the Car Door LED Warning Light Battery is easy and does not require any help from an expert.

  1. The first step is to carefully remove the cover, taking extra caution not to drop the motherboard.
  2. Move the edge of the rubber aside
  3. The next step is to gently remove the motherboard from the casing
  4. Then detach the battery from its place and place it aside
  5. Take the new battery and replace it, making sure to reverse the polarity. You will know when the LED light begins to blink again.
  6. Return the motherboard to its casing, reposition the rubber and cover it again.

Installed Car Door LED Warning Light

Installed Car Door LED Warning Light

How to operate Car Door LED Warning Light

We offer wireless Car door LED warning lights which are also automatic.

They do not require any manual operations after installation because they are equipped with smart sensors.

These sensors, usually magnetic, turn on the flashing warning lights when you open the door.

After 110 seconds, they turn off automatically.

After 110 seconds, the Car door LED warning lights adopt a steady burn in order to continue warning vehicles and passersby.

Warranty Period of Car Door LED Warning Light

Most Car Door LED Warning Lights are not warranted.

However, there are those that have been warranted as a form of insensitive to you as the buyer.

The warranty period usually ranges from six months to two years.

The period is wholly dependent on the manufacturer.

It is advisable to purchase a Car Door LED Warning Light that is warranted as it shows the manufacturer’s faith in their product.

Although it is not always an assurance of quality.

Also, when purchasing the Car Door LED Warning Lights online, most platforms will offer you a money back guarantee incase you receive a faulty product.

Benefits of Car Door LED Warning Light with Wireless fit

There are several advantages to the wireless fit. They include;

  • Car Door LED Warning Lights that are wireless eliminate the need for drilling, screwing among other activities applied when installing wires.
  • They are easy to install. You can do it at home without risking damage to your car or your brand new LED warning lights.
  • The wireless fit helps in preserving the car lines, thereby maintaining the integrity of the car.
  • The wireless Car Door LED Warning Light to have a universal design that ensures that it can be used in several cars, trucks, etc.

Advantages of Car Door LED Warning Light

Advantages of Car Door LED Warning Light

How to mount the Wireless Car Door LED Warning Light

The mounting procedures will differ depending on the type of Car Door LED Warning Light.

Use the below procedures to help guide you through the installation process

For Car Door LED Warning Light with Adhesive Base

Ensure you mark the exact mounting point on the car door and door panel on the parallel opposite sides in the same line.

You have to properly align them; otherwise, the LED sensors will not work and won’t turn on automatically.

Remove any oil or dust with a clean and dry cloth. Put the 3m double-sided tape first on the light backside, then fix the kit on the exact marking point.

Please fix the kit on the first chance to avoid the undoing of fixing the 3M sticker.

This could make the 3M sticker weak for holding the door light kit on the car door panel.

Follow these simplified steps to guide you:

  • Clean up the place you want to paste the Car Door LED Warning Light
  • Open the red cover, put it inside the circuit board, then close the lucid base.
  • Heat the extra-large/small white tags for seconds before sticking to increase their viscosity. Ensure you avoid close contact at this stage.
  • Peel the light white paper off from each LED Warning Light. Press 5 seconds at least, then stick to the car door that corresponds to the lamp position closing the door.
  • At this point, you should have effectively installed the Car Door LED Warning Light.

For the Magnetic base Car Door LED Warning Lights

  • The initial step is always to clean the part where you want to mount the LED Warning Light. But first you need to get the perfect spot.

Use the long end of the test magnet placing it where the Car Door LED Warning Light will go.

  • Close the door to test for any possible collusions with the magnet. If there is collusion the adjust the magnet until you can close the door without any hindrances.

The spot that does not collide is the best place to install the Car Door LED Warning Light.

  • Clean the spot you have picked before attaching the Car Door LED Warning Light. Test to see whether the light will drop or if it will light.
  • Find the magnet place at the door pivot within the rear vehicle door plate or on the side, then stick the magnet on it.
  • Ensure that the Car Door LED Warning Light reacts accordingly when the door is opened.

Issues you may experience with your Car Door LED Warning Light

If improperly installed, the Car Door LED Warning Light could hinder your car door from properly closing.

This in itself is problematic as it will not only drain the battery, but will affect overall performance of your car.

If the door does not close properly, then the open-door indicator will constantly remain on.

You can drive with an open-door indicator on however, it is not recommended.

Failure to properly close your car door may result in the door opening while driving, which could cause accidents.

It also decreases the security of your car exponentially.

It could easily be stolen, or your valuables could be stolen.

It is, therefore, mandatory to ensure that your Car Door LED Warning Lights are properly installed to avoid damage or loss.

At GoldMore, we will help you develop all your car door LED warning lights depending on your unique specifications.

Whether you need car door LED warning light for OEM, GoldMore offers perfect solution for you.

Contact us now for all your car door warning light needs.

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