Wiring reverse lights

flashkl · 11-11-2008, 03:58 PM

I picked up the napa tractor lamps the other day and mounted them as reverse lights, question is do I have to pull a power cord all the way up to the battery? My truck has the trailer wiring harness on it (4 pin), is there a backup light lead on that I can splice into, or is that only for brake light and turn signals? I suppose I could test each of the pins with a voltmeter, but it's cold and dark out, and I'm lazy. Any help is appreciated.
-Kai

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flashkl · 11-11-2008, 05:08 PM

bump bump

littlecommando · 11-11-2008, 05:12 PM

Try to find the wires that go to the oem backup lights and go off of there

i think, you might blow the fuse tho...

jason191918 · 11-11-2008, 05:16 PM

Wire them directly to the battery and use a relay that is activated from said wire above.

flashkl · 11-11-2008, 05:23 PM

Well, it's more work, but I guess doing it right the first time is a good thing...

Jay351 · 11-11-2008, 11:31 PM

Yes, just do it right the first time.

Use the proper crimp (or solder!) connectors and wiring loom.

If you need it, here is a general guide to wire up aux lights. Basic, hot setup. Turn them off and on at anytime.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...gauxlights.jpg

scuba · 11-11-2008, 11:53 PM

That damn realy !!!

lolz..

flashkl · 11-12-2008, 03:56 AM

That wiring diagram has... jugs!

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