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Old 11-11-2008, 02:58 PM
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Wiring reverse lights

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.
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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...
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Wire them directly to the battery and use a relay that is activated from said wire above.
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Well, it's more work, but I guess doing it right the first time is a good thing...
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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
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That damn realy !!!

lolz..


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That wiring diagram has... jugs!
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