Back up lights

[ramhunter9]

I have some back up lights coming for the rear bumper ... Is there a way to tap them into the OEM light on the bumper so they come on when in reverse ? If so what is the way of doing this .

 

[badfish888]

ive always wanted to do that, ive always just used a toggle switch, but that seems way more convienient

 

[txbass06]

All you've got to do is use a wire tap on the power wire from the lights you're adding to tie into the power wire running to your reverse light socket in your tail lights


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[0212353]

yeah.....

If memory serves me right the wire is white? I'll have to look for the wiring diagram later tonight.

 

[RubberFrog]

Do NOT tap the reverse on the tail lights unless you plan on running a relay to power your new lights. You have the tow package, correct? Tap into the reverse wire at the hitch plug. And still use a relay!

 

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Good call by George. Defnitely use the hitch wire.

 

[0212353]

purple?

 

[ramhunter9]

I have the round and the flat .. thanks guys

 

[BigHorn777]

I did the back up lights on mine only I mounted them to the leaf springs. I know sounds weird but they actually work really well and light up the area behind the truck a lot. I back my truck into my garage so I need to see where I am going when it's dark. The lights were cheap too, I got them from Harbor freight. I tapped into the back up wire from the trailer connection and used a relay also. Here are a few photo's, please understand these have seen Wisconsin winter so they are getting a little rusty but they still light my way.

Photo link: http://craigsgarage.shutterfly.com/pictures/233

 

[ramhunter9]

I just ran them to a switch. Ran a fuse Ect. Just need the ups man to show up. I don't need them for backing up. More for hunting.