Backup lights

[smurfslayer]

https://youtu.be/HNbc1-b0ab4
Here is install of lights I did


Here is the link to the exact lights I installed
http://amzn.to/2pw3nA8

Once again, I have copied @byz250f although I went with the spot version of these lights, not the flood.

One caution if you haven’t thought of it, on my truck, the driver’s side exhaust bracket is a good ground, on the passenger side - not. The exhaust itself, including the hanger sitting in the rubber insulated hanger is grounded, but not the bracket ! <homer> DOH ! </homer>

otherwise, they do an admirable job throwing some extra light and if I manage to whack them, I’ll replace them

I thought briefly about adding a relay and triggering them with reverse and upfitter 6, but I settled on just the aux 6 switch.

 

[byz250f]

If anyone is wanting to buy back up lights please click on the link at the top of this thread or on the video I posted...it would help me out!!

 

[hkguns]

I managed to get mine installed correctly yesterday. They now work in Reverse and when I hit AUX 5. Wonderful to have options.

Thanks for all of the clarifications Crash.

 

[ChevTillNow]

I managed to get mine installed correctly yesterday. They now work in Reverse and when I hit AUX 5. Wonderful to have options.

I was just going to set mine up to work off AUX 6, but having it both ways would be cool. Options are always better

Was there anything else you can mention/outline to help the wiring double-dense (me) get it set up in pure layman's language? Thanks

 

[Spartan1]

So I re-wired my PUTCO blade today per the included instructions. I tried it with a harness, but I kept getting error messages that a trailer is connected and disconnected. The truck was out smarting itself do to the trailer detection system. I had to tap into the tail light wires for left and right turn signal, break lights, running lights, and reverse light. It took some time but was well worth it. This thing is sweat. It looks great and works well. There is a video on the PUTCO website of how the light works/looks. If you have the BLISS trailer detection system you have to get the model #92009-60 and you can't use an aftermarket plug and play harness unless you don't mind error messages all the time. You will have to do some electrical wiring work.

Below is a great diagram if you want to pull out your tail light and tap the wires for whatever reverse lights you are using.

 

[hkguns]

I was just going to set mine up to work off AUX 6, but having it both ways would be cool. Options are always better



Was there anything else you can mention/outline to help the wiring double-dense (me) get it set up in pure layman's language? Thanks

A couple things.

Because of how the BD harness is wired, I left it as originally installed.

I bought a mini fuse tap for the under the hood box to power the relay.

I ran the wire to the rear encased in heat resistant flexible conduit. Through the frame to cross axles and along side the frame otherwise. I tie wrapped it into holes in the frame and at other opportune points.

Crash's instructions are spot on.

 

[ChevTillNow]

A couple things.

Because of how the BD harness is wired, I left it as originally installed.

I bought a mini fuse tap for the under the hood box to power the relay.

I ran the wire to the rear encased in heat resistant flexible conduit. Through the frame to cross axles and along side the frame otherwise. I tie wrapped it into holes in the frame and at other opportune points.

Crash's instructions are spot on.

Thanks HK

 

[marsh1]

So I re-wired my PUTCO blade today per the included instructions. I tried it with a harness, but I kept getting error messages that a trailer is connected and disconnected. The truck was out smarting itself do to the trailer detection system. I had to tap into the tail light wires for left and right turn signal, break lights, running lights, and reverse light. It took some time but was well worth it. This thing is sweat. It looks great and works well. There is a video on the PUTCO website of how the light works/looks. If you have the BLISS trailer detection system you have to get the model #92009-60 and you can't use an aftermarket plug and play harness unless you don't mind error messages all the time. You will have to do some electrical wiring work.

Below is a great diagram if you want to pull out your tail light and tap the wires for whatever reverse lights you are using.

Spartan1 Is this the connector on each taillight or a central connector that feeds both?

 

[Spartan1]

Spartan1 Is this the connector on each taillight or a central connector that feeds both?

It is the connector on the left side.

 

[marsh1]

It is the connector on the left side.

Thanks!. I installed Rigid Ignites in the bumper and just need to wire them up. I temporally hooked one up to test before I cut the bumper and they were very effective.