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Old 05-11-2015, 10:23 AM
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Hello,

So I just installed a new rear bumper with LED slots. When i popped the tail light i noticed that there were three wires that went into the reverse bulb (one white and two blacks) one of the blacks goes into the actual taillight bulb. I am amusing that I would just splice into the the white and black wires that go into the connector but I dont know what that third wire would be for. Once i get home I will add pictures.

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This is how I did mine...red to white/green, black to middle black.

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Old 05-14-2015, 10:27 AM
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Thanks for the picture. Do you have it on a switch or just when you put it in reverse?
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I don't have or need a switch so just works off the reverse lights. Are you planning on having it switchable as well? You can do that with a 3 way switch, or diodes, or with dual relays.





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Old 05-15-2015, 06:32 AM
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No i'm not going to have a switch.



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