Problem Installing Rigid Back-up Lights

JK_Dave · Jul 7, 2015

I'm in the middle of an install and I've run into a problem. The kit came with a 3-way switch which uses a trigger wire that taps into the stock back-up light and turns on the Rigids. I tapped into the white wire with gray stripe, which I confirmed works. Only problem is I'm throwing a CEL and the right taillight won't work now.

I thought that maybe the circuit was getting confused so I removed the tap to the lights but the taillight still doesn't work. I checked the bulb itself and I didn't blow the bulb. What should I check now?

sean.m.adams33 · Jul 7, 2015

JK_Dave said:
I'm in the middle of an install and I've run into a problem. The kit came with a 3-way switch which uses a trigger wire that taps into the stock back-up light and turns on the Rigids. I tapped into the white wire with gray stripe, which I confirmed works. Only problem is I'm throwing a CEL and the right taillight won't work now.

I thought that maybe the circuit was getting confused so I removed the tap to the lights but the taillight still doesn't work. I checked the bulb itself and I didn't blow the bulb. What should I check now?

Fuses are good?

JK_Dave · Jul 7, 2015

sean.m.adams33 said:
Fuses are good?

I burned out the M18 fuse (15 Amp Blue, Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp) but I replaced that and still have the same issue. The only thing I can think is that I have a poor connection with my wiring despite soldering them and heat shrinking the connection. I'll pull it all apart tonight and recheck everything.

davantalus · Jul 7, 2015

When you pull it all apart, check your new lights, standalone, with a battery (be careful with LED polarity, yadayada).
Don't forget to check the fuse again when you've put it all back together again.

I ran into the same issue re-wiring the reverse lights after installing a carrier. Popped the fuse at some point. replacing it was enough to fix everything.

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