Tapping into backup lights?
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Tapping into backup lights?
I am trying to figure out how to tap into my backup lights on an 2000 F150 XLT. I need it for the wiring on a boat trailer that has a solenoid to lock out the brakes when backing up. Does anyone know the easiest way to do this?
Thanks,
kjgmh
Thanks,
kjgmh
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From: South Texas
It's real simple, just take off one of your rear taillights (two screws and a gentle tug) and look at the color of the back up light connector. On my 02 F-150 it is a black wire with a small pink (or was it purple?) stripe. Thats the best way, unless you have a wiring diagram!?
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Well, there is a better way since cut wires are likely to become a weak point with corrosion.
The truck is already wired for all the trailer lighting you can need. I assume you only use the 4 pin connector since your trailer has hydraulic surge brakes. There is a relay and fuse in the truck for backup lights to the trailer, and if you get the 7 pin harness from ford it will have the wiring already there. All you do is plug it in (add the relay to the engine fuse box) and go! Its a little more involved, but its the BEST way to do it!
The truck is already wired for all the trailer lighting you can need. I assume you only use the 4 pin connector since your trailer has hydraulic surge brakes. There is a relay and fuse in the truck for backup lights to the trailer, and if you get the 7 pin harness from ford it will have the wiring already there. All you do is plug it in (add the relay to the engine fuse box) and go! Its a little more involved, but its the BEST way to do it!
