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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 09:26 AM
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Reverse Lights Wiring

I'm installing an aftermarket transmission controller from US Shift, a Quick-4 unit, to run my E4OD. Their kit includes a new harness with a few wires that I need to connect to existing circuits, in order to maintian factory functionality. Right now, I need to tie the reverse light signal from my range sensor to the truck's reverse lights, so those will remain functional.

First off, is there a fuse in one of the panels that protects the circuits for the reverse lights, that I should tie this reverse light signal into, or will I have to tie it directly to a wire, in order to send 12v power to the taillights from the range sensor, adding a fuse inline somewhere?

If I do have to tie directly into a wire, what colors should I be looking for?
 
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Originally Posted by UnashamedMTBigBlock
I'm installing an aftermarket transmission controller from US Shift, a Quick-4 unit, to run my E4OD. Their kit includes a new harness with a few wires that I need to connect to existing circuits, in order to maintian factory functionality. Right now, I need to tie the reverse light signal from my range sensor to the truck's reverse lights, so those will remain functional.

First off, is there a fuse in one of the panels that protects the circuits for the reverse lights, that I should tie this reverse light signal into, or will I have to tie it directly to a wire, in order to send 12v power to the taillights from the range sensor, adding a fuse inline somewhere?

If I do have to tie directly into a wire, what colors should I be looking for?

Fuse E under the hood powers the reverse light circuit.
 
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Which fuse is fuse E? My fuse box has positions labeled with numbers, not letters.
 
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Which fuse is fuse E? My fuse box has positions labeled with numbers, not letters.
You didn't mention what model or year truck you're working on.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 05:11 PM
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You're 100% correct, that's on me, my apologies. It's a 1995 F350, CCLB, 4WD, with the 460/E4OD engine/transmission combo.
 
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Engine compartment fuse panel should be labeled in letters.

1995 F-Series gas engine power distribution diagram:
 
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