Adding Extra LED Reverse Lights to a 2015 Subaru Forester

Updated 01/04/2016 | Published 01/01/2016

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Question:

Looking for 2 led backup lights to mount on bottom of 2015 forester bumper and how to access taillight wiring and cut into same for automatic operation in conjunction with existing backup lights.

asked by: Ray M

Helpful Expert Reply:

I recommend using LED back up light # BUL10CB which is actually DOT approved as a backup light. With it I recommend grommet # a70gb, mounting bracket # BK70BB, and wiring harness # A49PB.

On the wiring harness the white wire is the ground and will attach to a clean, bare metal surface. The red wire is for power and would need to be spliced into a reverse light wire behind a tail light on your 2015 Subaru Forester.

You will need to attach the new light red wire to a longer strand of wire such as # 16-1-1, sold by the foot, using butt connectors such as # 05731-5. To gain access to the reverse light wires you will need to either remove a tail light assembly or get to the wiring behind the tail lights. I have linked a video that shows how you might access the wiring behind the lights.

You will want to use a quick splice type of connector such as # SWC501746-1 to splice in the wire you ran from the new reverse lights. Once this is finished the new lights will power on with the factory reverse lights.

When using a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test for reverse light wires be sure to have someone in the vehicle with their foot on the brake, with the wheels chocked, emergency brake on, and the vehicle in reverse. Safety first!