Are Load Resistors Needed for Reverse LED Trailer Lights
Question:
Before I tried to install LED brake lights and sense I didnt have a resistor installed when the truck was off a small amount of power was getting to the lights and leaving them dimly lit. Will I have this issue with reverse lights or since there shouldnt be much amperage going to them when the truck is off will the not be dimly lit?
asked by: Jared
Expert Reply:
You will not need load resistors to install the Optronics LED Backup Light for Truck or Trailer # BUL35CB; load resistors are not needed for reverse lights like these.
The only thing you will need are Grommet # A33GB and a 2-wire pigtail, either part # A45CB or the right-angle pigtail, part # A49PB.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Grommet for ST33 Series Tall Rectangle Flush Mount Trailer Lights
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Lights
- Mounting Hardware
- Grommet
- 6-1/4 Inch Long
- Rectangle
- Optronics
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2-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Backup and Utility Trailer Lights - 2-Prong PL-3 Plug
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Lights
- Wiring
- Plugs and Pigtails
- 10 Inch Long
- Two Wire
- Straight Pigtail
- Optronics
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Right Angle 2-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Backup and Utility Trailer Lights - 2-Prong PL-3 Plug
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Lights
- Wiring
- Plugs and Pigtails
- 10 Inch Long
- Two Wire
- Right Angle Pigtail
- Optronics
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Optronics LED Backup Light for Truck or Trailer - Submersible - 16 Diodes - Clear Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Backup
- Rectangle
- Recessed Mount
- Non-Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 5-5/16L x 3-7/16W Inch
- White
- Optronics
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