How Does Light with 1 Wire Ground
Updated 07/29/2019 | Published 07/26/2019
Question:
My over head light in my truck went bad it has two wires but my new light only has one wire how do I hook up my new light to my wires thanks
asked by: Danny S
Expert Reply:
When a single function light only has 1 wire, like the Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light # MCL67AB, it means that it grounds through the mounting hardware. If the mounting location doesn't have a clean, bare-metal surface then you either need to clean it for a good ground connection or find an over head light that uses 2 wires for installation.
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Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light w/ Bracket - Submersible - 3 Diodes - Amber Lens
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- Rear Clearance
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- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
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- Amber
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