How To Wire In Trailer Tail Light With Additional Red Wire
Updated 07/18/2024 | Published 07/13/2024
Question:
I broke a taillight cover and was unable to find a replacement. So I got a complete unit, but dont know how to wire it. The old unit had one bulb and white, black and green wires. The new unit has 2 bulbs and an extra red wire to the top bulb. Should I pigtail the red to the black? I assume its a backup light, but unsure
asked by: Matt
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Expert Reply:
You are correct the 2nd bulb on your new tail light is for a backup bulb. As you do not have this function on your current lighting you should leave it disconnected if you are not going to run a separate wire on your trailer for the reverse function.
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Jeep-Style Trailer Combination Tail Light - Stop, Tail, Turn, Backup, License Plate - Red/Clear Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Backup
- License Plate
- Stop
- Tail
- Turn
- Rectangle
- Surface Mount
- Non-Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 5-7/8L x 6-3/4W Inch
- Red
- White
- Optronics
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