Back-Up Lights

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Printed Date: July 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM

Topic: Back-Up Lights

Posted By: EricFerguson2
Subject: Back-Up Lights
Date Posted: January 26, 2003 at 9:45 PM

I just got some lights from a friend and i want to put them on the back of my 95 4runner and make them come on when i put my car in reverse and i was wondering if someone knew where i could get a diagram or if someone could give me a little bit of help and tell me what to do?

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Eric "BigBoy" Ferguson

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 27, 2003 at 8:21 AM

Run off one of the wires on the reverse lights. Just tap into the wire and run a new wire to the new lights.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: EVSolutions
Date Posted: February 16, 2003 at 11:25 PM

Whoa Eric,

Before you heed Jeff's advice, I'd take note on how big those lights you have. If they are teeny, follow his advice. If they're big lights, I'd use a direct power source and 12 gauge wiring to run to the back with a relay to activate the lights. I have them wired in my truck with a two way switch where one position makes the lights turn on whenever the reverse lighs come on and the other position makes the lights come on regardless.

Sean - Emergency Vehicle Solutions

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 17, 2003 at 8:21 AM

Thanks Sean, I should have noted the amperage prior to making that suggestion posted_image

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

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