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Switching Tail lights

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Delrivpilot, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. Oct 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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    I have an 06 and just bought the tails from an 09. I took off my tail light and it doesn't look like it is a simple switch out. Has anyone done this and can they give me a bit of help? Much appreciated!
     
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  2. Oct 30, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    You may need to use a Multi Meter to find what wires corelate to what. Shouldnt bee too hard, as each light only has 3 functions. Brake, Iluminate, and turn.
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM
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    ...It's plug and play dude.

    Twist the bulb holders out.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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    Dude, not plug and play. I just took off the old one and the wire connecter is totally diff:)
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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    Ok, Chris, I'll look into that. Was hoping find someone on here who already did it. I know many have made the switch. Thanks for the advice
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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    That is weird, mine was plug and play going from 06 to 09. The plug is not the one you think, its the one attached to the tail light on a little black clippy thing.

    edit: What I mean by that is the one that looks like you unplug doesn't fit, follow the wiring harness to the taillight and there is another plug closer to the housing.
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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    Ive never done it, so you might want to listen to Judy and Viet2100
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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    Ok, Mom, let me take off my old one again and try disconnecting the wire and then going from there. If I can't figure it out, I will take a couple of shots of what I am looking at, and post them.. THanks for the advice
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:08 PM
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    sounds like a plan. :)
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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    I have '09 tails ;)
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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    Call off the dogs!!! I got it. I got confused with the connection for the middle led light and the actual supply to the light. BUt, I looked a bit closer and you all said it could be done, and I just did it!!! Thanks everyone. Lovin the 09 lights on my Impulse Red. Will take a couple of shots in better light and post later. THnks!!!
     
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  13. Oct 30, 2009 at 2:44 PM
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    New tail lights. Thanks again everyone for your input!
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    Looks awesome!!!
     
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