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Baja Design Lights and Factory Fog Wiring

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by WreckedRooster, Jan 1, 2020.

  1. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    WreckedRooster

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    Having issues with the squadrons I just installed. Cut the factory connector and added BD’s connector. Factory wires are green and black, BD is white and black. So, I did green to black and white to white. They are not working. Also, this is my first time installing these type of connectors. They seem straight forward but maybe I’m doing the connectors wrong? Here’s a few pics to help. @Baja Designs

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  2. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    outxider

    outxider Never stop exploring. Rest in Paradise Big Bro.

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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    Check the polarity and reverse the wires. Check the fuses too.
     
  3. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Wow...are you doing this work on the showroom floor? I’ve never seen a truck that clean! Even new!
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    Don’t want to sound stupid, but how do I check polarity? I have a multi meter. Thanks
     
  5. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    probably just the new paint on the new bumper. Just got it installed. The rest of the truck is dirty. I promise.

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  6. Jan 1, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    outxider

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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    Just reverse the wires and see if they fire up.

     
  7. Jan 1, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    fuse is definitely blown. I’ll flip them (green hot) and replace the fuse. And cross my fingers. Thanks.
     
  8. Jan 1, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    on the toyota, the white with black stripe is ground, on the BD light the black is ground
     
  9. Jan 2, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Success! Thanks TW!

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