Fender Vent Lights Wiring - Question

[HushJeep]

Hey all,

I purchased the Morimoto LED side marker lights ( website ). I went to install them today but ran into issues despite following the instructions step-by-step and watching the video.

The lights only have 2 wires: one red and one black. The OEM wiring bundle for the turn signals on the Jeep have 5 wires. Per the photograph, you're supposed to tap into 2 of the wires as shown. When I did that, the fender lights were always on and didn't blink when the turn signal was activated.

The order of the wires from left are: black, white/yellow, white/brown, white, and yellow/brown.

I kept the black-black connection and re-did the red wire (you can see the electrical tape to repair the damage, the red t-tap was re-used). I connected the red wire to the white/yellow one however the lights didn't work at all.

The website, instructions, videos and other purchasers/reviewers all show it working.

I want the new fender vent lights to blink when I use the turn signal.

What am I doing wrong? Please help!

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[scootertoo]

A quick look at their video install, did not see where they showed it to "blink" when the turn signal is activated. All I saw was it lit up as a side marker.

 

[au176]

I have the Oracle version of those, and had the same issue with the lights always being on. I had to turn the DRL setting for the fender marker lights off.

 

[HushJeep]

A quick look at their video install, did not see where they showed it to "blink" when the turn signal is activated. All I saw was it lit up as a side marker.

Hmmm, I think you may be right and I made a false assumption that they would blink with the turn signal activated.

I had the XK Glow version ( website ) on another Jeep that had a 3-wire connection and would blink. They were great however some LED's stopped working after 3 years or so. I thought I'd try something different...

 

[au176]

What the lights do will be a function of how you wire them. If there are only two wires, one is a ground. Connect the other wire to the turn signal wire in the fender, and the light will be a turn signal. Connect it to the "marker" wire, it will be a marker light. (No flashing)

If you only have those two wires, you have to chose how you want the light to function, and wire it accordingly.

 

[scootertoo]

How about this alternative. looks like it works the turn signals like you want.

https://store.xkglow.com/catalog/pr...go4bwKb-3cy8AedbuVUM96K9KYzoKjFEaAhadEALw_wcB

 

[ScotM]

I installed the xkglow version, they act as DRLs and turn signals. Note, you don’t have to splice the black wire , just use one of the grounds in the engine bay on each side there is one. I also did not use those lame jumpers, cut the wire on the fender wiring harness - the one that runs to the lights, and do a proper splice that will last through the elements - weather. I also did a fuse jumper for the power wire. I think I used the heated seat fuse, only power when Jeep is on. Additionally, you could buy this connector from Amazon and not have you mess with the factory wires
Metra - Fender Light Harness -...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ3S4B76?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[au176]

I installed the xkglow version, they act as DRLs and turn signals. Note, you don’t have to splice the black wire , just use one of the grounds in the engine bay on each side there is one. I also did not use those lame jumpers, cut the wire on the fender wiring harness - the one that runs to the lights, and do a proper splice that will last through the elements - weather. I also did a fuse jumper for the power wire. I think I used the heated seat fuse, only power when Jeep is on. Additionally, you could buy this connector from Amazon and not have you mess with the factory wires
Metra - Fender Light Harness -...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ3S4B76?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Nice! The harness is a little pricey, BUT for old guys like me, doing the wiring on the bench, then plugging it in is often worth the price. Wish I knew about that a couple years ago when I installed the Oracle Sidetracks...

 

[ScotM]

Nice! The harness is a little pricey, BUT for old guys like me, doing the wiring on the bench, then plugging it in is often worth the price. Wish I knew about that a couple years ago when I installed the Oracle Sidetracks...

I bought it for about $5 less before the tariffs. Parts are expensive all around

 

[au176]

I bought it for about $5 less before the tariffs. Parts are expensive all around

I know. A custom piece that I ordered from Australia was sent back by the Postal Service because a plan was never put in place to pay the "de minimus" tariffs before the policy was put into effect. I just want my part.

 

[revans1121]

Hey all,

I purchased the Morimoto LED side marker lights ( website ). I went to install them today but ran into issues despite following the instructions step-by-step and watching the video.

The lights only have 2 wires: one red and one black. The OEM wiring bundle for the turn signals on the Jeep have 5 wires. Per the photograph, you're supposed to tap into 2 of the wires as shown. When I did that, the fender lights were always on and didn't blink when the turn signal was activated.

The order of the wires from left are: black, white/yellow, white/brown, white, and yellow/brown.

I kept the black-black connection and re-did the red wire (you can see the electrical tape to repair the damage, the red t-tap was re-used). I connected the red wire to the white/yellow one however the lights didn't work at all.

The website, instructions, videos and other purchasers/reviewers all show it working.

I want the new fender vent lights to blink when I use the turn signal.

What am I doing wrong? Please help!

Take a look at this link…. It has the wiring schematics and wire colors for the turn signal lights and others. It’s what I used to wire mine……

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jeep-jl-wrangler-wiring-diagrams.19185/

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