Help with Back-Up Lights

[Rhinebeck01]

I suggest that guys/gals wanting to do such installs that need info, read the whole thread at this link:
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/backup-lights.10763/

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[robaw]

@Kingpre
@robaw

Agreed, often "fancy" is not needed.. but sometimes a more stout lets say diode might be more appropriate for certain type of installs.

Personally, I would not use a pretty frail, diode like the 1N4001 for an exterior install under a Wrangler for example. Of course, I am a worst case scenario kinda guy so..

Sure, I would use the 1N4001 on an interior install..

Also, diodes like the 1N4001 need to be soldered in. Not all guys/gals are wanting to solder and would prefer quick connects.

For sure, diodes like the 1N4001 are way cheap....

Agree with all points (I was thinking where the diode would be would be inside, if outside I'd definitely go with something else).

 

[seanm001]

Hey all, I’m having the same problem as the OP so I’m reviving this thread. Is it a better solution to tap both lights off from the towing harness hot or split them to tap into each side tail light individually?

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