gameguru007

I have a Pacer Outback F5 LED tailgate bar, I've been trying to install it, but I've run into a few problems, and I need some assistance.

There are 3 NECESSARY connections that need to be made for the entire system to work: a 12V continuous (easy), the 4-pin trailer hitch (easier), and the white back-up light.

I got my tail light off just fine, but for the back-up light there are 2 wires. Wondering which one is the one I'm supposed to tap into.

They're both wrapped together in black tape, and my truck is a '99, so its dirty as . On one I could barely make out a purple stripe?


Thanks.


PS: I've tried using JUST the trailer hookup, but all it does is give me running lights. I need the continuous and back-up for the bar to work correctly.



Thanks

7700SCREW

put your truck in reverse with the key on and the engine not running and see what wire has power to it.

Harley?

It would be nice if you can take couple pics of the whole process for a tut... I been wanting to install one too.

gameguru007

So I had it installed by "Professionals".

It took them 3 hrs and they had to look up a couple wiring diagrams



So ya. 1999 F-150 and a tailgate LED strip that needs 12v continuous and the white backup?.......take it to the shop.

TURN SIGNALS:




BACKING UP:


I had to take the pic with flash on...cuz the white was so bright



Thanks for the help guys!

a_b_beefers

i put one on my '01 and if i remember right i took a tester and traced the wires backwards from the 7 pin light hook up.

99Longhorn

i just put one on my 99. ive got everything hooked up, but my left reverse light doesnt work(its the one i spliced into) and everything else does....andy ideas?