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Old 11-29-2015, 06:14 PM
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Hello all,

I want to install an LED lightbar under the tailgate of my 2015 Lariat Screw.

Completely open to alternative suggestions but I have been looking at this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z8TGYR6? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z8TGYR6?

My main question is has anyone seen a step by step (or even a general one) tutorial on installing this in a 2015? Most of the threads I read through searching say to wire it into the tail-light to avoid any "truck thinking a trailer is attached" issues. This is what I would like to do but wonder if there is anything to help guide me on which exact wires to tap into and where for each of the functions of the lightbar. I checked in the lighting specific forum as well but didnt note anything recent involving the 2015 specifically.

Thanks in advance for any help or pointing me in the right direction.
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Yup, on the 15s you need to tap the tail light wiring as to not mess with the trucks computer. So it doesnt think you have a trailer connected, when you wire into the trailer harness!
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Originally Posted by Toddman34
Yup, on the 15s you need to tap the tail light wiring as to not mess with the trucks computer. So it doesnt think you have a trailer connected, when you wire into the trailer harness!

Thanks!. Happen to know of a tutorial with pictures or a description of wire colors and location to tap into? Or a youtube video, etc.? Cant seem to find anything to help me get going on this one.

(My previous truck I would hack into without thinking twice. But this big brand shiny new one I am still a little gun shy!)
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One somewhat shameless thread bump...


If no step by step any links to wiring diagrams or a best tool/method to test the wires myself to determine what is what?
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Originally Posted by bufordtjustice
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If no step by step any links to wiring diagrams or a best tool/method to test the wires myself to determine what is what?
This type of test light is simple and inexpensive.


http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-an...?checkfit=true
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Originally Posted by bufordtjustice
One somewhat shameless thread bump... If no step by step any links to wiring diagrams or a best tool/method to test the wires myself to determine what is what?
Hey Buford, were you successful in finding a diagram? I ran into this issue today.



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