JudJon

Hey all. I am restoring a 1985 F150 shortbed stepside and just purchased new taillights...now putting them on..wiring configuration? just a bit confused at the moment...any help would be awesome!

Steve83

I'm a bit confused why you didn't post pics of what you got. But '80-96 taillights don't have any wiring - they just have holes for the bulb holders to twist-lock into, and those holders are hard-wired to the harness.

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JudJon

I am replacing the whole light assembly...taking off old ones and replacing with LED...not just the bulbs..

Steve83

...and you bought some that didn't come with instructions? And you're still not posting pics of them or their wiring? There are 4 wires for each taillight: Bk is return/ground (to each bulb); Br is park; Bk/Pk is reverse; and the other is brake/turn. Study this page & the NEXT several:

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JudJon

Ok..been busy and not online for awhile. Figured out twilights and installed. Just different than the 81 I did many years back. Sorry for no response. all I have left to do is interior and finding a irritating front end squeaking noise🥴.

artsr2002

And where are the pics?

JudJon

I posted pics in an album on here? not tech saavy, but think i got it right...guess ya gotta check out my album?

JudJon

pic are posted..been away awhile…..truck is ready for interior

Steve83

They're uploaded, but they're not "posted" until we can see them in your posts. We can't yet. Click the image icon above the text field.

JudJon

still not getting it…what image above the text? I have pics ??frustrating for me..thanks for helping