Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Cab light install question... power?

[Johnstra]

I bought a cab light kit from the dealer the other day and I have the lights mounted, but I can't figure out where to plug the harness in for power. The kit talks about a brown connector but I think that's for newer trucks.



Has anybody installed cab lights in their 12-valve? Where do I plug the lead into the relay panel? Or... which wire can I tap for headlight power?



Thanks,

-john

 

[JMarhofke]

If I remember right, the "hook up" wire runs down the A pillar on the passenger side. It "might" be yellow/power, and black/ground. If all else fails, you can use a "fuse tap" on the parking lamp fuse.



Jim

 

[Johnstra]

Thanks Jim. I found a post last night that helped. I ran the power wire down the driver's side A-piller, removed the bezel and accessed the headlight wiring behind the switch. The black wire w/ yellow tracer is the parking light power. I just tapped that wire.

-john

 

[C. Harlan]

how much did you give for the cab lights? RECON makes a clear cab light set, complete with gaskets, and harnesses. Did you at least get the cab lights for the 01's?? The more aerodynamic style lights are what I am talking about... If I could post pics on here, I would, but no matter how small I make them, they are still too big.



I made my own harness, connected them to the instrument panel light, so I can dim them and brighten them; well at least before I put the clear lenses and LED's in. If you need any help, feel free to PM me, as I fabricated my own harness. It was cheaper that way, and looks don't really matter when you can't see what's going on... Good luck to you, and installing the lights!



-Chris-

 

[Johnstra]

Hey, Chris. I paid $98 at the dealer - too much I know. On a search, I found some old threads (2001) where people were buying them for about $60. It's an hour from my house to the dealer so once I got there I didn't want to leave empty handed. Plus, I figured since I was doing it myself I was still coming out ahead. I didn't get the newer style, I actually like the older taller lights.

-john