Cargo Light wiring

[kschitoskey]

I'm planning to wire in some rear aux. lights. I've decided to tap into the stock cargo lamp (shares housing with 3rd brake light). I'll use a relay of course. I don't like to have a bunch of switches; that's why I want to tie into an existing switch. Has anyone else tried this? Which wire did you tap into?



Thanks

 

[rbattelle]

Hey, that's a pretty good idea (although I prefer having as many switches as possible).



You should be able to tap into whichever wire is the (+) feed on the cargo lamp circuit for your relay.



Do you need to know where to find the cargo lamp wires?



Ryan

 

[DBentley]

I would be tempted to leave the stock cargo lite wiring and switch alone and run a new switch and feed from batt to avoid the can buss computer wiring mess that dodge has used on these trucks. It may cost you a new power control module $$$ or worse if you get a short in those new lights.

 

[rbattelle]

It may cost you a new power control module $$$ or worse if you get a short in those new lights.

Unlikely if you're powering it via a relay. Power would come directly from the battery.

Ryan