dwcopple
OBS Enthusiast
Black is GND then?
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No, the ground wire is white, and should have a ring terminal to attach it to the frame. If the spare is out of the way on a pickup, there's lots of room to get to crossmembers. I used the thinner one ahead of the bumper, makes it simpler to drill the hole for the screw.Black is GND then?
So what is the black wire for on the oem plugs? There is no white on eitherNo, the ground wire is white, and should have a ring terminal to attach it to the frame. If the spare is out of the way on a pickup, there's lots of room to get to crossmembers. I used the thinner one ahead of the bumper, makes it simpler to drill the hole for the screw.
It's fully connected, loomed up, and I can tuck it up out of the way, so it doesn't drag or catch on anything. Towed twice, and the lights worked properly on both trips.
I'll guess, the black wire is 12Volts for interior lights in a trailer or something like that. Check it out with a voltmeter.So what is the black wire for on the oem plugs?
Before you start throwing jabs you may want to invest in a test light and the free-to-download service manuals here on the site. Wiring diagrams are included. You've got a lot of good advice on here already but nobody's gonna come do the work for you unless you open up that wallet.Nobody knows huh? Sweet.
What? On the factory tail lamp plug? I think some of you are getting confused hereI'll guess, the black wire is 12Volts for interior lights in a trailer or something like that. Check it out with a voltmeter.
What do you mean by tail lamp plug?What? On the factory tail lamp plug? I think some of you are getting confused here
The plug that snaps into each tail lamp housing. I posted pics of themWhat do you mean by tail lamp plug?