Date:         Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:16:56 -0700
Reply-To:     dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Subject:      reverse light wire (color?)
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Hey Folks,

I would like to tap into my reverse light wire in the back of my van, and
use it as a power source (temporarily) for my back up light. I've been able
to mount my light to my bumper, and ground it properly ... now all I need is
power. I'm going to run it off the reverse light circuit until I can get a
proper switch for the dash, and the time to wire it.

When I popped my tail light lenses off, I found all the wires leading to
then tail lights are grouped in one harness with no clear way to identify
which wire is for which light bulb.

Here's what I found leading into white plastic harness wire holder (which
then plugs into tail light)

1. black wire with white stripe

2. black wire with blue stripe

3.  2 Black wire with red stripe

4. Light brown & darn brown wires (no stripes that I could see)

5. Brown wire with black stripe & grey wire with black stripe


Is there a chance the Vanagon Bentley manual describes which of these wires
is for the reverse light? Sadly, I don't own the manual yet. I will soon. If
anyone can help me identify the reverse light wire, I'd be greatly
appreciative.

Thanks much!

dave-o :)
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dave bowers
Portland, Oregon
1986 Westy "HMS Beagle"
http://www.dave-bowers.com/vw