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Wiring lights for towing

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by navy67, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. Oct 7, 2006
    navy67

    navy67 It's a Jeep thing!

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    My tow vehicle has the standard 4 prong wiring harness. The colors are white, brown, yellow, and green. Does anyone know which wire does what? :) :v6: :flag:
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2006
    Desert Runner

    Desert Runner Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Usually........
    white is ground
    brown is tail light
    yellow and green are left and right turn signals/ stop

    Jay
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Best way is to use a test lamp/probe. Ground it to the bumper/hitch and turn the parking lights on. The pin that lights the lamp is the running lights. Turn on one turn signal, and the one that flashes is that side's brake/turn lamp. Repeat for the other side. The one that you haven't accounted for is the ground.
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2006
    mtruckstuff

    mtruckstuff Held captive in Detroit..

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    Try this:

    [​IMG]

    Paul
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2006
    mtruckstuff

    mtruckstuff Held captive in Detroit..

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    Another, maybe better graphic.......

    One page out of a 20 page manual that I have scanned and made into a PDF file. If anyone wants a copy, PM me with your email address and I'll send it attached.
    Paul

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2006
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Great Diagram!
    I'd still double check it with a test light though just to make sure whoever wired it wired it correctly. Nickmil
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2006
    navy67

    navy67 It's a Jeep thing!

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    Perfect thanks!!!!!!
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2006
    mtruckstuff

    mtruckstuff Held captive in Detroit..

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    Here's a few more.
    Paul
     
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