OEM Lights Roof and Mini Grille

[cdarveaux]

So I am going to get the OEM mini grille lights as a bday present and I want to know how to hook them up with the OEM Roof Lights I already have, I have the service manual but its a bit confusing on how to hook them up I know you can hook them up together and have them work in sync but I really wanna do this project on my own but with better instructions, help please? Thanks.:thumbs:

 

[alrock]

I don't know exactly how the OEM setup is, but essentially you only need to do one small modification to make this work. Hook the new lights up as per the instructions, but instead of using the switch that comes with the grill lights (I'm assuming that you are getting a wiring harness, switch, relay, etc.) you run a wire from the roof light switch to the grill light relay (or to the wire that came with the grill light switch).

For what it's worth, it may be beneficial to have them independently wired. There are times, for example when on the trail with other trucks, that you can't use roof lights as you'll blind the guys in front of you. You might get away with the grill lights.

 

[cdarveaux]

I meant to say I want them to work independently, not one button controls both. I was looking around and I can see all the connections but it dosnt look like there is enough connections for the lower grille. And that's exactly why I want the grille lights so I don't blind the guy infront of me. But I forgot who but someone on the forum has both of them connected.

 

[Ron46]

What I did was I hooked up the roof lights to the fuse block as stated in the instructions, but for the lower grille lights, I just hooked them up to the battery and used the to independent switches.

 

[cdarveaux]

My roof lights were installed out of the factory I think but I think I'm gonna do the same thing you did you think you could give me instructions? I know it's a lot to ask for but this is my first time doing this stuff and I wanna avoid the dealership bill and I'd like learn how to do it.

 

[Ron46]

Yeah sure, give some time though. I am in a fishing tournament all day tomorrow, then I have to work all day on the boat on sunday. I should have monday off and Ill take some pics and write up some good instructions for you

 

[cdarveaux]

Thank you, I'm probably going to get them in sometime next week anyways so no worries

 

[prc]

Here are pages from the factory manual.

 

[Ron46]

Hey, I am sorry I did not respond sooner, I was extremely busy working on the boat everyday and doing a bunch of doubles. If you still need help let me know and I can take some pictures today before class.

 

[High Five H2]

I want to hook up the roof and grill lights also. When they're installed by the factory, are they controlled by the same switch? Where is the switch?

 

[ABNTROOP]

The switches are n the two little round holes on the center bezel in front of your shifter. The kits for each come with a button that fits those holes

 

[High Five H2]

awesome, i suspected that's what they were for.