UZJ100 Rear Hatch Lighting: How-to & Wiring guide

[Squ1dward]

Looks like those lights are not bare wire as you reccommend. I am an idiot so Im assuming its good to go to just cut those barrel connectors and splice it like normal

 

[LJE]

Looks like those lights are not bare wire as you reccommend. I am an idiot so Im assuming its good to go to just cut those barrel connectors and splice it like normal

Yes! Totally fine (that's actually what I did with mine). I believe DD does also offer a bare wire version of the dual color lights - I probably just grabbed the first link I saw.

 

[Squ1dward]

I just ordered the lights and the set up from you. Also ordered the no spoiler brake light and chase light version from you. another two projects to put in line with the 10 others I have waiting...lol You keep taking my money. HAHAHA Good stuff, man

 

[Squ1dward]

Just installed these and I love them. Super sleek and functional. Thanks for the detailed instructions, they helped a lot! I went for amber so they are a bit softer on the eye at night camping. I didn't bother wiring them to turn on and off automatically with the other lights, I just want them on and off only based on the switch as I'm using them for camping.

What did you do different to get power like that? I also only want them to turn on when I hit the switch.

I bought red/white lights. So I want a switch to work like: white/off/red

 

[LJE]

What did you do different to get power like that? I also only want them to turn on when I hit the switch.

I bought red/white lights. So I want a switch to work like: white/off/red

If you wire them like the guide shows you, the middle position on the switch will still always be 'off', just FWIW.

 

[Squ1dward]

I just got everything in the mail. Looks great. Thanks for the info.

I was trying to avoid the auto off after a few minutes. I think you wired them up to go off after a certain time. I don't want that. What should I delete in the install?

 

[LJE]

I just got everything in the mail. Looks great. Thanks for the info.

I was trying to avoid the auto off after a few minutes. I think you wired them up to go off after a certain time. I don't want that. What should I delete in the install?

Hey! Apologies for the delay - I was down at KTTR this weekend & just now getting caught up with life.
You'd just need to wire the +12V to a source of constant power. Off the top of my head, I'm not sure where that might be in the rear that's easily accessible, but you could always run a add-a-fuse off of the footwell fuse box circuit with constant 12V & run a wire tucked between the headliner & upper trim to get it to the back.

 

[Squ1dward]

Hey! Apologies for the delay - I was down at KTTR this weekend & just now getting caught up with life.
You'd just need to wire the +12V to a source of constant power. Off the top of my head, I'm not sure where that might be in the rear that's easily accessible, but you could always run a add-a-fuse off of the footwell fuse box circuit with constant 12V & run a wire tucked between the headliner & upper trim to get it to the back.

Thanks. That sounds like the best option. The lights fit perfect. I also bought the no spoiler brake light. Looks great. Hope to install both this weekend,

 

[LJE]

Thanks. That sounds like the best option. The lights fit perfect. I also bought the no spoiler brake light. Looks great. Hope to install both this weekend,

Outstanding! Don't be afraid to reach out if you have any questions.

 

[LJE]

Hey folks!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I now stock the new dual-color, red/white Diode Dynamics rock lights that get inserted into these housings. You can choose to bundle them in & save on some shipping here!