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Need to tap into the turn signals and parking lights for mirrors, where to find?

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Old Jun 14, 2010
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Need to tap into the turn signals and parking lights for mirrors, where to find?

Ok, I'm working on a little project, and need to find out how to tap into the turn signals and the parking lights for my mirrors I'm attempting to fit on my truck. Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010
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Can't you just splice into them?
 
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Splice into the wires in an area where they are easy to access and easy to repair. Just run the wire to the mirrors
 
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Originally Posted by ranger4.0
Splice into the wires in an area where they are easy to access and easy to repair. Just run the wire to the mirrors
Why yes, of course!

I was hoping somebody would tell what wires to find in the cab of the truck so I don't have wires running all over the place.
 
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Or you could look at the headlight wiring and trace it up the fender, splice into it, and run 3 feet of wire to each mirror... Not exactly hard to figure out, and very easy to hide in the wire loom
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010
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I was hoping somebody would tell what wires to find in the cab of the truck so I don't have wires running all over the place.
The wires are accessible in the interior. When asking any technical question, please include year/model/engine/trans and other pertinent info. Adding a signature with your vehicle description is a good way to do it.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
The wires are accessible in the interior. When asking any technical question, please include year/model/engine/trans and other pertinent info. Adding a signature with your vehicle description is a good way to do it.
Sorry, I thought I had that stuff on here. I get this place and TRS confused as to what I have going on sig wise.

2002 Ranger XLT 4.0 4wd Auto.
 
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Left turn = dark blue/white
behind dash fuse 3 or in the steering column harness (left side).

Right turn = brown/yellow
behind dash fuse 7 or in the steering column harness (left side).

Parking lights = solid brown
at the dimming module or headlamp switch or GEM
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010
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Thanks for the wiring help! Mirrors are wired up and working.
 
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It took you four weeks to wire them?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010
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It took you four weeks to wire them?
lol X2
 
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It took you four weeks to wire them?
I'm in high demand.
 
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