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Old 03-10-2016, 06:04 PM
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Im looking to hookup the reverse trigger wire from my radio so It automatically switches when I go into reverse. I was told there was a wire somewhere in the cab of the truck that would do what I need, I cant seem to find it though. Would like it inside the cab so I dont have to run wire all the way through my firewall and to the back end taillight.

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I don't think the wiring for the reverse lights makes it into the cab....... You could tap right off the switch at the trans though......
 
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I don't think the wiring for the reverse lights makes it into the cab....... You could tap right off the switch at the trans though......
Is there a wire the would work that comes from the shifter maybe?
 
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Not that I am aware of. If you don't already have one, grab the service manual from here. Wiring diagrams are in section 8W.
 
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Nope, no wire. My monitor would only switch on when the camera had power, so I just used a relay and pulled the signal on the reverse lights directly.
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
I don't think the wiring for the reverse lights makes it into the cab....... You could tap right off the switch at the trans though......
Is this why songs play backwards when I back up?? ......arghh....
 



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