rear cargo area light upgrade as it sucks at night looking for something as its so dim. product link. BooYu White Rear Glass Lift Gate... www.amazon.com...
Since the lights do not go on/off with the dome light there is no reason to tap into the cargo light power. You can just plug a 2-port USB adapter into the 12V outlet, cut an old USB cord and solder it to the LED strip wire. That way you retain a single USB outlet in the back, and if you need two or the 12V power you can just unplug from the outlet.
Yes you can do that. Or use the 12 volt plug that comes with the light. I just wanted a cleaner look as its my everyday work vehicle and I'm always putting tools in and out of the back. So anything sticking out will more likely get sheared off. I also thought about using one of my Aux switches but saving it for my trail follow lights I plan on attaching to the trailer hitch or above the brake light.
@@broncodiyonabudget1615the wires you tapped into time out after 10 mins and cannot be changed with Forscan. Tapping into the 12V outlet is a better choice for those that want the clean look.
Far as i know that 12 volt socket is only live for 75 minutes after the car shuts off. You have to vet it reprogrammed with fordscan to stay live all the time
Correct me if I'm wrong, but those two wires you tapped...they give your LED strip constant voltage, no? Or are they switched on/ off in conjunction with the dome lamps? My understanding (which is limited) was that the on/ off is being controlled all through PWM, which is why there are three wires going into that cargo light...
I wired to the wires you suggested and lights do not go off when doors are closed and locked. They stay on. Does the other brown/green wire control voltage and shut off when doors are closed. Would prefer to have them turn off with OEM cargo light. May tap to aux switch also if I have a need to turn them on manually.
@@broncodiyonabudget1615 Is it really constant or does it shut off after a period of time? I suspect that the power shuts off with the power point timeout.
Dear manufacturer; Why, in the name of all that’s holy, wouldn’t you make the inline remote receiver black instead of white? There may be a good reason, but I’m not seeing it. Nice install. Quick question. Are you still able to put the top all the way back with the way you ran the wires/light? I’m also guessing installing it on the roll bar crossmember doesn’t properly light up the cargo area or that it would blind the p outa the user installed there?
Yes I am able to put the top all the way back with zero issues. Also the remote is white and I placed it where I would naturally place my hand to open the door. So it's easy to find.
So with the way you wired it does the light come on automatically when you open the tail gate or is that switch/remote plug you put on stopping that from happening ?
It won't go on automatically with the optional IR remote plugged in. As that IR receiver acts like a gate switch you have to open with the remote to allow current to flow thru it.
Since the lights do not go on/off with the dome light there is no reason to tap into the cargo light power. You can just plug a 2-port USB adapter into the 12V outlet, cut an old USB cord and solder it to the LED strip wire. That way you retain a single USB outlet in the back, and if you need two or the 12V power you can just unplug from the outlet.
Yes you can do that. Or use the 12 volt plug that comes with the light. I just wanted a cleaner look as its my everyday work vehicle and I'm always putting tools in and out of the back. So anything sticking out will more likely get sheared off. I also thought about using one of my Aux switches but saving it for my trail follow lights I plan on attaching to the trailer hitch or above the brake light.
@@broncodiyonabudget1615the wires you tapped into time out after 10 mins and cannot be changed with Forscan. Tapping into the 12V outlet is a better choice for those that want the clean look.
Far as i know that 12 volt socket is only live for 75 minutes after the car shuts off. You have to vet it reprogrammed with fordscan to stay live all the time
Correct me if I'm wrong, but those two wires you tapped...they give your LED strip constant voltage, no? Or are they switched on/ off in conjunction with the dome lamps?
My understanding (which is limited) was that the on/ off is being controlled all through PWM, which is why there are three wires going into that cargo light...
Yes. Constant voltage. I use the remote to turn it on and off.
I wired to the wires you suggested and lights do not go off when doors are closed and locked. They stay on. Does the other brown/green wire control voltage and shut off when doors are closed. Would prefer to have them turn off with OEM cargo light. May tap to aux switch also if I have a need to turn them on manually.
@@broncodiyonabudget1615 Is it really constant or does it shut off after a period of time? I suspect that the power shuts off with the power point timeout.
Dear manufacturer; Why, in the name of all that’s holy, wouldn’t you make the inline remote receiver black instead of white? There may be a good reason, but I’m not seeing it. Nice install. Quick question. Are you still able to put the top all the way back with the way you ran the wires/light? I’m also guessing installing it on the roll bar crossmember doesn’t properly light up the cargo area or that it would blind the p outa the user installed there?
Yes I am able to put the top all the way back with zero issues. Also the remote is white and I placed it where I would naturally place my hand to open the door. So it's easy to find.
I installed mine on the underside of the roll bar. Plenty of light but may install a couple others on sides. I used WRGB rock lights. Work well.
So with the way you wired it does the light come on automatically when you open the tail gate or is that switch/remote plug you put on stopping that from happening ?
It won't go on automatically with the optional IR remote plugged in. As that IR receiver acts like a gate switch you have to open with the remote to allow current to flow thru it.
What his the part number from amazon
Amazon link is in the description.