Adding reverse lights

[AliBaba]

Okay, @AliBaba I am 100% interested in buying one of these harnesses for a 2023. Any idea on timing? I’m glad there’s someone else that’s hell bent on making this work too, thanks.

Btw, I have no issues tapping a reverse wire behind the light enclosure. It’s my laziness at finding how to take that thing apart, etc. Which I guess I’ll have to do regardless with a plug and play harness.

My reality is that these light have been in for 2 months and they aren’t wired. And boating season starts soon!

The parts are out for delivery today. Hoping for a clean plug and play option without and vehicle modifications.

 

[BobHolthaus]

The parts are out for delivery today. Hoping for a clean plug and play option without and vehicle modifications.

Please let me know if it works. I’m ready to buy. Also could use a video on how to get the taillight housing out, if it works (or is this for the 7 way trailer plug?)

 

[AliBaba]

Alright ya’ll. Got it to work. Customs harness from GEN5DIY https://www.gen5diy.com/. Just let them know your Y/M/M and that you want a harness to have ground/reverse from rear tail lights. I choose to get a pair so each light is only drawing from each side. Figure with how electronic sensitive these cars are that would be the best option.

Here is the harness that was delivered to me.

Connection points under the vehicle for each tail light.

Assembled Light's with harness

Each light working off each tail light with no errors or issues.

Have fun everyone. Now i get to spend time figuring out making mounts for my lights without drilling any holes in my bumper

 

[BobHolthaus]

Alright ya’ll. Got it to work. Customs harness from GEN5DIY https://www.gen5diy.com/. Just let them know your Y/M/M and that you want a harness to have ground/reverse from rear tail lights. I choose to get a pair so each light is only drawing from each side. Figure with how electronic sensitive these cars are that would be the best option.

Here is the harness that was delivered to me.
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Connection points under the vehicle for each tail light.
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Assembled Light's with harness
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Each light working off each tail light with no errors or issues.
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Have fun everyone. Now i get to spend time figuring out making mounts for my lights without drilling any holes in my bumper

Just awesome. Thank you man! Ordering now!

 

[BobHolthaus]

Alright ya’ll. Got it to work. Customs harness from GEN5DIY https://www.gen5diy.com/. Just let them know your Y/M/M and that you want a harness to have ground/reverse from rear tail lights. I choose to get a pair so each light is only drawing from each side. Figure with how electronic sensitive these cars are that would be the best option.

Here is the harness that was delivered to me.
View attachment 422768

Connection points under the vehicle for each tail light.
View attachment 422769

Assembled Light's with harness
View attachment 422770

Each light working off each tail light with no errors or issues.
View attachment 422771

Have fun everyone. Now i get to spend time figuring out making mounts for my lights without drilling any holes in my bumper

Do I have to email them? There is no link to this kit on the site that I can find. Thanks.

 

[AliBaba]

Got them mounted.

Do I have to email them? There is no link to this kit on the site that I can find. Thanks.

yes, email them and they will send you a custom invoice. They shipped mine out a few days later.

[email protected]

 

[BobHolthaus]

Got them mounted.

yes, email them and they will send you a custom invoice. They shipped mine out a few days later.

[email protected]

Thank you, he replied this morning with an invoice and said they'd ship this week. Perfect customer service. Thanks!

 

[AliBaba]

Thank you, he replied this morning with an invoice and said they'd ship this week. Perfect customer service. Thanks!

I let him know the harness works so hopefully it will be listed as a new item on their site.

 

[BobHolthaus]

I let him know the harness works so hopefully it will be listed as a new item on their site.

Yep, he said he was going to add it to the site. It wasn't cheap at $160 for two of them, but having a plug and play solution THIS easy is absolutely worth that amount to me! Thanks again for this info; the forums win again!!

 

[gatorintx]

Yep, he said he was going to add it to the site. It wasn't cheap at $160 for two of them, but having a plug and play solution THIS easy is absolutely worth that amount to me! Thanks again for this info; the forums win again!!

Let us know how the install goes with pics - would love to see how this turns out!

 

[AliBaba]

Got mine mounted. Ended up using the exiting bolts that hold the bumper and made 2 x 4" extensions for each light. They are tucked up underneath and are crazy bright.

I used the RC's from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RLLQ5RL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[BobHolthaus]

I got mine wired today. Used the Gen5 harnesses. The hardest part was getting the clip to open to slide the OEM harness apart. So damn simple, one harness per side. Could not have been easier. Rigid Industries Ignite flush mount. Very happy.

 

[Theiobot]

Has anyone used the Gen5 harness and also incorporated a manual switch to use as a chase light?

 

[BobHolthaus]

Has anyone used the Gen5 harness and also incorporated a manual switch to use as a chase light?

Tell me how you want this to work and then let's discuss it. Gen5 Harness is only good for triggering from reverse. With a relay or a diode, you could also have a manual switch as well. But it would be likely be totally separate from the harness.

 

[Theiobot]

Tell me how you want this to work and then let's discuss it. Gen5 Harness is only good for triggering from reverse. With a relay or a diode, you could also have a manual switch as well. But it would be likely be totally separate from the harness.

So right now I have two chase lights installed and wired into the controller - but I’d love for it to auto turn on also every time I put the car in reverse.

 

[Theiobot]

 

[BobHolthaus]

So right now I have two chase lights installed and wired into the controller - but I’d love for it to auto turn on also every time I put the car in reverse.

What is "the controller"? Funny, I have chase lights on my Wrangler and use a SwitchPros system, and I have them strobe while in reverse! Can't be too safe.

Great looking install BTW!

 

[WantedaDonzi]

I emailed Specialty Performance to see if their plug and play Sierra 1500 kit would also work on a 2023 Yukon Denali. Awaiting a reply. Would prefer to do a flush mount light. The total kit approach would be nice.

 

[Ct Pirate]

I reached out to Gen5DYI to see if they have something for aux lights on my 2024 GMC Yukon Ultimate Denali XL *fingers crossed*