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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 09:49 AM
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So I have a light bar for a '14 tourpak which I need to identify what functions each wire does (signal, direct power, etc). Is there an easy method of doing this where a signal can be generated causing the light to turn on? Or is it just trial and error by plugging in the harness in different locations?
 
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The best way is to use a wiring diagram.

The above diagram is NOT for 2014. Earlier years only had brake and tail lights on the Tour Pak. No turn signals unless you pay extra. I don't know if that is true of 2014.
 
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Yeah the signals are part of it. So there's a 6 write setup. Black for ground, people for the side lights, the for variations of blue for the running/turn lights. Need a wiring diagram, but not finding a good one.
 
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Trial and error worked. Managed to run a 6 pin tour pak into a breakout
 
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