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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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putting a new rear fender on and had led's frenched in. My problem is i bought a new hd harness so i didn't have to cut mine and i tried to get a service manual dealer has none. I need to know what each color on the stock harness hooks up to to wire in the new lights.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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I thought i might clarify what i am looking for. there are 6 wires a black, blue, brown, purple, orange-yellow, red-white. I am sure the black is ground but what are the others designated for thanks i have searched forums with no luck to an answer.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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No idea.....I'm 200 miles from my book. A voltmeter would do the trick of figuring it out.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lilwheelie
I thought i might clarify what i am looking for. there are 6 wires a black, blue, brown, purple, orange-yellow, red-white. I am sure the black is ground but what are the others designated for thanks i have searched forums with no luck to an answer.
this is from the notes I have...

Black= Ground
Blue= Running Lights
Brown=R Turn
Purple=L Turn
O/Y= I capped this one and am not using
R/W=Brake

I hope this helps....

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why is it sometimes you dont think of the easiest solution? A Voltmeter lmao. Today is one of those days thanks again guys.
 
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CheeseCake hit it
 
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Ya got to buy a service manual.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by lilwheelie
why is it sometimes you dont think of the easiest solution? A Voltmeter lmao. Today is one of those days thanks again guys.
Trust me........If it wasn't for the help and advice we all give and take around here......


Well......Folks might think. Our mommas done dropped us on our heads. When we be babies.
 
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