Dual color mega plasma rods 2012 SG
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Sioux City, Iowa
Dual color mega plasma rods 2012 SG
Im trying to wire up a set of CD's dual color plasma rods. It says it has low intensity running (red), high intensity brake (red), and yellow turn. This setup is what I'm trying to achieve.
I'm tapping into the output side of the rear tail light bar. And the instructions say to tap into the brake wire (typically red) but I don't see a red wire anywhere. Putting the red wire to blue and the yellow wire to purple results in low intensity red running lights, yellow brake and turn.
Can anyone offer some insight as to what wire to tap into to get the desired effect?
I'm tapping into the output side of the rear tail light bar. And the instructions say to tap into the brake wire (typically red) but I don't see a red wire anywhere. Putting the red wire to blue and the yellow wire to purple results in low intensity red running lights, yellow brake and turn.
Can anyone offer some insight as to what wire to tap into to get the desired effect?
Last edited by ssathre; Jul 13, 2013 at 10:08 PM.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,105
Likes: 16
From: Blaine, WA
Simple way to check what does what is probe the connector with a test light while activating different functions. With ignition on, when test light illuminates that will be running, when you find that probe the others while activating the brake followed by each signal. The connect as per instructions.
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Sioux City, Iowa
From what I have been able to find there are 3 wires running to each tail light. Blue, purple and black. Black appears to be a ground, I'm getting 12 volts from that and the running light wire. There are two other black wires that I'm assuming run to the license plate light. Not sure what else to test on that plug.
The plasma rods come with "dual converters" which is just a fancy name for 2 wires into 1. They say to run one to the running lights (check) and the other to the brake light wire... And that's what I can't find on the tail light plug. I'm guessing I have to run a wire up to/near the fuse box. But which one?
The plasma rods come with "dual converters" which is just a fancy name for 2 wires into 1. They say to run one to the running lights (check) and the other to the brake light wire... And that's what I can't find on the tail light plug. I'm guessing I have to run a wire up to/near the fuse box. But which one?
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,321
Likes: 12
From: Shorewood IL
I believe you need to tap into your wiring on the input side of the fender light, if I'm reading your post right. The wiring harness on the input side has the correct color wires per function, each light operation has it's own wire. When it comes out the other side of the side of the fender tri bar light the leads are combined, brake and turn are the same lead to each light. When I installed the dual color rods on my 2012 FLTRX I also installed a Canadian tri bar light in the fender which does not have the circuit board in it that the US model does. Now I have the same individual leads on the output side as I do on the input side. I'm thinking you need to tap into the wiring harness that comes from under your left side cover and runs to you fender light to find the correct run, brake, turn leads. The service manual will list which color wires are for which function.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
I believe you need to tap into your wiring on the input side of the fender light, if I'm reading your post right. The wiring harness on the input side has the correct color wires per function, each light operation has it's own wire. When it comes out the other side of the side of the fender tri bar light the leads are combined, brake and turn are the same lead to each light. When I installed the dual color rods on my 2012 FLTRX I also installed a Canadian tri bar light in the fender which does not have the circuit board in it that the US model does. Now I have the same individual leads on the output side as I do on the input side. I'm thinking you need to tap into the wiring harness that comes from under your left side cover and runs to you fender light to find the correct run, brake, turn leads. The service manual will list which color wires are for which function.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,590
Likes: 31
From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
The wires to tap can be found under your seat. You need to tap in before the R/T/B module. If you have Custom Dynamics LED signals, the stabilizer is the best place to tap in for the amber turn signals. The run/brake can be found either at the ACC plug or under the left side cover.
I also added extra amber turn signals because the OEM sucks
I also added extra amber turn signals because the OEM sucks
Trending Topics
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,741
Likes: 45
From: Indian Land, SC
The wires to tap can be found under your seat. You need to tap in before the R/T/B module. If you have Custom Dynamics LED signals, the stabilizer is the best place to tap in for the amber turn signals. The run/brake can be found either at the ACC plug or under the left side cover.
I also added extra amber turn signals because the OEM sucks
http://youtu.be/C_jKQXzQzdY
I also added extra amber turn signals because the OEM sucks
http://youtu.be/C_jKQXzQzdY
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,105
Likes: 16
From: Blaine, WA
I believe you need to tap into your wiring on the input side of the fender light, if I'm reading your post right. The wiring harness on the input side has the correct color wires per function, each light operation has it's own wire. When it comes out the other side of the side of the fender tri bar light the leads are combined, brake and turn are the same lead to each light. When I installed the dual color rods on my 2012 FLTRX I also installed a Canadian tri bar light in the fender which does not have the circuit board in it that the US model does. Now I have the same individual leads on the output side as I do on the input side. I'm thinking you need to tap into the wiring harness that comes from under your left side cover and runs to you fender light to find the correct run, brake, turn leads. The service manual will list which color wires are for which function.
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Sioux City, Iowa
Thanks guys! I really appreciate the help getting this wired up. Everything is working properly now, all I have left to do is the wire management.
I'll post up some pictures once it's done.
I'll post up some pictures once it's done.