1977 tail light repop replacement wiring

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  1. musicearlyadopter

    musicearlyadopter Member

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    I bought some new repop tailights (Thailand) for my 1977 pickup but the wiring harness plug (rectangle 5 conductor) is different than the OEM version (square/rectangular - 4 conductor plus a separate wire with spade plug for the tail light). Has anyone made this conversion and can tell me what wires go where?
     
  2. 83pickup

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    Do you have any pictures of the new wiring pigtail and the original ones on your truck?
     
  3. fred heath

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    Your factory harness will have a total of 5 wires going to the rear tail lights. Your harness should have the same color code as my 1978/79. My harness color code:

    Grn- parking
    Grn/yel- R turn
    Grn/blk- L turn
    Red/purple- backup
    Grn/wht- brake

    Hope this helps.
     
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  4. musicearlyadopter

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    Thank you- I did figure it out with some trial and error and every light works now except the overhead map light- that is likely just a grounding issue, as it is a new repo light/mirror combo.
     

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