Rudy Posted May 5, 2020 Member ID: 64 Content Count: 88 Reputation: 35 Joined: 02/17/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 21, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just finished these rigid backup light in the reflector position. These are 1000 lumens and are very bright for the size of the light. I wanted to go for a factory look and I’m happy with the end result. If anything that I may add is a cover plate to strengthen the mount plate. But the plastic is pretty sturdy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted August 19, 2020 Member ID: 526 Content Count: 6 Reputation: 0 Joined: 07/14/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 18, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I am looking to something similar to my 2020 HD8. Where did you purchase the lights and who makes them? Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted August 19, 2020 Member ID: 64 Content Count: 88 Reputation: 35 Joined: 02/17/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 34 minutes ago, Herb said: I am looking to something similar to my 2020 HD8. Where did you purchase the lights and who makes them? Thanks in advance... These are ignite backup lights Made by rigid. I got them on amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted August 22, 2020 Member ID: 526 Content Count: 6 Reputation: 0 Joined: 07/14/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 18, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Preciate the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmanwalkin Posted September 30, 2020 Member ID: 668 Content Count: 3 Reputation: 2 Joined: 09/30/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 6, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Did you just put these on a switch or somehow tie a power wire into the unit when it's put into reverse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 30, 2020 Member ID: 64 Content Count: 88 Reputation: 35 Joined: 02/17/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 14 minutes ago, Deadmanwalkin said: Did you just put these on a switch or somehow tie a power wire into the unit when it's put into reverse? I just put these on a switch since I usually get out of seat when I use rear lights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 1, 2020 Member ID: 599 Content Count: 10 Reputation: 0 Joined: 08/21/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 31, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Is there a switch that I can tie to so when I put it in reverse, I can get the back up lights to go on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted October 7, 2020 Member ID: 64 Content Count: 88 Reputation: 35 Joined: 02/17/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 10/1/2020 at 10:32 AM, Woody said: Is there a switch that I can tie to so when I put it in reverse, I can get the back up lights to go on? Not sure if there is a reverse signal you can pick up off ECU for a micro switch to actuate a relay. Would like to know if you figure something out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelslinger Posted October 8, 2020 Member ID: 338 Content Count: 265 Reputation: 72 Joined: 02/07/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 5 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Could always rig up a momentary style microswitch on the shifter so that when it is reverse, it triggers the lights. Might do that this winter. I have seen at least one guy do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 9, 2020 Member ID: 599 Content Count: 10 Reputation: 0 Joined: 08/21/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 31, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 10/8/2020 at 11:47 AM, Steelslinger said: Could always rig up a momentary style microswitch on the shifter so that when it is reverse, it triggers the lights. Might do that this winter. I have seen at least one guy do that. If you figure it out, let me know please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted October 10, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 7:21 PM, Rudy said: Not sure if there is a reverse signal you can pick up off ECU for a micro switch to actuate a relay. Would like to know if you figure something out though. Not sure... but considering in the dash cluster it shows the gear you are in.... so would think a guy could add a relay into that wiring.... MAYBE???? I will check out the manual to see if it shows wiring..... in that depth... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A hunt 2 remember Posted October 10, 2020 Member ID: 274 Content Count: 639 Reputation: 112 Joined: 11/22/2019 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 12 Share Posted October 10, 2020 15 hours ago, A hunt 2 remember said: Not sure... but considering in the dash cluster it shows the gear you are in.... so would think a guy could add a relay into that wiring.... MAYBE???? I will check out the manual to see if it shows wiring..... in that depth... I looked in the manual but it does not go into depth the shifter sending units color coding... I wouldn't think it would be that tough to figure out. If you gain access to the sensor wherever that may be (most likely around the shifters pivot point) and test which wire goes HOT... pretty sure yer gonna need a relay that fires off a true 12v. I would assume you will find that the switched wire will NOT supply enough power for the lights. But..... before I even went anywhere near that HEADACHE!!! Ask yourself.... Do I really want to HAVE TO have the shifter selected to reverse to use these light? Answer??? Probly not.... I use my rear pointed led + my door lights (with the doors open it will light up a football field) when setting up decoys or camp as far as that goes.... and when I back up? It only takes a second to realize the light isn't on... 😉 Besides.... I like having it on even before shifting into reverse. I like being able to see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyoak Posted October 11, 2020 Member ID: 12 Content Count: 65 Reputation: 16 Joined: 12/19/2018 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 27 Share Posted October 11, 2020 My question is, is the position sensor at the shifter or in the transmission ps I really need to get me a parts/service manual, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelslinger Posted October 12, 2020 Member ID: 338 Content Count: 265 Reputation: 72 Joined: 02/07/2020 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 5 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I believe it is in the transmission, or at the very least, not at the shift lever on the dash. I know there was someone that talked about doing the microswitch at the shift lever either here or on one of the many defender facebook groups. A hunt 2 remember - you can always add an alternate power and switch to the lights, so that it works with reverse gear or by use of a dash mounted manual switch for when not in reverse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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