So I bought a new set of tail lights that I really like, and of course they turned out to need 3 bulbs (and I'm not returning them since I love them and can't find them in a similar 2-bulb).

Can anyone tell me how to convert a 2-bulb to a 3-bulb tail light set up?
Including which wire colour goes with what? lol. Diagrams and photos are always good.

Any (positive) input would be greatly appreciated!


S.

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L V6

Post a pic of the tails you got?
You know how we are, we love pictures!

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1998 Ford Ranger: 3.0 V6 -- 5-Speed -- 4x4 -- Single Cab -- XLT -- Black -- Check out the build thread for mods..

XBLGT: ob269

Good luck, I almost attempted this mod. The wiring has to be run from the fuse/relay panel to the tail lights, that's after you isolate what operates brakes and turn signals.



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2001 Ford Ranger Supercab (4dr), Oxford White, 4.0 Sohc, 4x4, Manual trans (hurst equipped), 4:10's, 3" body lift.

I don't have a recent pic of them on my truck, but these are exactly like them.

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L V6

I just got similar lights for my 2007.
The new lenses have the reverse socket open for the factory fitting, along with the rear running light socket.
The rear turn signal has a fitting, bulb and wiring assembly already installed.
I assume the factory bulb has 2 filaments, with 4 wires to the socket.
I just need to know which wires to re-route from the factory red light for the turn signal, and the rest of the install will be easy.
I found instructions for 3-to-2 bulb tail light mods, but not the reverse.

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2007 Dark Shadow Grey (CX) Super Cab 4x2 Ranger Sport (Canada) 3.0L, Manual Transmission, 4.10 open

They only have three wires to the bulbs because it uses the same ground. I do not ever recall running into a converter that converts 2 wire systems to three wire set ups.

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1999 Ranger 4.0 and extreme Snap-on tool fetish

OK, so if I cut the turn-signal power wire to the stock socket, and solder it to the new power wire, I should be able to just tap the new ground to the existing ground, right?

Or would I need to create a completely separate path to ground?

Either way, I need to know which wire supplies power to the blinker bulb.

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2007 Dark Shadow Grey (CX) Super Cab 4x2 Ranger Sport (Canada) 3.0L, Manual Transmission, 4.10 open

If you do that then the brake light moves also.

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1999 Ranger 4.0 and extreme Snap-on tool fetish

If you are asking which wires are used for running light, brake light, turn signal, etc go to Harbor Freight and buy a multimeter for $3.00. Then just test the wires for your self.

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2009 Mazda B2300 2WD 5 Speed Manual
COMPLETED: Headache Rack, HAM Radio, Radar Detector, iPod
CURRENT: Auxiliary Fuse Block & Switch Panel
FUTURE: 2 Mini Light Bars, Bed Work Lights, Aux Backup Lights, Aux Driving Lights, Fog Lights, Brake/Turn/Flasher lights on Headache Rack

If you are going to do this mod. leave the turn - Break light where it is and just move the tail light. To much bull s--t to separate the turn - break. You can cut the tail light wire and wire it to your new pig tail and then run you a ground. You are still going to have to use the 3157 bulb for the turn -break light and a 3156 for the tail. Brown wire should be your tail lights.

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2011 4x4extended cab 4.0
1976 Harley Super Glide FXE