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OJ
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Initially Posted - 04/28/2011 :  09:37:35  Show Profile
I need to splice into the back-up lights wire on the tow vehicle.

Can anyone recommend a <i>truly watertight</i> method for splicing into an exisiting wire run?
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Response Posted - 04/28/2011 :  10:05:47  Show Profile
Most tow vehicle candidates have a connector inline so a trailering pigtail with a trailer connector can be connected, have you looked for it?
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Response Posted - 04/28/2011 :  10:43:40  Show Profile
My Jeep was that way. Bought a really nice wiring harness from Mopar that was ready made to plug into the drivers side tail light and snap into place on the frame. Installing a receiver system and the wiring took maybe 20 minutes. That includes a smoke and a beer.
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Response Posted - 04/28/2011 :  12:10:31  Show Profile
Yes, I have the GM pigtail which includes everything <b>except</b> the back-up lights. Those wires I will simply snip off the instert into the rear of the 7-pin plug:

http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Pollak/PK12707.html

However, for the back-up lights wire I will have to splice into the original harness - that's the splice I want to make watertight. Yeah, I'm making a bigger deal out of this than necessary. Normal people would simply use a crimp and call it a day.
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Response Posted - 04/28/2011 :  15:39:13  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
You can get liquid rubber at Harbor Freight and elsewhere.

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