Turning on reverse lights with cargo light switch

FuturisticMC · February 21, 2019

I wired up my cargo light switch to turn on my reverse lights when turned all the way to the right. I have the 2015 style aftermarket mirrors which have the reverse lights built in. I did this so I'm able to see at night when I'm hooking up a trailer or something. The issue with this is that when the truck is started they wont turn on when it is out of park. What do I have to do to bypass this so my cargo lights and reverse lights turn on while it is out of park, I'll use them in drive mostly other than park.

sefiroxx · February 21, 2019

the objective is to not have bright lights facing backwards at other drivers when you are normally driving forward.

You would need a switch to provide power to the same circuit for the reverse lights. Ideally, you would have a fsm to show the common circuit point, likely a relay or the nss (on the transmission indicating which gear it is in). Collect power from battery or accy and wire directly to the common circuit point.

carnau · February 22, 2019

4 hours ago, FuturisticMC said:

I wired up my cargo light switch to turn on my reverse lights when turned all the way to the right. I have the 2015 style aftermarket mirrors which have the reverse lights built in. I did this so I'm able to see at night when I'm hooking up a trailer or something. The issue with this is that when the truck is started they wont turn on when it is out of park. What do I have to do to bypass this so my cargo lights and reverse lights turn on while it is out of park, I'll use them in drive mostly other than park.

Do you just want the LED lights in the mirrors to cut on? Like Sefiroxx said the reason for this is so you are not blinding the people behind you while driving because those lights are AMAZINGLY BRIGHT!!!! LOL

If you want to bypass this feature I can help you do it, But you should never use it while driving near other vehicles. I have done this on my farm truck, But it stays on the farm mostly. You will need to know a little bit about wiring and fabrication.

FuturisticMC · February 22, 2019

8 hours ago, sefiroxx said:

the objective is to not have bright lights facing backwards at other drivers when you are normally driving forward.

You would need a switch to provide power to the same circuit for the reverse lights. Ideally, you would have a fsm to show the common circuit point, likely a relay or the nss (on the transmission indicating which gear it is in). Collect power from battery or accy and wire directly to the common circuit point.

I have it wired form the cargo light power wire in the junction box on the firewall on the drivers side to the reverse fuse in the fuse box. But as you said I would have to tap in further than that to bypass the safety stuff, I just dont know how to do that yet. Also what does "fsm" mean?

FuturisticMC · February 22, 2019

4 hours ago, carnau said:

Do you just want the LED lights in the mirrors to cut on? Like Sefiroxx said the reason for this is so you are not blinding the people behind you while driving because those lights are AMAZINGLY BRIGHT!!!! LOL

If you want to bypass this feature I can help you do it, But you should never use it while driving near other vehicles. I have done this on my farm truck, But it stays on the farm mostly. You will need to know a little bit about wiring and fabrication.

I have the LEDS in the mirrors wired to the reverse lights so they come on every time it's in reverse. But yes I would like to bypass this.

sefiroxx · February 22, 2019

Factory service manual

FuturisticMC · February 22, 2019

Anywhere I can find one for free? I have the electrical schematic manual for the whole truck but those aren't real good at showing the exact location of things. 2013 silverado 1500 4x4 lt

FuturisticMC · February 26, 2019

bump

FuturisticMC · February 27, 2019

On 2/21/2019 at 7:12 PM, carnau said:

Do you just want the LED lights in the mirrors to cut on? Like Sefiroxx said the reason for this is so you are not blinding the people behind you while driving because those lights are AMAZINGLY BRIGHT!!!! LOL

If you want to bypass this feature I can help you do it, But you should never use it while driving near other vehicles. I have done this on my farm truck, But it stays on the farm mostly. You will need to know a little bit about wiring and fabrication.

Just making sure you haven’t forgot about this

carnau · February 27, 2019

7 hours ago, FuturisticMC said:

Just making sure you haven’t forgot about this

I am sorry. I thought you had it the way you wanted it. I must have misunderstood. I will get you some information.

FuturisticMC · February 28, 2019

Oh I was wondering since it's been a while

FuturisticMC · March 12, 2019

On 2/27/2019 at 6:06 PM, carnau said:

I am sorry. I thought you had it the way you wanted it. I must have misunderstood. I will get you some information.

You got that info yet?

carnau · March 12, 2019

21 hours ago, FuturisticMC said:

You got that info yet?

I am sorry I completely lost this post. I will have it on here tomorrow when I get back to work.

FuturisticMC · March 13, 2019

1 hour ago, carnau said:

I am sorry I completely lost this post. I will have it on here tomorrow when I get back to work.

Thanks, I'm not trying to annoy i'm just making sure you had remembered.

carnau · March 13, 2019

21 hours ago, FuturisticMC said:

Thanks, I'm not trying to annoy i'm just making sure you had remembered.

That's my biggest problem. lol Please don't think you're annoying me. I get forgetful and out of sight, out of mind you know. Again, I forgot this morning but I put a reminder on my phone to check tomorrow. Sorry about that.