Marker light mod
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: OKC
Originally Posted by valovic
I performed the mod on my 2012 yesterday and it work great. On the left side I connected the black wire from the side marker light to the White/Brown wire to the front light. On the right side it was the black wire from the marker light to the White/pink wire on the front light. In both cases it is the wire on the outside opposite the black wire. If you need a photo I could take one.
I cut my marker light wires way up near the connector located behind the headlight, and then tapped into the other wires up under the wire loom. I soldered the connections and put the loom back over it and it looks nice and neat, and the splice is covered over by the wire loom.
I did notice that when I was wireing it up, and I tried to test it, it will not work if you have any of the bulbs unplugged. I had the front running light unplugged, and wanted to see if the marker lite was wired up correctly and it did not work, until I plugged everything back together.
I cut my marker light wires way up near the connector located behind the headlight, and then tapped into the other wires up under the wire loom. I soldered the connections and put the loom back over it and it looks nice and neat, and the splice is covered over by the wire loom.
I did notice that when I was wireing it up, and I tried to test it, it will not work if you have any of the bulbs unplugged. I had the front running light unplugged, and wanted to see if the marker lite was wired up correctly and it did not work, until I plugged everything back together.
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Bristow, VA
Originally Posted by moalder
Just did mine and everything works fine BUT the check engine light is on. Checked it with my Superchips and it says ambient temperature sensor - any suggestions?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Minnesota
I did the mod today and stupidly cut the white wire completely through. When I connected everything back up the only time the front signal bulbs come on is when I have the parking lights or headlights turned on. They don't signal or come on with hazards. When I signal the signal flasher signals in normal speed then after a few seconds it blinks really fast. When I hit the lock/unlock button on the remote the signal lights in front don't flash like they used to.
I checked all connections and they are secure. What could be the problem??
{edit} MAN AM I AN IDIOT. Instead of connecting the black wire that comes from the side marker bulb to the signal bulb wire I attached the black wire that goes to the bulb. After re-reading the instructions on here I realized what I had done wrong. I disconnected everything and then attached the black wire coming from the bulb to the signal bulb wire and everything works perfect now! I also installed brand new mirrors on my Rugged Ridge mirror relocating brackets. The old ones were all scratched up and looked pretty sad.
I checked all connections and they are secure. What could be the problem??
{edit} MAN AM I AN IDIOT. Instead of connecting the black wire that comes from the side marker bulb to the signal bulb wire I attached the black wire that goes to the bulb. After re-reading the instructions on here I realized what I had done wrong. I disconnected everything and then attached the black wire coming from the bulb to the signal bulb wire and everything works perfect now! I also installed brand new mirrors on my Rugged Ridge mirror relocating brackets. The old ones were all scratched up and looked pretty sad.
Last edited by wuzzzer; Aug 16, 2012 at 02:21 PM.
The photo at the beginning of the thread was very helpful, thanks seal20!
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 702
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From: Bernville/Kimberton , PA
I don't mean to hijack this but does anyone know where I can get the pigtail or section of wiring from the marker light to the headlight area? Long story short I smashed the passenger fender off of a tree demolishing the marker light housing, causing the wiring to hang low and as you can probably imagine, my tire wore through all the wiring. I checked with the dealer they do not make such a part.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks. I can post a picture later if it helps
Any help is appreciated. Thanks. I can post a picture later if it helps