Adding a 12 volt accessory power cable to wiring.

TabberJohn · September 2016

I want to add a 12 volt accessory at back of a T@B Max S with power tied to the running lights being on.
I thought a couple quick splice connectors would do the job connecting power line red(+) to T@B white wire and black ground(-) to T@B green wire.
However, that didn't register any power with the running lights on.
Should this have worked or should I try something different?

Thanks.

source3 · September 2016

Are you splicing into wires behind the reclining bed/bench near the taillights? If so, give me until next week when I have my rewiring notes in front of me. I think you have your splices crossed with wire color.

TabberJohn · September 2016

Yes, behind the bench.
First picture shows how the license plate light is spliced into two wires (green & white).
Second picture shows right taillight area where I tried to add the quick splice connectors on the same green and white wires as they route down to what I assume is the running light. I'm guessing the brown to red wire is for brake/blinker light.

TabberJohn · September 2016

Should have used a voltmeter on my first attempt.

Turns out the green wire is positive(+) and white is negative(-).

ericnliz · September 2016

So, Tabberjohn, Does it work now? If so, you should be proud you got it figured out! On to the next adventure/modification. You should totally feel like a fellow T@BBER now! Shiny side up, wheels between the ditches!

TabberJohn · September 2016

Looking good now. Will post details on my mod once completed and tested.
Our maiden voyage is pending (Oct 7-10th).

Adding a 12 volt accessory power cable to wiring.

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