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Old 04-24-2010, 10:01 PM
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Aux backup lights, legal here?

I just hooked up some backup lights. Of course after I wondered when go for my sticker next month, will there be any problem? I heard in some states they are not allowed and Mass being a state in which not much is legal had me wondering..
 
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In general...auxiliary backup lights are legal...they must work as the normal backup lights work...and...they must be operable when you take the vehicle in for inspection.
 
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Did you get your truck inspected yet?

I have a set on my F250 and they are wired to the factory backup lights using a relay. They can only come on when the truck is in reverse or when I use another switch under the bumper to turn them on manually. They do make a huge difference when backing up.
 
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Originally Posted by Nitramjr
Did you get your truck inspected yet?

I have a set on my F250 and they are wired to the factory backup lights using a relay. They can only come on when the truck is in reverse or when I use another switch under the bumper to turn them on manually. They do make a huge difference when backing up.
Ray,

What did you use for the outside switch?


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Old 07-02-2010, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by glennemay
Ray,

What did you use for the outside switch?


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They came with a three position switch - off, on or through the relay so they come on with the backup lights.

The kit that I bought is called White Knight I believe. They recently broke when I took the hitch off but that was my fault. They are a nice setup.
 
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