How To Install Diode Tail Light Wiring In A 2020 Chevy Equinox
Question:
ordered this for a 2019 motorhome jayco alante 26X and a 2020 chevorlet Equinox which wiring schematic is used ?
asked by: Rob S
Helpful Expert Reply:
A 2020 Chevy Equinox can't use a standard diode kit like the # RM-154 and would instead need smart diodes like the # RM26FR (incandescent) or # RM38FR (LED). These vehicles have variable voltage wiring so using a standard diode wouldn't allow the lights to properly display the signals form your 2019 Jayco Alante 26X.
For the installation you'll just need to determine if the motorhome has separate or combined tail light wiring to determine the correct wiring procedures. In a combined system, the brake light does the flashing for the turn signal; in a separate system, there are amber or red turn signal lights which are separate from the brake lights. If the motorhome has a separate lighting system, a 3-to-2 converter # C56196 must be installed in order to use this kit. A 3-to-2 converter converts a separate system to a combined system.
I've attached a couple of installation videos below for these diode kits to help walk you through the process.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 2 to 3 Wire Tail Light Converter
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Tail Light Converter
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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage Incandescent Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
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Roadmaster Smart Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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