How to Mount Trailer Clearance Lights that Ground Through the Mounting Studs
Question:
I tried to mount a single wire marker light before but ended up with a two wire system as the original one wire light kept shorting out to the car body. With a one wire is it as simple as connecting a ground wire, from a battery, directly to the stud with a ring connector? And the power to the positive? seems this is the way to do it.
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
With a one wire light like the Optronics Mini Rectangular LED Clearance Light, item # MCL95AB, you can ground the light in one of two ways.
If the light is mounted to a location that allows for the mounting bolt or screw to contact a good ground location such as the vehicle frame then you can mount the light in this location. Then, run the power wire to a 12 volt positive tail light circuit without further wiring.
If the location the light is mounted to is not a good source of ground, you will need to run a separate ground wire to a clean, paint-, rust- and corrosion-free ground location. This extra wire should be attached to the mounting bolt or screw that is connected to the lights internal grounding tab.
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Optronics LED Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - 3 Diodes - Rectangle - Amber Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Clearance Lights
- Rear Clearance
- Side Marker
- Rectangle
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 2L x 1W Inch
- Amber
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