Installation of Extra Reverse Lights on 2006 Ford F-250
Question:
I want to run reverse lights from the 7 pin harness on my 06 F250. How many watts/amps would be safe? Would two 55 watt lights work?
asked by: Mike F
Expert Reply:
The amp draw is 4.5 amps per light or 9 amps for 2 lights on the Optronics 55-Watt Halogen, Multi-Directional, Area Utility Light # QH16CTS. With that much amperage draw I would not recommend to connect them to your factory wiring harness. It could cause overloading problems and damage your vehicles wiring harness.
If you want to install the 55-watt lights on your 2006 Ford F-250 you will need to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Kit # 118151. This kit will allow you to run a separate 12 gauge wire with an 10 amp inline fuse to the positive side of the vehicles battery. This will keep the lights from drawing power on your factory wiring harness.
You will also want to be careful when installing the 55-watt lights as backup lights because they could provide too much light and be considered rear-facing headlights. There are DOT restrictions about how bright rear-ward facing lights can be so as drivers behind you are not blinded.
We have several backup LED lights that will be brighter than standard incandescent lights, but are purpose built for use as reverse lights. They are all from Optronics and are DOT FMVSS 108 compliant, the backup light regulation. They will all have under 1 amp of draw which would allow you to use one or two of them connected to your vehicles wiring system. I am sending links to them below.
I am also including a link to a FAQ page on wiring.
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ModuLite Installation Wiring Kit
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Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - 36 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens
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LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - 36 Diodes - Round - Clear Lens
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