Eagle Eye Taillights

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Make sure you read the how to on wiring them properly. I had issues with mine until I read it and fixed the issues.

http://www.355nation.net/forum/how-exterior/20098-how-install-eagle-eyes-led-tail-lights.html

If you still can't get it right, let me know.

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In addition to the above statement, try swapping the plug around in the socket? Might be a polarity issue.

And I just installed these about 3 days ago.

Last thing... moved to correct forum.

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As stated above, sounds like a wiring issue. It took me probably 15 minutes to figure out the correct way to wire them and have them function properly. The how-to helped in my situation

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Thanks guys. Sorry boyd!

I checked out the how-to.

The other problem is that I don't have the factory harness. I'm using the one that came with the tyc lights. I ordered sockets to wire into the harness.
I tried flipping the plugs but that didn't help.
At the end I gave up and installed the light. Then I tried it and it didn't work at all. I will consider swapping the brake and turn signal cable but honestly at this point I just want plug and play. I will attempt again tomorrow before stupid daylight savings kicks in.

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harness that came with the tyc lights?

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If need be check out a wiring harness for the truck and hardwire it to the taillights, but keep in mind the swap mentioned in the how to??

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Yeah. Tyc lights come with their own wiring. You disconnect the factory one that the bulbs plug into and plugs in under the truck, then plug in the tyc lights down there.

Look at the 3rd picture.

04 13 Chevy Colorado Canyon LED altezza Tail Light REDUCED Clear Red | eBay

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I will post pics tomorrow if i need to

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Mine did not come with that, mine just came with the lights and plugs. Im not sure why it has a harness if they are plug and play.

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hmm... that's different.

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^^ yup, thats the way mine are....I have the OG TYCs.

I still have my OEM harness' in a box someplace

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Id try it without the aftermarket harness. Maybe that's where the problem is coming from. Try troubleshooting one wire at a time, it will take longer but at least you know that its a solid connection.

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iDomin07 said:

Yeah. Tyc lights come with their own wiring. You disconnect the factory one that the bulbs plug into and plugs in under the truck, then plug in the tyc lights down there.

Look at the 3rd picture.

04 13 Chevy Colorado Canyon LED altezza Tail Light REDUCED Clear Red | eBay

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Just realized my previous post is of no help. The thread title and actual part being discussed are different. TYC and Eagle Eyes are not the same. Just wanted to clear things up for others

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BlackZQ8 said:

Just realized my previous post is of no help. The thread title and actual part being discussed are different. TYC and Eagle Eyes are not the same. Just wanted to clear things up for others

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Doh.....Didn't see that until now. Thanks Scott :thumbup:

I also have realized that my previous posts are of no value to this thread. But I would still check each wire to be sure of a solid connection.

Re: TYC Taillight wiring issue?

edited the title as these are different... Hopefully someone can chime in.

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Nope. I just bought eagle eye tail lights. Having issues with those.
That's why title was eagle eye.
Currently running tyc tails but one is now dead. Hence the new tail lights.

Re: TYC Taillight wiring issue?

For the Eagle Eyes you have to use the GM OEM harness for them to work correctly along with the mentioned fixes in the "How To" thread

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When I pulled my bumper to get painted I found a crushed wire loom. Between the left frame rail and bumper extension. No electrical problems but I'm sure this could be on more than one. I've owned this truck since new and never wrecked, so this was from assembly.

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1BADI5 said:

For the Eagle Eyes you have to use the GM OEM harness for them to work correctly along with the mentioned fixes in the "How To" thread

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I guess so. I ordered the correct sockets to wire into the aftermarket wiring and had issues. Maybe if I tried the "how to" it would help but oh well. I'm returning them and buying a whole new set of factory tails with factory wiring off of eBay. Unless someone here has a full set for sale...
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