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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 11:24 AM
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Tail light with I think one wire removed

Current order from the top: Turn signal Brake light Tail light (running light)

This conforms to TUV rules in Germany after the cluster has been changed
My 2008 2 door V6 coupe, went to Germany with me in 2009, it is now back in the US. The German traffic laws dictated that the rear turn signals were amber, so this necessitated some changes. The reverse light lenses are now my turn signals, the top red lenses are my brake lights, with a single element bulb and my tail lights are now the lowest red lens, but with only one hot pin and a ground, see photo attached. The reverse light is mounted under the back bumper. I believe that all that was changed was the various pins were moved in the harness connectors that connect to the bulb holders (with the exception of the reverse lights, and that is just a rewire). I am now about to return to standard

Please could someone with a 2008, 2 door coupe, V6 EX-L with 6 speed manual tranny answer the following questions:

1) Which red lens is the turn signal and which is the tail light/brake light on your car?
2) Do you know the wiring order in the tail light/brake harness connector, hot wires and ground wires and does it make a difference? A picture would be magnificent if available.

Thanks for any help
 
Old Aug 4, 2019 | 04:35 PM
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Left and right wiring are similar. Refer to images:





 
Old Aug 4, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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Thanks Redbull,

That gave me all the info I needed to get the car back to US standards. All I need is 2 pigtails to get the back-up lights working, the connectors were cut off during the conversion, and those are on order.

Thanks again
 
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