Switchback reverse turn signals

Our goal is to have additional light when going in reverse. To do this we need a 7443 socket and switchback bulbs. You may need resistors if you don't already have the flasher relay upgraded. If you don't your bulbs will blink fast.




Cut the factory socket out with some slack. On the right is the original bulb socket. Had to grind off all but 2 tabs to get it close the the factory.




The top is the new switchback. Spice the POSITIVE (green wire) and NEGATIVE (black and white stripe) for the turn signal into the turn signal wiring. NOTE factory signal wire colors may be different per side. Next give power to the new reverse by connecting it's positive to the positive
(Red wire) of the factory reverse.





Top is the new LED/turn signal below is a PIAA brand reverse bulb




Left side is original Right is LED. I think it looks too yellow.

 

It's a switchback bulb meaning it has both white and orange LEDS on it. It flashes orange for the flasher then goes white in reverse.

 

7443 sockets are on order. Going to make the reverse light a blinker so double blinkers and double reverse lights.

 

Sockets came in so I was able to get one side done. Really happy with how it fills more light space in the tail lights.

Had to shave tabs off the socket to fit better then wrapped in tape to give more grip.


Ugly wires.



I've noticed when backing up if I hit the flashers they go orange which should be ok since I never have a turn signal on when reversing.

 

Current setup, all 4 are the same style switchbacks.