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ponjohn · 02-02-2008, 10:54 AM

Are the wires in the headliner for roof clearance lights? (1990 Suburban)

JOhn

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-02-2008, 05:21 PM

No. they are in between the inner and outer roof skins and run down the inside of the drivers side "A" pillar along side the windshield. the wires are black (-) & white (+).
They come out behind the dash and plug into the under-dash wiring harness.
To make mine a bit different, I rewired my 2 outer lights and hooked them up to my front side marker lights so that now they flash with my turn signals on the front. Here's a multi-image pic I took with my digi-cam to illustrate what I mean. Notice that the drivers side clearance light goes out as the drivers side front turn signal flashes bright. I've gotten a quite few positive comments about it so far.

ponjohn · 02-02-2008, 08:13 PM

BLE- appreciate the info, great idea on the turn signals.

Are you saying that the wires are there even though the lights are not installed? IF so, is the plug installed but plugged in?

Are there recommended dimensions for installing the lights?

Thanks-
john

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-03-2008, 03:11 AM

If you don't have them installed from the factory then no the wiring won't be there. And is was a MAJOR P.I.T.A. routing the 2 extra wires as well.

02-02-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
ponjohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: woodbridge, ct. usa Posts: 145	Roof clearance lights Are the wires in the headliner for roof clearance lights? (1990 Suburban) JOhn

02-02-2008, 05:21 PM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Roof clearance lights No. they are in between the inner and outer roof skins and run down the inside of the drivers side "A" pillar along side the windshield. the wires are black (-) & white (+). They come out behind the dash and plug into the under-dash wiring harness. To make mine a bit different, I rewired my 2 outer lights and hooked them up to my front side marker lights so that now they flash with my turn signals on the front. Here's a multi-image pic I took with my digi-cam to illustrate what I mean. Notice that the drivers side clearance light goes out as the drivers side front turn signal flashes bright. I've gotten a quite few positive comments about it so far. Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 02-02-2008 at 05:27 PM.

02-02-2008, 08:13 PM	#3
ponjohn Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: woodbridge, ct. usa Posts: 145	Re: Roof clearance lights BLE- appreciate the info, great idea on the turn signals. Are you saying that the wires are there even though the lights are not installed? IF so, is the plug installed but plugged in? Are there recommended dimensions for installing the lights? Thanks- john Last edited by ponjohn; 02-02-2008 at 08:15 PM. Reason: spelling

02-03-2008, 03:11 AM	#4
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Roof clearance lights If you don't have them installed from the factory then no the wiring won't be there. And is was a MAJOR P.I.T.A. routing the 2 extra wires as well. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade



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