Trunk light install

[IvanH]

Got a 65 Barracuda. Trying to add a trunk light. Can I just run a power wire to the fuse box or is there a better option in the trunk? Hoping for some advice from you electric gurus. Thank you

 

[halifaxhops]

Not positive but believe there is a pigtail in the left side wiring that runs to the taillights.

 

[IvanH]

Not positive but believe there is a pigtail in the left side wiring that runs to the taillights.

I did find one but its for the license plate light. Is that the one your thinking of?
Trying to find a source with constant power as well.

 

[67Dart273]

I thought the wire was already there. Domelight circuit?

Not familiar, specifically, with the Barracuda harness physically

EDIT: A quick look through the service manual says not the case. Easiest way probably connect to the park/ tail circuit, otherwise, "new wire."

Another way would be to find an LED battery powered lamp you can mount in there

 

[IvanH]

Im not an electrician by any means. Can you just tap into the wire using one of these guys?

 

[mopowers]

Im not an electrician by any means. Can you just tap into the wire using one of these guys?

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I've never been a fan of those. If splicing midway on a wire, I'd rather use a noninsulated stepdown butt splice connector (put the two wires on the larger side) covered marine grade heat shrink.

 

[Cuda Al]

Any of the rear lights will not work as there is only power when the light is on.
The pink dome light wire is your best bet.


Alan

 

[CRUZE 418]

Not sure about '65, but my '69 Road Runner has a splitter on the trunk light harness. Plugs in behind the left kick panel, where the dome light would normally plug into, then the dome light harness plugs into that splitter.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I just tapped mine right into the dome light circuit and mounted a door jamb switch on the trunk lip. Now when I open the trunk, the trunk light comes on as well as the interior lights. I was going to isolate them, but I changed my mind, because when we're in the trunk, we're usually in the interior too so I left it like that and I like it. Works good.