Euro Style Taillight Modification HOW-TO

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:47 pm

Posting this to show how I added an additional Tail/Brake bulb to the rear taillight of my 2009 Liberty

Tools required:
10mm socket
12 volt tester ( to check the wires)
Wire Stripper
Pliers (to crimp t-taps)
2 Short pieces of 14-16 g wire
Electrical tape
6 T-Taps and mail connectors
Drill and bits
File

Remove the 2 bolts that hold the tailight assembly ( right side shown)

You have to grab the light at the side where it meets the body and gently tug it free.

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:55 pm

I found a metal 2 wire socket at a local parts store Part number was 1154B Not sure of the brand ( sorry)

This socket has 2 tangs that are tension loaded that hold the socket in place. They are meant for 2 filament bulbs and I purchased # 2057 so I could make them both a running light and a brake light (Personal choice)

There are 2 wires running from the socket , one will display a brighter light than the other so make sure you test them first. I grounded the housing on a negative battery post, then touched the other 2 seperately to the positive and found out which one was brighter. The brighter one obviously is the brake light.

I had to run a ground wire to the metal socket which I twist tied and taped on ( probably should have soldered it)

The tail light housing has a round flat surface which I drilled and ground out just wide enough for the bulb to go thru.

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:01 pm

To hook up the wires I used T-Taps, but I am sure you an use whatever method you want.

I found on the right side at least that the White with purple stripe wire was the brake line and the white with green stripe is the running or park light line.

The ground was the black with white stripe.

Please test your lines with a 12 volt tester so you have the right lines. I hooked them all up and tested to make sure they worked according to plan.

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I then inserted the metal socket into the hole and drilled and added some tape to hold the socket ( just in case )Tape not shown.

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:02 pm

And enjoy the final product !!

Any questions feel free to ask.. Sorry for some of the picture quality!!

Ken

hrogi · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:08 pm

Perfect Write up...

Thank you... I feel a project coming on, just need the wife to leave for a weekend.

smigelskijk · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:50 pm

hrogi wrote:

Perfect Write up...

Thank you... I feel a project coming on, just need the wife to leave for a weekend.

X2 LMAO i guess im not the only one.

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:04 pm

Your welcome Thanks for the comments.
You should only need to get the "other half" out for about 2 hours , if you take your time. LOL
Ken

wrong36 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:11 pm

awesome. thanks ken5124... can't wait to try this!

would it make sense to use single-filament bulb for just a running light? (no brake light)

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:23 pm

For running light only yes 1 filament would be correct

At The Helm · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:39 pm

You joined yesterday and already did a good write up? Good work!!!! This should be in the tech section though.

ken5124 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:40 pm

I don't think I can post it there. ?

I have been on the site as a guest many times, but figured it was time to join. My summer car is a restored 65 Valiant signet and it winds up getting most of my attention.

Had a 2005 Liberty before the 2009.

InfernoRedKK · **Posted:** Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:26 am

Great job! Looks like I have another project after the lift install this weekend.

Thanks,

John M.

hrogi · **Posted:** Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:05 pm

We should request Digger to move it over and add it....

:JEEPIN:

bagwell · **Joined:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:40 pm **Posts:** 64

bump for a great thread.... :JEEPIN:

added to my "to-do" list

Smetna · **Joined:** Mon May 28, 2012 2:43 pm **Posts:** 50

This will look sick with my Niteshaded tail lights. Thanks for the write up

ken5124 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:45 pm

No problem

bagwell · **Joined:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:40 pm **Posts:** 64

curious why I can't find/buy an actual Euro Liberty or I think its called Cherokee tail light on Ebay/Amazon UK???

ken5124 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:34 pm

Sorry, not sure what you are asking .

teckman02 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:47 pm

ken5124 wrote:

Sorry, not sure what you are asking .

I think that he is asking if a set of euro lights will work on the is kk

bagwell · **Joined:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:40 pm **Posts:** 64

teckman02 wrote:

ken5124 wrote:

Sorry, not sure what you are asking .

I think that he is asking if a set of euro lights will work on the is kk

yep...I know they sell the KK over there....but not 1 tail light for sale on ebay/uk???

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