Texaslarson
New member
I pulled my lights to add an enhanced led for backup. The whole system looks sealed up. Is there a way to replace old led w a newer brighter one? Or what’s the trick to opening it up?
2024 AT 4 backup lights
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Jakecas47
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Only the low trim packages have a replaceable bulb. Your only option to get brighter light is to add a separate light. In the bumper, tow receiver, or something like that. I think the led strip that goes under the tailgate has a reverse light in it. Not sure how it performs.
Youngrodder
Active member
You could purchase this cargo light mod.
https://boostautoparts.com/products/reverse?rq=th_gmc~yr_2021~mk_sierra-1500
I did it to mine. It does put out more light.
2024 AT4X Diesel...
Yep...I bought the Diode dynamics led bulbs for 100 bucks...took the tail lights out...and then...denied...
Upset that the stupid Back-up lights are so freaking dim for one...
And also not happy that I can't just replace a bulb in the future if it goes out...
So now I need to find the easiest to wire hitch lights or a rear light-bar. I really didn't want to have to wire into the Truck.
Yep...I bought the Diode dynamics led bulbs for 100 bucks...took the tail lights out...and then...denied...
Upset that the stupid Back-up lights are so freaking dim for one...
And also not happy that I can't just replace a bulb in the future if it goes out...
So now I need to find the easiest to wire hitch lights or a rear light-bar. I really didn't want to have to wire into the Truck.
Whaler27
Well-known member
It’s frustrating, but GM is making it extremely difficult to add gadgets or otherwise modify their new trucks. That’s especially true of the higher trim levels. Apparently, GM’s design team has determined that their trucks are perfect for everybody as delivered, so we don’t need to add brighter lights, radios, radar detectors, or other accessories.
Was lucky that AEV sells rear bumper inside brackets for my AEV truck, designed specifically for Baja Design Squadron Sport lights and the lights model I selected are blindingly bright. I selected amber lights, optionally for use while driving in thick winter fog, reversing in dark alleys and for use as rear work area light. I need to take some photos at night. In addition I have a 60" Putco tailgate light which also helps for reversing and it is wired into OEM wiring, I had it installed by the dealer.
Check out this thread.
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Reverse Lights
Hello all, Recently purchased a 1500 AT4 and noticed the reverse lights are quite dim. Not a huge issue but as far as getting some aftermarket lights to put in, has anyone tried these out? I don’t care about the parking/brake light features, I just want them for the reverse lights. Can’t use...
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That pic accidently slipped through I guessI see you are no longer embarrassed with your license plate!
. Waited for over seven months for that in WA. No guessing for other drivers what I'm driving.
bobholthaus
Active member
I think it’s Diode Dynamics that has a piece that slides into your trailer hitch receiver and plugs and plays into the trailer wiring.
Hydguy
New member
In addition to the reverse lights being garbage, the lack of lighting around the sides is horrid. Why didn’t GM install brighter puddle lights that come on when in reverse.
bookemdanno
Well-known member
Just got my Putco delivered by FedEx. I'm gonna try and get it installed tomorrow or Wednesday. I'll report back how it goes and a pic after installed. I did not purchase the remote (I'm cheap!)...I can live with grounding out the programming wire to change to the pattern I like.
Remote? I don't think a remote is/was available with the light I purchased/installed. I know they have different ones.
bookemdanno
Well-known member
Well that install kicked my ass! Started at 7:30 this morning and finished a couple hrs ago. Of course the light bar isn’t functioning properly and after troubleshooting on the phone with Putco for over an hour, they are sending me a new motherboard. Fun times…glad I’m headed to the FL beach on Saturday, so I’ll have the part waiting for me when I get back.
Edit: Should have told yall what it’s doing or not doing. The light will only complete the startup sequence and nothing else…no turn signal, no reverse, no brake light, etc.
Edit: Should have told yall what it’s doing or not doing. The light will only complete the startup sequence and nothing else…no turn signal, no reverse, no brake light, etc.
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