noticed that too..it's not on the Canadian Model by default I think.. but the punchout seems to be there.. weird.. I don't get who makes the decisions to put what parts where, and why..
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
Valboo, what is that rectangular light in the middle of the back bumper for, is that a third/forth brake light?
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Last edited by digitaloutlaw : Mar 17th, 2005 at 10:37 AM.
That's the rear halogen. It's standard on Euro X-trails. Cost is around $100.00 at the dealer and includes the lamp and new switchgear which is situated underneath the steering wheel on the dash. The X is already prewired for it (like the front halogens) so it's just plug and play.
That's the rear halogen. It's standard on Euro X-trails. Cost is around $100.00 at the dealer and includes the lamp and new switchgear which is situated underneath the steering wheel on the dash. The X is already prewired for it (like the front halogens) so it's just plug and play.
Yes it is my Kenwood amp strapped to the backseat.
Also, the back bumper light was added since it does not come on Canadian models (Stephen and I both worked on this mod together... he has the same)
Unfortunately the wiring is NOT there in the back bumper, so Stephen and I decided to run some wires from the brake lights wiring (just inside the car) and make this lamp function as a day-light/brake light. Also had to buy the connector to hold the special dual coil brake bulb.
But as Terranismo mentioned, normally this lamp is designated as a "Rear Fog Lamp" which is switch activated by the driver.
Never been pulled over for having it on (as wired per above) since it is the same brightnes as day-lights unless stepping on the brake.
And yes it is just for show...
But more importantly:
I just couldn't stand having that SILLY cover plate in the middle of the bumper (depends on your car color... the plate in "black" is not too noticable...I find)
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