So, if you read my previous post you would know that I was working on a homemade integrated tail light. I am happy to say it is done and it looks great.

Video: this is with the brake light on.


Running light


Brake Light






This is the light in the housing





Back of the light and housing. It is very unprotected. Will be working on covering it up.







Wiring Diagram. It is missing a relay that I added later and I want to wire the resistors different. I will draw up a new one. If anyone here is a little better at circitry I would like to make this with a little solid state setup. I kind of know how and am working on it but for now this works. If anyone wants more detail I can make a video but following the wires as tightly as they are packed is very hard.

Looks good, I wish I could do this lol

Its really not that hard. If you can solder thats the hardest part. And they are big solder pads spaced far apart.

$26 plus wire and solder.

I do regret mounting everything on the light housing. I think I will mount the relays and resistors in a box sealed and run wires to the light. I already lost running lights. The relays I have really suck too.

The LED's $8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-C-LEDS-3w-Red-LED-Star-80-Lm-SHIPS-SAMEDAY-NYC-/230865643511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c0aa27f7

The resistors (12, 15, 24 to 33 ohms) The high one is for the running lights. I have it at 24 but I think its too bright. so 33 should be better. $10
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290718696461?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

The Relays (3) $8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automotive-30-40-Amp-Relay-12-Volt-5-Pin-SPDT-Boat-Car-Alarm-Includes-One-Relay-/170950649526?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item27cd73e6b6&vxp=mtr