SAM S CAN Series Defender Backup Light Installation Guide

SAM S CAN Series Defender Backup Light

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Secure and Plug-in Controller

1. Remove diagnostic connector and plug connector into controller.
2. Secure controller with provided mounting screws; if necessary, drill a 1/16 pilot hole.
3. Connect bullet connector to the preexisting solid white wire under the hood.

Step 2a: Routing Wires Under Dash & Floor

1. Under the center of the dash, locate 4 factory wires.
2. Plug the jumper wire into the solid white wire and then into the solid blue wire under the floorboard.
3. Connect the Light Blue wire from the relay to the Solid Blue wire.

Step 2b: Routing Wires Under Dash & Floor

1. Plug the provided jumper wire into the Light Blue wire from the controller.
2. Route the jumper wire through the firewall, accessing it by removing the winch-control outlet.
3. Connect the jumper wire to the Light Blue wire coming out of the relay.

Step 3: Assemble Connector

1. For enclosed cab kits, assemble the connector by inserting red wire into hole 1 and black wire into hole 2.
2. Push wires until they click into place, then lock them into the connector.
3. Push the green wedge lock until it clicks and plug the connector into the light, securing with zip ties.

Step 4: Route LED Light Harness

1. Remove plastic cover near lower door hinge.
2. Run wires from inside cab down rear passenger pillar; retrieve wires below lower door hinge.
3. Route wires up to the battery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What do I do if preexisting wires are not available or already in use?
  A: If preexisting wires are not available or already in use, refer to Step 2b for an alternative wiring method.

• Q: How can I contact support for additional assistance?
  A: For additional assistance, you can contact CAN-AM Defender Reverse Light support at support@samsbackuplights.com.

WHAT’S INCLUDE

Required Tools:

13mm Socket & Ratchet

13mm Wrench
Philips Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Torx T-40
1/16” and 5/16” Drill Bit
Wire Cutter (trimming zip ties)

OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

Step 1: Secure and Plug-in Controller

1. Remove diagnostic connector and plug connector into controller.
2. Secure controller with provided mounting screws; if necessary, drill 1/16” pilot hole.
3. Connect bullet connector to the preexisting solid white wire under the hood.
   Note: If preexisting wires are not available or already in use refer to step 2b

Step 2a: Routing Wires Under Dash & Floor

1. Under the center of the dash, 4 factory wires will be visible.
2. Plug the jumper wire into the solid white wire, and then into the solid blue wire under the floorboard.
3. Connect the Light Blue wire coming out of the relay to the Solid Blue wire.

Step 2b: Routing Wires Under Dash & Floor

1. Plug the jumper wire provided in the kit into the Light Blue wire from the controller.
2. Route the jumper wire through the firewall. Remove the winch-control outlet to gain access – there is a rubber seal that runs across the frame, sealing the cab.
3. Connect the jumper wire to the Light Blue wire coming out of the relay.

Step 3: Assemble Connector
This step applies to enclosed cab kits only.

1. Assemble the connector by pushing the red wire into the hole marked 1 and the black into hole 2. Push the wires in until they click into place and lock into the connector.
2. Push the green wedge lock in until it clicks.
3. Plug the connector into the light and secure the wire using zip ties.
   Note: Holes are numbered on the side, near the point where the connector becomes wider

Step 4: Route LED Light Harness

1. Remove the plastic cover near the lower door hinge.
2. Run wires (ring terminal and relay terminal ends) from inside the cab down the inside of rear passenger pillar; retrieve wires from the hole right below the lower door hinge.
3. Route wire up to the battery.

Step 5: Attach Power Leads and Relay

1. Attach black ring terminal to negative battery terminal.
2. Plug remaining red relay terminal into relay housing; insert relay into housing. Push in until it clicks.
3. Attach red ring terminal to positive battery terminal.
4. Secure fuse and relay using zip ties.

Reverse Light Wiring

Operation of Reverse Lights

Sam’s Backup Lights are automatic. NO switches or programming are required. When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the lights will automatically come on. The controller has been programmed with a manual override feature, so back-up lights can be turned on without the vehicle needing to be shifted into reverse.

• Fully Automatic When Shifted to Reverse
  1. No programming needed
• Manual Override Function
  1. Shift the vehicle into Neutral
  2. Press and hold the brake pedal for up to 2 seconds. The reverse light will automatically turn on and stay on.
• To turn the light off repeat this procedure.

Note: If the ignition is turned off while the vehicle is in reverse, or the manual override function is enabled, the lights will remain ON until the ECU enters sleep mode (approximately 30 secs to 2 minutes depending on vehicle and ECU type).

Sam’s Backup Lights
www.samsbackuplights.com
CAN-AM Defender Reverse Light
support@samsbackuplights.com

References

• Sam's Backup Lights

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