How to Install Backup Lights on a Polaris Ranger Using a Hidden Feature (

Ever wish your Polaris Ranger had back up lights? Well you can add them easily because Polaris Rangers have backup light wiring hidden under the cargo bay that makes it easy to add backup lights.
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[@MrPabco]

Best comment - "I couldn't stand it knowing those pre-wired backup lights pigtails were there". Things like that get me every time too Martin. 😃 Nice install. Good deal Polaris for pre-wiring your rigs. Take care.

[@DIYMyWay]

LOL! Hi Paul! That must mean we are both “wired” the same way. 😄 Thanks for stopping by!

[@FromSteelToWood]

You never have too much lights!!! That is interesting they leave pre-wired backup light pigtails there! Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Right you are, Joe! Perhaps your Can-Am has them too. Thanks for watching!

[@exCanadian]

Lights. We BOTH love lights Martin. Nice job.

[@DIYMyWay]

Can’t have too many lights, can we? Thanks for the visit!

[@mo0seboy]

That cable management is top notch. Really satisfying to see it.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks!

[@martyb3783]

Nicely done Martin. I don't have a ranger but am in the beginning stages of rewiring my sailboat, including adding courtesy lights to the cockpit. Those look like what i need. I must compliment you on the professional looking job. Well done. Also great video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Marty! Good luck with your boat lighting project!

[@HM_RELOADED]

Great video, thanks for the information on installing backup lights...keep up the good work.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, will do!

[@MidlandTexan]

Thank you for a nice clean and professional installation.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Love it, Martin! I’ve had a similar plan for my Mule. I even have the same or similar lights. I don’t think the Mule has any pre wired connectors so my plan is to tie into the reverse indicator dash light.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Ed! You know what they say: Great minds… Might be worth checking to see if the wires are there. Fingers crossed that they are, but if not you have a good plan. Thanks for watching!

[@keithrayeski6417]

Great to see ya again Martin!! Perfect job, as always!!👊🏻👏🏻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Keith!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nicely done, Martin. I intend to wire LED lights on the lower rear of my trucks. I haven't gotten to it yet but I finally purchased the LED lights last month. Your meticulous execution is nothing less than professional. I hope the lights last for a long time and exceed your needs. Have a fine upcoming week, my friend. Full-watch. Don 👍🏽🤠 3/12/23

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Don! Sounds like you have a fun lighting project ahead of you. Hope you have a fine week too!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

It seems now that I am retired and solar powered, only operating during daylight hours, I am finally getting all my equipment set up with rear work lights. One piece I need to do is my Kubota RTV 900 side by side. That will be the most likely piece of equipment to be used in an after dark situation. As if I don’t have enough projects to keep me busy, every episode of DIY My Way gives me yet other ideas.😂 Thanks Martin. Nicely done . That should serve you well... and it even looks factory. Looks like it belongs there.

[@DIYMyWay]

“Solar powered” 😆 Good one, Gary! Yep, I’ve found that we use the Ranger after dark more than I use the tractor. That is in part because it is FUN to ride the trails at night. Thanks for watching!

[@mainerdiy8399]

Oh I love it! I just picked up a ranger 570 and have plans to add a similar light package as yours. I particularly like the Hazzard light in the back. Something about bright flashing lights!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Nice Martin. Another great mod. Have a good week! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, John! You too!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening Sir, I realy like your electrical Ranger and These lights are very good Sir Cheers 👍👌🍻

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Dave!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? These back up lights are some nice Martin. Nice install too. They look like there were made for your Polaris. The size for that location is perfect eh!! Take care!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Thanks! Yes, I think they do nicely as long as I don’t back into a tree or something. 😁

[@lunchpail100]

Do these lights go on when the transmission is put into reverse gear, or must a dashboard rocker switch be installed to turn them on? If so, how do you wire the rocker switch? Thank you for some great project ideas!

[@DIYMyWay]

Your question was specifically answered and demonstrated in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@watershedoverlook]

Another job well done Martin, and beautifully explained and documented as always. I am curious...I am absolutely sure you had a reason for only heat shrinking the male side of the spade connectors back at the lights, but for the life of me I can't deduce what that reason was? What was the logic there? Thanks!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Chris! That’s because the other connectors have blue molded covers and the heat shrink overlapped them to make a decent seal. Thanks for stopping by!

[@watershedoverlook]

See...I knew there was a reason! Have a great one!

[@davidolchewsky5365]

Very nice, Martin. I've been watching many of your videos and love your 'backhoe therapy' ones. I didn't know there was existing B/U wiring in the EV. I've got a 2017, but loaded with firewood, so will have to wait to check. I do have the schematics so for now will do some looking there. I will definitely do this mod if I find the wiring. I need to get a light bar for my front as you do. Even though I've changed out the stock headlights to LED, I want LOTS of light in the front. Best two mods I ever did were removing the Pb-acid batteries and replacing them with a 11.8 Kw Lithium pack AND installing power steering. I had the hardest time getting a vendor to commit that the PS kit would fit. I finally decided to take a chance and it installed perfectly. Thanks Martin! Alsmost forgot to ask ... where did you get those two tool carrying 'posts' the fit into the beds holes?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, David! I still have the Pb-acid batteries and they are still holding up well so far, but I do plan to go to lithium batteries when they poop out. What brand and model of Li batteries did you get? Did you also change out the charger or just change the charging profile of the Delta-Q? Also, what’s the make and model of the power steering kit you bought? The tool carriers are covered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYu8hKdui5KCl8U. They have been a great addition to the Ranger! Thanks for watching!

[@davidolchewsky5365]

@@DIYMyWay My Pb-acid batteries were OK and actually weren't that old. I just got tired of having to charge them often (which I did in my garage) and didn't like the hydrogen-sulfide smell (rotten egg odor & not healthy to breathe). In cold weather they were awful. And although I did purchase, and highly recommend it for Pb-acid cells, a 'watering kit', it was somewhat a chore to keep the cells watered regularly. I haven't charged my new Lithium but 1x this winter! Anyway to answer your questions ... I went with Voltronix for my Li-Ion kit. They had several kits to choose from and some weren't available due to Covid. I had to wait a few months before they got shipped, but worth the wait. I changed the battery charging profile of the Delta-Q via remote laptop connection with a Voltronix Tech. Service was very commendable! Top notch! For my power steering upgrade... I purchased from SuperATV, kit # PS-P-RANMID-001. I'd be happy to assist with any questions you may have. I started to make a videos on each, but just didn't have any experience doing it and never got published.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the info, David! I’ll definitely look into them. Yeah, the battery performance is poor in cold weather. I have the watering kit installed on mine as well.

[@semo-dyer5183]

Hi Martin, can you provide a link to the hazard light? I want to give distracted drivers every chance to see my Ranger when I take it out on the roads. Thanks for the quality videos.

[@DIYMyWay]

I can do better than that. Here’s the link to my video on the installation which includes a link to the hazard light: Polaris Ranger EV Mods - Part 3: Rear Hazard Strobe Light (#165) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIicqGmEbNp2htE Thanks for watching!

[@semo-dyer5183]

@@DIYMyWay Thanks, I missed that one but will catchup on it now.

[@cousinwiggly]

Can this be done the same way for a cb radio on a kubota?

[@DIYMyWay]

Why would you power a CB radio with a backup light circuit? It would only be powered when you are going in reverse.

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

And he said let there be light.

[@DIYMyWay]

And there was light! Hi Mech! Thanks for watching!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Welcome 👍

[@matthewsims359]

That little hidden feature is good to know about. thanks for share

[@DIYMyWay]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!