*STEP BY STEP HOW TO* : K10 High Trail / K5 Blazer Pro Scale light kit install!

I walk through a detailed step by step installation of the Traxxas 8038x Pro Scale light kit for the TRX4 K10 High Trail and K5 Blazer. All parts and links are listed below.
Pro Scale TRA8038x light kit: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
Traxxas TQi Bluetooth link module: www.smalladdictionsrc.com/tra...
Traxxas K10 high trail crawler: www.smalladdictionsrc.com/trx...
Arrowmax allen wrench kit: www.smalladdictionsrc.com/arr...
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[@GoatneckRCC]

Very good in-depth and informative! I just received a K10 and was looking for a decent walk through of this kit, your video was the only one I could sit through!

[@WeissRC]

Wow, I really appreciate the kind words! Just trying to be as helpful and straightforward as possible, so I'm glad people are finding it useful! 😁👌

[@alimaleki217]

Excellent walkthrough; I stopped reading the Traxxas instructions and used this to install my lights. Thanks!

[@WeissRC]

Glad you found it helpful sir! 😎👊 Really appreciate the kind words! 😁

[@RCBirds]

Great instruction. Those light kits are awesome.

[@WeissRC]

Thank you sir, very much appreciate the comment! 😁👌

[@carltruva8872]

Love this stuff always looking forward to your next episode, Aaron 👍👍

[@WeissRC]

Thank you Aaron, I really appreciate that! Trying to get back to cranking out more videos! It's just been a super busy summer! Haha. Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@Diskus1960]

Your video was very helful for installation the Light Kit. Thank's a lot. Dears Peter

[@WeissRC]

Anytime Peter! 😎👊 Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad people are finding it helpful! 😁

[@G9RCCar]

this is a super RC car. great build, dude.

[@WeissRC]

Thank you sir, very much appreciated! 😎👊

[@G9RCCar]

@@WeissRC you're welcome my friend

[@REPLAYRC]

It's a good installation video Friend! That was a perfect job.😀

[@WeissRC]

Thank you sir, very much appreciated!! 😁😎👌

[@JohnDulio]

excellent video my friend, this kit looks so amazing 😍

[@WeissRC]

Thank you Nick! 😁 Definitely liking it so far! 😎🤙

[@rcplaytime]

Wow thats an impressive light set up 😀👍👍👍😎😎

[@WeissRC]

Thank you sir! 😁😎👊

[@asmrrelaxationtv8673]

Wonderful content. thanks for sharing.have a good day!❤👍

[@WeissRC]

Thank you for the kind comment! 😁 Hope you have a wonderful day as well! 😄

[@nwirc]

Awesome job installing this light kit. I have this kit on the way. Thanks

[@WeissRC]

Great to hear sir! I think you will enjoy it. 😁 Thank you for the comment and I hope you found the video helpful! 😎🤘

[@nwirc]

@@WeissRC I just installed my k10 pro scale light kit up the same way you did using the maxx link cable and the jumper lead. Everythings works fine but I don't get turn signals or brake lights. Even in the app I can't get the brakes to work. running lights are fine. What do you think the problem is.

[@WeissRC]

@nwirc this happened to me! In my case it was the main distribution block (block that attaches to the chassis). 👍

[@nwirc]

@@WeissRC I got my roll bar lights to work just like your headlights on the module and got my rock lights to work on the distribution block. The Mode button works as it should but the Signal button only works when I press and hold it and it only cycles through the modes of all the lights. I can't deactivate or reactivate the blinker mode. Was this the same case of your distribution block? Sorry brother but this is so aggravating lol.

[@g.bjumpsbashing3062]

great vid mate...perfect clean job keep going dude😍

[@WeissRC]

Thank you sir, much appreciated! 😎👌 Hopefully this helps someone out. 👍👍

[@g.bjumpsbashing3062]

@@WeissRC for sure mate..keep going🏅

[@minnesotacowboyup6549]

I'm pick up the K5 this Friday (on release date) and have ordered a bunch of stuff for it, including the light kit, this is gonna help SO MUCH.

[@WeissRC]

Awesome man, you're gonna love it!! 😎😁👌

[@minnesotacowboyup6549]

@@WeissRC I bet I will, been watching videos about it, I'm fairly new to rc. I've got one other (SCX6) and I've enjoyed playing around with it.

[@WeissRC]

@Minnesota cowboy up my friend has an SCX6 and loves it! 🤙 Repairs can be a little more expensive, due to the size of the vehicle.

[@minnesotacowboyup6549]

@@WeissRC Yes they can, but come on.. 1/6 scale, go big or go home...lol

[@WeissRC]

@Minnesota cowboy up hell yeah man! I have a 1/5 scale Kraton 8S, so I know what you mean. 😜😂

[@NEO-RC]

Great video! 👍 thank you!!

[@WeissRC]

You're very welcome! 😁 Hopefully it was helpful! 👍👍

[@jeffmackovitch9987]

Nice video. I needed to see how this was done. I have F150 and kits are sold out everywhere. So I pieced together 2 older Bronco kits to get everything I needed until I saw your video and see what I needed. Bracket on body and reverse lights! Thanks

[@WeissRC]

You're very welcome Jeff, glad I could help someone! Piecing together 2 Bronco kits works too! 😜

[@stevenw1005]

I too have the F-150, and I ran into a couple of issues. The Blazer kit is pretty much the same as the one for the F-150. Great video! It answered the questions I had. I do better with hands on than reading from a manual.

[@WeissRC]

@stevenw1005 thank you Steven, I really appreciate that! I'm glad so many people are finding it helpful... that was the intent! 😁🤘

[@jasonhopper2223]

​@WeissRC so this will fit the F150 high trail also or do I need to buy it's own kit? Appreciate the help.

[@jeffmackovitch9987]

@@jasonhopper2223 I had to get a different mounting bracket so ended up piecing together a couple older sets but there should be a set for the Ford high trail f150.

[@ryand4786]

I installed the same kit on my K10 a few months ago, Traxxas stuff is expensive, but it works so well with their products, and the cheap kits don’t have all the features of this one , good video 👍

[@WeissRC]

Thanks Ryan, really appreciate it! 😎👊 Completely agree on the assessment of traxxas and their compatibility. 😜

[@joelrcgarage3362]

Super 👏 very cool video.

[@WeissRC]

Thank you Joel, very much appreciated! 😁😎👊

[@hillsboromaddens]

Great instructions really appreciate it. Can you tell me what port you plugged the roll bar and rock lights into?

[@WeissRC]

Roll bar is in port 1 and the rock lights are in 7 my friend. 😎👌

[@hillsboromaddens]

Thanks, and again great video.

[@WeissRC]

@@hillsboromaddens anytime sir

[@jaws_kgb9584]

great vid

[@WeissRC]

Thanks man, really appreciate that!! 😎👊

[@jaws_kgb9584]

If you live in Ohio, I'll pay ya to do mine lol

[@WeissRC]

@@jaws_kgb9584 😂 I gladly would if I did! 🤣 I'm in NY. 😜

[@jaws_kgb9584]

do you know why my turn signals dont work?

[@WeissRC]

Does everything else work? Also, when you hit the signal button twice what happens? I had a bad power distribution module and my LHS warrantied it. 👍

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

Did it worked finally?

[@WhatsupwSully]

@@user-yq5dm5gq2q like others stated, just hit the signal button 2 times quickly and it should fix that issue. I had the same thing happen, everything worked but the signals........

[@moisescontrerasjr242]

I rewatched and found that I missed the jumper in the f slot on the body

[@Jjsuhs7]

Awesome instructional video. But my roll bar isn’t as bright as yours. I have the pro scale light kit and I purchased the light up roll bar. I connected it into slot M like the instructions say and they are weak. What’d you do differently?

[@WeissRC]

Very interesting! I will have to check my truck, but I believe my roll bar is plugged into slot 2 of the aux control block. I can verify later when I'm out of work to let you know for sure. 👍👍

[@Jjsuhs7]

@@WeissRC that would be awesome thank you! By control block, do you mean the module on the chassis? Not the one on the body?

[@WeissRC]

@Jjsuhs7 no problem sir! I was referring to the module attached to the chassis itself, not the body. 🤙

[@WeissRC]

​@Jjsuhs7 Sorry for the late reply! It's been a busy week! 😜 I checked last night and I have my roll bar lights plugged into slot 7 of the aux port. Again that is on the module attached to the chassis. 👍👍

[@MrRafal124c]

I know I can get rool bar led housing part num trx9263... what about led light number to go with it please?

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

Could I put any other aftermarket lights AT the empty slots?Because Al the after market lights have got futaba connector.

[@WeissRC]

I believe some of the aux slots have a special purpose. I'd have to double check the manual, but that's what I recall anyway. 👍

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

@@WeissRC yes but how to convert futaba connector to traxxas connector? I think that this connector made from traxxas

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

Hi. Could I use the other communication cable without to use Bluetooth module? I have tqi esc.

[@WeissRC]

From what I understand you have to use the specific link cable in order for BT to work. 👍

[@Murdered5.3]

Is the power module waterproof because it’s just open on the chassis? So if you take it in like a creek or puddles it’s gonna get wet

[@WeissRC]

So here's my take... they *claim* that it is, but the fact of the matter is you'll have some kind of exposed pins somewhere (most likely in the aux connections). Granted it's not the "Pro scale" kit, but I have the standard light kit in my Bronco, which I have taken through creeks and whatnot... that module has absolutely gotten submerged and is very flaky today. Given those results, I would either err on the side of caution when running in higher water, or maybe even consider conformal coating. Regardless, whatever metal pins are exposed from the power module will eventually fall victim to corrosion if you run in water long enough... TL:DR, I'd avoid submerging the module as much as possible. The occasional splash here and there isn't going to hurt it. 👍👍

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

Hi. If I want to put extra lights to the numberly ports, how turn on and off?

[@WeissRC]

Very good question! There may not be a way to turn them on/off through the app at this time. Additionally, I believe some of the aux ports are intended for different features. I will have to read the manual again. 👍👍

[@badasslilgti]

Sorry if I’m missing the obvious, but what port does the rear bed light bar plug into?

[@WeissRC]

I have my roll bar lights plugged into port 1 of the aux ports. Hope that helps! 🤘

[@badasslilgti]

@@WeissRCI actually found the suggestion to use the M block. What I can’t figure out is what does the E green block blue wire go to or is it not used on this kit? 🤔

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

Do you know if hazard lights could run on and off from the app? Except signal button?

[@WeissRC]

Good question! I don't believe so, at least not that I'm aware of.

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

@@WeissRC they say (traxxas) with the new update will fix that issue.

[@WeissRC]

@@user-yq5dm5gq2q that would be nice!

[@jean-rafaelviens9107]

My phone said that I requiert an high voltage detector or something like that’s to on/off the light so what the problems

[@WeissRC]

Did you buy the full kit? I believe I saw something like that and just skipped past it. 🤙

[@VolenBoyadzhiyski]

In fact, the motor sensor cable is not required when you use the Maxx Link cable. You have brakes and reverse lights without the sensor cable ;)

[@WeissRC]

You are correct sir! 🫡 I found this out later when I converted the truck to brushless. 😜

[@LookupJohn316]

Whats the difference between using max cable and other one ? Sorry im a noob ,my light kit is on order.

[@WeissRC]

No worries, certainly a fair question! You will need the max link cable if you want to pair up to the Bluetooth app... another discovery I made is that the Max link cable allows the transmission of motor data, specifically motor direction. When I went to a brushless setup, I originally didn't understand how my reverse lights were working. I would later discover it was due to the Max link cable. In short, I would use the Max link cable if at all possible! 🫡🤙

[@LookupJohn316]

@WeissRC thanks a lot. I will be going that rout as I ordered the max link and phone controller mount as well.

[@WeissRC]

​@@LookupJohn316​ sounds good sir! 😎 Best of luck and let me know if you need help!! 🤘

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

hi sir. i installed everything but the brake lights dont work. Do you know what could i do? Thanks

[@WeissRC]

Did you hook up the leads to the motor, which go to the power distribution module? If so it's possible your distribution module (attached to chassis) is bad. That happened to mine as well!

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

Yes i hooked up them, because the reverse light working.@@WeissRC

[@WeissRC]

@@user-yq5dm5gq2q Roger that. It may very well be your distribution module then.

[@user-yq5dm5gq2q]

@@WeissRC I had forgot to install the little jumber at the port E So now I have working brake lights but not turn signals. Hazards work well. Do you know if there something to set up from the menu off the application? Or fi you could upload a photo from yours the turn signals? Thanks for the help, appreciate.

[@WeissRC]

@user-yq5dm5gq2q glad to hear you got part of it working! As for the turn signals, the only way I'm aware of to enable or disable them is by using the menu button on the distribution module. Mine was actually bad and I had to replace it. I'm not aware of a way to configure the turn signals through the app, if there is one.

[@wolfstalker75]

What u plug your roll lights in too

[@WeissRC]

As I recall, slot "K" of the distribution module on the truck body. 🤙

[@markverbruggen3900]

One thing you forgot. To plug the red connector into the speed controller. I couldn’t figure out why mine wasn’t working. I followed your instructions to the tee. Then it hit me.

[@WeissRC]

I'll have to go back and double check! 😂 Didn't think I missed anything but I certainly could have...haha. Glad you got everything working! 🫡

[@markverbruggen3900]

My apologies I don’t know how I missed it. I just rewatched it and sure enough it was there. Great tutorial. Thanks@@WeissRC

[@WeissRC]

@markverbruggen3900 no worries sir! Glad you got everything sorted out!! 😎🤘

[@thunderking68]

Could you tell us where you plugged the light bar into please

[@WeissRC]

Absolutely. Slot 7 of the aux port. 👍👍 Hope that helps!! 😎👊

[@thunderking68]

@@WeissRCthank you

[@WeissRC]

@@thunderking68 anytime! 😎🤘

[@babito1982]

My brother has a ford f150 the turn signal won’t work any suggestions

[@WeissRC]

Have you tried pressing and holding the mode button for several seconds? You can also press and release the mode button to cycle through the turn signal option. If that's not it, it's likely your main distribution module (which attaches to the chassis) that is malfunctioning. 👍

[@babito1982]

How did you hook up your roll bar to turn on and off with your headlights. I didn’t see that in the video

[@WeissRC]

@babito1982 good point! I didn't focus too much on the roll bar since that wasn't the point of the video. That being said, there are 2 roll bars and you want to buy the one with the buckets that already have the LEDs installed. 👍 After that, it's simply a matter of drilling 4 holes in the dimpled areas of the body, running the wiring harness through one hole, and connecting it to one of the aux ports on the distribution module. 👌 I can even do a quick how to if you need help. 😁

[@asperog9206]

Do you know the part # for the Max Link cable ???

[@WeissRC]

TRA6525. 😎 Also, you can order the cable right from Amain! 🤘 www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-communication-link-telemetry-expander-tra6525/p659996?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpNuyBhCuARIsANJqL9P-8IBuu1ZZlDV17HK5aOEuFK8jTMnREIBUqmTLabRuqr0SkI3TlhcaAkOjEALw_wcB

[@FailedSquare]

My turn signals don't work. But parking lights do work. I have the jumper installed. Idk what's up

[@WeissRC]

I had this very same issue myself. The power distribution block (installed on the chassis) was bad. Fortunately for me, my LHS warrantied it immediately. I believe you may be able to warranty it through Traxxas as well. 👍👍 Best of luck, sir! 🫡

[@FailedSquare]

@@WeissRC traxxas chat fixed my problem. Turn signals were actually switched off, if you double click the signal button on the module it enables them. I also had an issue with no brake lights, that was my mistake plugging them into the wrong port

[@WeissRC]

@FailedSquare glad to hear! I should have mentioned double clicking the menu button to enable them. In my case, that did not fix it and the module needed to be replaced. Anyway, glad you got yours working!! 🤘 Happy crawling, sir! 😎

[@Stepside906]

I didn’t know the K10 comes with the roll bar in the back with the lights? I thought it was only on the ford.

[@WeissRC]

Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately, I had to add the roll bar, as the truck did not come with it (like the F150). In the end, it costs you around an extra $50 bucks, but that's also why the K10 was cheaper to begin with. 👍👍

[@SouthernStandards]

Why is only one of my brake lights working?

[@WeissRC]

But that 1 light is consistently working? If so I'd have to say you have a bad bulb in the other side. 😞

[@SouthernStandards]

@@WeissRC ok i got the brake light fixed it only comes on for the brake but the other brake light is still not working so get a new bulb for the brake light?

[@WeissRC]

@@SouthernStandards it is sounding like that one bulb is bad, yep!

[@SouthernStandards]

@@WeissRC ok thank you for telling me

[@SouthernStandards]

@@WeissRC ok I got my light working but now my brake lights aren't working

[@robertwolf861]

I believe those are side cutters! You cant say dike😅😂 its 2023 you might hurt someone's feelings! I

[@WeissRC]

😂😂😂😂😂 you're probably right Bobber!! 😜

[@dobs78]

Hey, does the kit include the side marker lights? Thankbyou

[@WeissRC]

It absolutely does! Thank you for your question. 😎👊