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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 12:58 AM
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Guys I recently took my rear taillight off and noticed on both sides there was a wire that was tapped onto the wall of the rear bumper and cut on the ends. I don't know what it was for but im assuming someone installed LED taillights? looks like the wire was routed through a grommet and goes into the back of the car. Here is a pic, help me out.

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Backup camera license plate bracket?
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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But a wire just like that is on the other side too. It is cut off at the end. Why would there be two of the same?
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Trace it back to the inside of the car for more clues.
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My guess is radio antenna wire(s).
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My guess is radio antenna wire(s).
That's what I think too but I thought they were yellow.
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Red wire is the FM antenna.

Kind of a funny discussion for anyone interested:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ar-bumper.html
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