Can't find the auxiliary wiring harness to install ROPS lights on BX23S (photos attached)...

Mustard Tiger

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Attaching front and rear lights and looking for the auxiliary wiring that's taped up and tucked away somewhere in the back of the BX23S. I've attached photos of my tractor. Are they wrapped up under the blue tape?

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GreensvilleJay

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Yes, probably the upper one. Three bullet connectors, 1 male-pin and 2 -female-sockets.Male is ground, one female is live, other is switched. I use the switched on to power a '4 chnl wireless relay' box. Keyfob in the cruise control rod. used to control rear LEDs, front outer LEDS, front inner LEDS and GDO.
 
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chim

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The blue tape doesn't look like something I'd expect to see from the factory, but more like someone did a repair and didn't have black tape.
 
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Mustard Tiger

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The blue tape doesn't look like something I'd expect to see from the factory, but more like someone did a repair and didn't have black tape.
Tractor was purchased brand new from a Kubota dealership here in town and I am the original owner, purchased about 6 months ago. Tractor has 100 hours on it now and has never had any repairs, never left my property, and I'm the only one who has ever used it
 
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GreensvilleJay

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Actually the blue tape IS factory fresh !! It's used to show were 'extra' connectors are located. Someone was smart about doing this, costs little, protects the extra wires and SHOWS where they are !
 
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WI_Hedgehog

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There's a few threads on here where this is shown in detail; I had a difficult time finding the connectors myself as they don't take up much room, but the guys here helped me out and I was able to wire in SAE extension cords.
 

WI_Hedgehog

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Also:

and in step-by-step detail (since they can be hard to find):