Stumped: LED ceiling light replacement

thirdktm

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This is a follow-up to my post from a few days ago.

New LED ceiling light arrived. Via Amazon.
Now what?
Upon removing the cover on the burned out light fixture, and removing three screws that keep the light in the ceiling, I'm confused
Two wires that are looped hang from the hole in the ceiling.
I'll try to explain: Four strands of wire hang from the ceiling, one brown, one white. Each wire is about 20 inches long. They hang about 10 inches, bend 180 degrees, then go back into the ceiling.
No bare wire is exposed.
A few inches down from the ceiling, a unique blue clip that hinges open is snapped onto the brown wire and the white wire.
The blue clip, when closed, has a tiny metal piece that seems to bite into the insulation.
The new LED came with two Wago devices into which bare wires are inserted. The Wago clip closes tightly on bare wire.
Not obvious to me is what to do next.
Suggestions?
Thank you.
 
A picture could help if you can grab one and share it. What confuses me most is where you state you have four wires coming down and one is white and the other is brown.

In any case, you could cut the two wires that feed the light, strip the wire and wago away. I would likely just use some quality wire nuts instead of the wagos if you need to connect more wires than the wago's you have support, but you would still need to strip back the wire's insulation. ~CA

BTW, if you are careful, you can reuse the blue clips although it would be best to replace them. I have seen them sold at some but not all auto parts stores, but also commonly found at most hardware stores.


Update, I had to give it a quick thought and I understand what you are saying now. The LED light is attached to a circuit with other lights so they simply tapped into the line for the entire length without cutting it. I would re-use the blue style clips (or purchase new ones) as they are designed as you stated to make a connection without stripping or cutting the wire.
 
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Personally I wouldn't use those inline clips on stranded wire. It may cut through or damage the strands with the vibrating of the RV causing a bad connection over time. I would cut them, twist them together, and use wire nuts. I know they used them in the factory wiring but they don't care about longevity, just speed.
 
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The blue connectors are 3M ScotchLoks. Not the greatest type of connector. I redo anything I find with them on it, especially if they're subjected to any kind of moisture like taillight or water pump connections.
 

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