[Vassago]

ok here's what i want to do. i'm in the process of an auxiliary reverse light, i would like a switch to turn in on as i please, and be able to just have it come on when i pop it in reverse. but is it possible that i can wire it so it doesn't always coem on in reverse? i would really only like that function off road, the thing is goign to be bright, and i dont want to blind innocent bystanders in the mall parking lots.

my idea was pretty simple, seems like it would work. i plan on doing a lot of wiring this winter, front aux. light, this rear light, rock lights, on board air, sub/amp, underhood work lights. so i was thinking of making a swtich box with a master power switch for my accessories. so i can cut power completely and not have a draining battery. how the heck do i start wiring this? i think i want to do all my wiring at once and hook up lights and accessories as i get them. so i'd be making on hugs after market wiring harness.

[SnowdogMarc]

I'd have the main power feed to your panel controlled by a relay connected to the IGN. This way nothing can be left on unless it's running. Make sure you use a relay and wire size big enough to handle the load of all your Acc, or maybe have a relay controlling a solenoid that can handle a much higher load. For your aux backup lights...simply have a relay that is tripped when you shift into reverse and have the output go to a switch then the lights. This way the lights will only come on in reverse but only if the switch is turned on.

[Vassago]

what kind of relay should i be looking for? i'm sort of an idiot with this stuff, but i want to learn. and i want to be able to turn on the reverse light not only in reverse, like if i'm parked at a campsite and need some major light

[Slithering_Joe]

Originally Posted by BMXxXJ

ok here's what i want to do. i'm in the process of an auxiliary reverse light, i would like a switch to turn in on as i please, and be able to just have it come on when i pop it in reverse. but is it possible that i can wire it so it doesn't always coem on in reverse? i would really only like that function off road, the thing is goign to be bright, and i dont want to blind innocent bystanders in the mall parking lots...

This circuit will enable your reverse lights to operate under the following conditions:

Switch Position a: Aux-Reverse lights on when gear selector shifted in reverse
Switch Position b: Aux-Reverse lights disabled completely
Switch Position c: Aux-Reverse lights on manually, independent of ignition key, independent of gear in reverse



(Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) ON-OFF-ON illuminated Contura switch used above.)
You can also use a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) ON-OFF-ON switch.

Switch types below:

Originally Posted by BMXxXJ

what kind of relay should i be looking for? i'm sort of an idiot with this stuff, but i want to learn. and i want to be able to turn on the reverse light not only in reverse, like if i'm parked at a campsite and need some major light

ISO/"Bosch" Relays:



Do a search as I have written about this for other people in the past.

[Vassago]

thanks slithering joe! thats just what i needed! i tried a search but i did find anything useful, thanks for posting again!

[bentbars]

thats what I was thinking. or just master switch the reverse light only. so if you want to use it, a toggle or whatever on the dash or wherever must be flipped before the reverse action lights it up.

[Slithering_Joe]

You can wire it this way but it won't perform all the functions specified by BMXxXJ .

[Vassago]

where's the bext place to get this stuff? radio shack?

[Slithering_Joe]

I've purchased from RallyLights.com in PA and OTRATTW.com in CA. Many others here have mentioned other good venders too.

[Vassago]

thanks again joe! where in north jersey are ya? i'm central, manasquan to be exact

[Slithering_Joe]

Originally Posted by BMXxXJ

thanks again joe! where in north jersey are ya? i'm central, manasquan to be exact

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