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Old 12-20-2011, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tslewisz
Diodes are "check valves" for current. In this case it prevents back feeding to the OEM circuit. Probably a pretty good idea for CANBUS controlled circuitry, eh?
What size diode would be appropriate? Any idea?
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Old 12-20-2011, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tslewisz
Diodes are "check valves" for current. In this case it prevents back feeding to the OEM circuit. Probably a pretty good idea for CANBUS controlled circuitry, eh?
I know I saw this someplace but don't know where. Thanks for the info on what size diode to use
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PIAA makes a set of reverse lights that has a switch for on, off, and to only come on when in reverse. I have a set just haven't hooked them up yet.
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Originally Posted by 7ESTES
PIAA makes a set of reverse lights that has a switch for on, off, and to only come on when in reverse. I have a set just haven't hooked them up yet.

A part number would be awesome if you can...
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Old 12-21-2011, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MikekiM
What do you mean under the doors.. ?
It's my own version of the rock light mod. Since I use them with my dome lights also. I call it my "Rock Light / Courtesy Light Mod". So basically, anytime you open the door, the outside lights come on giving you light around your feet. It's the poor mans version of the "Puddle Lights" that you see in a lot of high end automobiles. I'm using the same lights as the OP. Just mount them under the door.
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Old 12-21-2011, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kaptkrappy
Whatcha gonna do with the other pair?
I am going to do the rock light mod. I also like the idea of mounting a pair under the doors, , a pair under the hood would be awesome!
I gotta put together a switch box. I want to add windshield lights some day......
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I've had the back up lights for a while and couldn't imagine backing up without them now. I've got 20% tint and can't see crap at night so these help. It also makes a difference when I'm setting up camp in the dark. I've got mine on a switch only since I didn't want to mess with with splicing. Really easy mod but now I think I've got to look into those door lights haha... It never ends...

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Oh, here's a pic. No problem on the trails so far except for a little water which was taken care of with a little silicone.



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Originally Posted by JK-Ford
I prefer this method for the reverse lights.



You can just use one relay.
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Originally Posted by omarf4
Best spot for me was above the third brake light.... I can swing away as needed while camping...... pics with full sun light out since july and they've held up nice.... just your standard $39 pilot lights from auto z!Attachment 252683Attachment 252684
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