Lightforce harness and carling switch light
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I've read tons about the Lightforce harness - based on my understanding -apparently because the supplied relay controls the ground connection, is it true that if I add a Carling switch (ARB, daystar,etc), i wont be able to get a light on the switch when it's in the off or on position? My plan is not to tap into the high beams.
Please correct me if I am wrong or if there is an alternate way to wire it with their harness.
Many thanks.
Please correct me if I am wrong or if there is an alternate way to wire it with their harness.
Many thanks.
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I've read tons about the Lightforce harness - based on my understanding -apparently because the supplied relay controls the ground connection, is it true that if I add a Carling switch (ARB, daystar,etc), i wont be able to get a light on the switch when it's in the off or on position? My plan is not to tap into the high beams.
Please correct me if I am wrong or if there is an alternate way to wire it with their harness.
Many thanks.
Please correct me if I am wrong or if there is an alternate way to wire it with their harness.
Many thanks.
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Didn't like my idea eh?
Call Lightforce customer service and ask them if you can reverse the polarity on there harness! If they say YES, then I can walk you thru.
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JK Ford - I appreciate your idea, just used to seeing mutiple responses to the threads, when it comes to electrical I wanted to see what options were out there. I've seen some people say "You don't need a fuse or relay" (which I know is WRONG), so I just was soliciting more feedback.
I think I may call up their customer service, I am guessing this is why they don't provide a lighted switch with their set up.
Thanks!
I think I may call up their customer service, I am guessing this is why they don't provide a lighted switch with their set up.
Thanks!
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JK Ford - I appreciate your idea, just used to seeing mutiple responses to the threads, when it comes to electrical I wanted to see what options were out there. I've seen some people say "You don't need a fuse or relay" (which I know is WRONG), so I just was soliciting more feedback.
I think I may call up their customer service, I am guessing this is why they don't provide a lighted switch with their set up.
Thanks!
I think I may call up their customer service, I am guessing this is why they don't provide a lighted switch with their set up.
Thanks!
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I know nothing about the Light Force harness as I didn't want to pay that kind of money for the thing. I used a radio shack relay, my own wires and a lighted switch. All's good....
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I must have gotten a good deal from Dave at Northridge, so I am going to try an use as much of the harness as possible. Thanks to JK Ford, I think we have the switch set up figured out as well. It's too effin cold to do any wiring this weekend, which is fine since my switch won't be here until early next week.
By early Feb, I should have these lights hooked up and the Duratracs and new wheels on, pics WILL be posted!
By early Feb, I should have these lights hooked up and the Duratracs and new wheels on, pics WILL be posted!
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I installed a set of LightForce 170's using the LF harness and a different switch last weekend. I also tapped into the high beams. Here's the link:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...wiring-harness
My electrical knowledge is pretty limited, but I had no issues following the advice I got in the thread I linked above. I happen to think the LF harness is a wise investment for someone looking for an easy way to properly install these lights. However, down the road, I'd like to change my lighted on/off toggle switch to a three way on/off/on ARB style switch that will allow me to run with the 170's with the high beams, off, or "on" independently.
BTW, they're nearly as bright as the sun.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...wiring-harness
My electrical knowledge is pretty limited, but I had no issues following the advice I got in the thread I linked above. I happen to think the LF harness is a wise investment for someone looking for an easy way to properly install these lights. However, down the road, I'd like to change my lighted on/off toggle switch to a three way on/off/on ARB style switch that will allow me to run with the 170's with the high beams, off, or "on" independently.
BTW, they're nearly as bright as the sun.
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