Yes, another light wiring question
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Yes, another light wiring question
Just trying to figure out the best way to wire up my new Hella windshield lights. As of now I have a set of delta fogs using a relay and I tapped into the factory fog light so I can use my factory switch. I know I need to install a switch in the the cab
so My question is I need to run another relay of the batt with another inline fuse and run a another complete new circuit or is there a circuit I can use/tap into and just run a switch?
just want to see if theres an option I'm missing
so My question is I need to run another relay of the batt with another inline fuse and run a another complete new circuit or is there a circuit I can use/tap into and just run a switch?
just want to see if theres an option I'm missing
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I'd run a complete new circuit so they run independent of the other lights. You can buy a complete wiring harness at auto zone ,pep boys or where ever you buy auto parts at.
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That's what I'm thinking, I have all the parts, relay, switch and wire that I would need ... Just wanted to know if there were any other options..
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You just tapped into the parking lights to power relay, you still have a separate(added) switch?... I'm going to try to find a clever way to switch them on... Not sure how or with what but I'll keep you guys posted...
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Originally Posted by Mcguyver
You just tapped into the parking lights to power relay, you still have a separate(added) switch?... I'm going to try to find a clever way to switch them on... Not sure how or with what but I'll keep you guys posted...
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Another option that you can try which I'm gonna do is to not tap into any lights (parking, fog, low, high)
Gonna power the switch through the fuse box. Relay direct wire to battery still
Sure I could risk flipping the switch and running down the battery, but I want to turn them on independent of any other light switches. Plus I think I would notice walking away of I accidently turned on aux lights.
Or if you are worried about that then tap the switch power wire to the ignition. Then you'll at least have to have the key in but still no need for other lights to be on.
Gonna power the switch through the fuse box. Relay direct wire to battery still
Sure I could risk flipping the switch and running down the battery, but I want to turn them on independent of any other light switches. Plus I think I would notice walking away of I accidently turned on aux lights.
Or if you are worried about that then tap the switch power wire to the ignition. Then you'll at least have to have the key in but still no need for other lights to be on.
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Originally Posted by sclan
Another option that you can try which I'm gonna do is to not tap into any lights (parking, fog, low, high)
Gonna power the switch through the fuse box. Relay direct wire to battery still
Sure I could risk flipping the switch and running down the battery, but I want to turn them on independent of any other light switches. Plus I think I would notice walking away of I accidently turned on aux lights.
Or if you are worried about that then tap the switch power wire to the ignition. Then you'll at least have to have the key in but still no need for other lights to be on.
Gonna power the switch through the fuse box. Relay direct wire to battery still
Sure I could risk flipping the switch and running down the battery, but I want to turn them on independent of any other light switches. Plus I think I would notice walking away of I accidently turned on aux lights.
Or if you are worried about that then tap the switch power wire to the ignition. Then you'll at least have to have the key in but still no need for other lights to be on.
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Good point.
Because of the inherent concern of topless/doorless parking I had installed a proximity alarm a month after I got the JK.
Still doesn't stop jerks and it would suck to have someone flip all your lights and walk away.
The extra step of at least taping to the ignition is a lot less then having to jump your battery.
Thanks for the point. Will probably tap into the ignition now. And I turn the engine on anyway if I know I need the lights on for a while stationary.
Because of the inherent concern of topless/doorless parking I had installed a proximity alarm a month after I got the JK.
Still doesn't stop jerks and it would suck to have someone flip all your lights and walk away.
The extra step of at least taping to the ignition is a lot less then having to jump your battery.
Thanks for the point. Will probably tap into the ignition now. And I turn the engine on anyway if I know I need the lights on for a while stationary.
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Another option that you can try which I'm gonna do is to not tap into any lights (parking, fog, low, high)
Gonna power the switch through the fuse box. Relay direct wire to battery still
Sure I could risk flipping the switch and running down the battery, but I want to turn them on independent of any other light switches
Another option that you can try which I'm gonna do is to not tap into any lights (parking, fog, low, high)
Gonna power the switch through the fuse box. Relay direct wire to battery still
Sure I could risk flipping the switch and running down the battery, but I want to turn them on independent of any other light switches
Mcguyver
I'm going to try to find a clever way to switch them on... Not sure how or with what but I'll keep you guys posted...
I'm going to try to find a clever way to switch them on... Not sure how or with what but I'll keep you guys posted...