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Reversing Lights

Post by Nev62 »

I'm going to put a pair of small spotties into my rear bumper as reversing lights this weekend.

On the wiring side, should I just wire up an on-off switch to the relay or was thinking of running supply power to a relay via on-off switch in the cab and another from the existing reversing lights to the relay so they only function when reverse is selected. :?

Thoughts please :?:
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Post by the_smoo »

there was a thread about this a while ago in auto elec..


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might find some info there
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Post by Pesky Pete »

I ran mine so that they feed off the reversing lights. Switch on the dash disables them (so they can be used only off rioad of course) Used a relay and have hidden it in the rear qtr panel
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Post by blkmav »

Just did the same

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Post by Utemad »

Mine is switched on by a relay which is switched by a 3 position switch.

up = on with reverse lights
mid = off
down = on whenever I want them on.

I also put the switch on the RHS of the steering column so I can switch it on and off through the window without opening the door.
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Re: Reversing Lights

Post by bogged »

Nev62 wrote:I'm going to put a pair of small spotties into my rear bumper as reversing lights this weekend.

On the wiring side, should I just wire up an on-off switch to the relay or was thinking of running supply power to a relay via on-off switch in the cab and another from the existing reversing lights to the relay so they only function when reverse is selected. :?

Thoughts please :?:

Legally you any light on the rear of the car has to be wired into the reversing lights.
But that doesnt mean you cant run a switch to the dash to blind that dumb fuck behind you that doesnt realise his highbeams 20ft behind you are pissing you off..
Bloke found out last night, I pulled over let him past, then followed him after I lit the 240s in his eyes instead.... :armsup: :armsup: :armsup: Im going to wire up my 181's this way on the back of car too... flick a switch and BLING....
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people like u scare the fuck out of me.....sort of reminds me of my self ....like ur style bog! :cool:
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Post by Nev62 »

Utemad wrote:Mine is switched on by a relay which is switched by a 3 position switch.

up = on with reverse lights
mid = off
down = on whenever I want them on.

I also put the switch on the RHS of the steering column so I can switch it on and off through the window without opening the door.


I can feel a three way switch coming on :D
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Post by Shadow »

blkmav wrote:Just did the same

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your rear bar looks fucking sweet

did you do it yourself?
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Post by blkmav »

Shadow wrote:your rear bar looks ***** sweet

did you do it yourself?


Its a 2nd hand ARB that I had modified for the body lift and reversing lights. I also had it powder coated.
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Post by big red »

fog lights work better than spotties as reversing lights
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Post by XterraGuy »

Indeed, but better yet, find something with a true flood pattern.
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Post by ausyota »

These are good.
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