Aux. reverse lights questions...
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Aux. reverse lights questions...
Hi all,
I want to add some auxiliary reverse lights to my backrack for when im plowing. I have a 97 F250HD 351 5speed. Now i know that the reverse light wires cant handle the lights that i got. (100 watt halogen) So i need to use a relay. but i have a few questions before i visit the parts place and dive into this project.
I want the lights to be both switched and automatic, so a 3 position switch, in one position the lights are always off, in a second position the lights are always on, and in the third position the lights come on when i put it in reverse.
1. what relay do i need to make this work?
2. where can i tap into the reverse lights in the front half of the truck? (preferably in the cab or under the hood)
3. how to you guys run wires into the cab? i cant see any open holes or grommets that i can use. (i dont like drilling holes unless i have to)
Thanks in advance!
I want to add some auxiliary reverse lights to my backrack for when im plowing. I have a 97 F250HD 351 5speed. Now i know that the reverse light wires cant handle the lights that i got. (100 watt halogen) So i need to use a relay. but i have a few questions before i visit the parts place and dive into this project.
I want the lights to be both switched and automatic, so a 3 position switch, in one position the lights are always off, in a second position the lights are always on, and in the third position the lights come on when i put it in reverse.
1. what relay do i need to make this work?
2. where can i tap into the reverse lights in the front half of the truck? (preferably in the cab or under the hood)
3. how to you guys run wires into the cab? i cant see any open holes or grommets that i can use. (i dont like drilling holes unless i have to)
Thanks in advance!
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I did a quick rig job for my reverse aux. lights. I tapped into the wires behind the drivers taillight. its not perfect but it works. mine are an on or off, there is no switch. I used a wiretap and used the reverse power as the control for the relay and I used the running lights for the main power so when the headlights are on the aux lights work and when the lights are off the aux lights receive no power. mind you im using led lights so im not drawing a ton of power on either line.
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Does anyone have a diagram for the reverse light circuit? I was told that because my truck has the towing package that there is a relay for the trailer reverse lights and I was hoping to tap off of that for my signal. to avoid running a wire to the tail light.
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Thanks for the help!
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The switch would work backward from what this shows. When a on-off-on witch in in the "up" position it generally connects the lower connector to the center connector (and when it's down it connects the upper to the center). Just keep in mind that there's a pivot point between the lever and where it moves the contacts. No biggie, but just letting you know what to expect.
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I'll post some pictures when I'm done with the project.
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