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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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reverse light question

I have 4 aftermarket reverse lights and would like them to be on a small delay so I can go from park to drive without them flashing.I ask around here and nobody has a clew...Ideas???
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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time delay relay would be your best option. there are several different types ranging in price.

i.e.: Time Delay Relay TDR

You can probably find one that will work for cheap on fleabay

i.e.: item 290717024598
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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I'm not sure if this one would work, but it looks to be for automotive applications. Directed 528T 12V Adjustable Pulse Timer with SPDT Relay Adjustable Timer New | eBay
There are several more here: 12 volt time delay relay | eBay
Are you wanting to interrupt all the reverse lights, or just the auxiliary ones?
 
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I'm not sure if this one would work, but it looks to be for automotive applications. Directed 528T 12V Adjustable Pulse Timer with SPDT Relay Adjustable Timer New | eBay
There are several more here: 12 volt time delay relay | eBay
Are you wanting to interrupt all the reverse lights, or just the auxiliary ones?
all or at least the auxiliary...The lights are not lasting very long and I am thinking its because of the quick flashes..
 
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Old thread, but I've been wondering...

Did you ever install the timer relay? If so, how's it been working? Improved light life?

I also got another thought from looking over the various timer relay options, and I think I want to install a timer relay "OFF" switch on my flasher circuit so I can pulse the switch arm up or down without clicking it into the "set" position and when I release it, the blinkers will turn themselves off after a couple of seconds... just for lane swapping purposes.
 
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