Cargo light 1, dome light 0
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Cargo light 1, dome light 0
There was a post last week about the inability to see the cargo because the dome light was always on.
I think it was Monsta who said that a defeat switch could be put inline, but he didn't know if the cargo light ran off the same wire, and therefore would cease to work as well.
Well, I figured out that they are not connected and put in a nice mini toggle to disable my dome light when I want to look in the bed (mounted on the dome light bezel). Very easy.
The door bottom lights stay on as they always have, but I kind of like it because it reminds me that the cargo light is on!
Hope this helps!
Matt
I think it was Monsta who said that a defeat switch could be put inline, but he didn't know if the cargo light ran off the same wire, and therefore would cease to work as well.
Well, I figured out that they are not connected and put in a nice mini toggle to disable my dome light when I want to look in the bed (mounted on the dome light bezel). Very easy.
The door bottom lights stay on as they always have, but I kind of like it because it reminds me that the cargo light is on!
Hope this helps!
Matt
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Cargo light 1, dome light 0
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 25-May-02 AT 08:33 AM (EST)]Ah yes, the backup light install went very well.
I ended up running a 10 gauge from the junction behind the battery back to my relay behind the bumper, then wired in my ground and output to the floods. I then used a wire tap to connect the relay to my trailer reverse lights.
I have a custom cushion hitch that is used to haul heavy grain and fertilizer wagons that is supported with flat plate steel. I drilled two holes and used 6 inches of angle iron per side to allow my lights to mount either of the hitch. I am very happy!
The light that these tractor floods give out is amazing! My dad especially appreciates it as he only has the use of one eye (double vision) while driving (hopefully temporary, is improving).
I will post pics asap!
Matt
I ended up running a 10 gauge from the junction behind the battery back to my relay behind the bumper, then wired in my ground and output to the floods. I then used a wire tap to connect the relay to my trailer reverse lights.
I have a custom cushion hitch that is used to haul heavy grain and fertilizer wagons that is supported with flat plate steel. I drilled two holes and used 6 inches of angle iron per side to allow my lights to mount either of the hitch. I am very happy!
The light that these tractor floods give out is amazing! My dad especially appreciates it as he only has the use of one eye (double vision) while driving (hopefully temporary, is improving).
I will post pics asap!
Matt
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