momentary lighting switch
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momentary lighting switch
i want to rig my parking/running lights with an interupt switch like the big rigs have. i started with radioshack, struck out. been searching the internet for a while now. i am looking for a momentary toggle switch, spst, that is in the normally closed/on position that you can switch to the open/off position then it springs back to normal. anyone know where to get one of these. i am going to try the peterbilt/kenworth dealers near my CAT shop when i go to work tonight. i know someone else out there has done this mod before.
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I would like to do this also. I will watch here to see how you do. Sorry I can't help. I would also like to figure out a way to keep my trailer brakes from coming on when I turn on the hazards while going down the road.
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well the controller gets it signal to work from the brake light circuit. part of that circuit is shared with the turn signal/hazard circuits because they are the same lights. whoever installed it, tapped in on the shared portion instead of the brake light only portion.
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Thanks. I will look into this to see what has happened. I believe I was the one who installed it but it has been 10 years ago and can't remember well.
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it can get tricky, i dont know the details of how to do it, i just know my experience with working on turn signals/hazards before and getting issues with brake lights too because i wired something wrong but i'm sure someone here knows how to do it.
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Thanx Roentgeep. I checked my wiring and it is correct but I do haul around 15,000 lbs and this is only used on extreme hills. I believe I will get one.
Skittle, any luck with the switch from peterbilt?
Skittle, any luck with the switch from peterbilt?
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Good I'm glad you solved the mystery of the switch. I am also sorry that I have skewed this thread towards my question but I believe that we both benefitted. Thanks for your help ang good luck.
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dont worry it happens in every thread, we all do it. there's a fine line between hijacking and whatever you call it when we throw our hat into ring when our problem matches the one being discussed.
