Additional Backup lights

[ISurvivedNMU]

I have a set of PIAA quad lights I was looking ot add to my truck as backup lights... I want them to come on with a switch manually, and also witht he backup lights automatically... Anyone have any experience doing this... Didi it work out well?

 

[Max Power]

In my opinion the best way to do this would be a relay an a spdt switch. on-off-on configuration.

In the center position the lights will be off under all circumstances, on one side they would be on when your back lights were on, on the other side they would be on when the switch is in that posistion.

I'll try to look up the ford wiring diagram and get back to you.

 

[Dale_Lakin]

I have a set of PIAA quad lights I was looking ot add to my truck as backup lights... I want them to come on with a switch manually, and also witht he backup lights automatically... Anyone have any experience doing this... Didi it work out well?

My Explorer has them I didn't do it though I bought it that way. They come on when in reverse or I can manually turn them on with a switch.

Click here for a gallery of it

Can't see them very well but they are in the roofrack

 

[triplethreat]

I've always thought about doing it but electrical wiring and I don't get along too well And the thought of running wires all the way too the cab seems like too much for me. They would be great seeing as to how the back window on the cab is tinted as is the back window of the cap makes it almost imposible to see at night(good thing i have reverse sensors )


Dan

 

[Quadzilla]

I have backup lights frenched into my rear bumper, here. They come on when I'm in reverse, but I'd like to have the relay/switch so I can turn them on manually. When you're launching a boat in Puget Sound two hours before sunrise, the extra light would be nice.
I'll look forward to seeing the wiring diagram that's posted.

 

[sagebel]

When you do run the wires, DO NOT run power from the factory reverse circuit. You will burn up the stock wiring. If I get a chance, I will take a look at what I did. It's been a while. I am running the PIAA 4040 series in my Reunel bumper and they are like headlights.

Scott

 

[Max Power]

Yes you will definately have to add a relay.

 

[ISurvivedNMU]

I planned on pulling the power from the 12V power lead for trailer charging...

 

[BJS]

I have mental plans to do the same, the on-off switch would be idea to get a moronic taligater off my bumper

Run power from your source of 12V power sources switched/constant would be your choice.

Run this through a relay triggered by factory reverse lights with rectifier diode between the relay and the tap in the reverse light circuit. Run a switch providing 12V small wire to the same trigger point on the relay.

The diode will prevent you from powering the stock reverse lights when you flip your switch. Yet will allow you to use the auxillary lights when not in reverse.

Attached is my pitiful attempt at a wiring diagram in paint.

 

[wideopen]

Dude I just looked at your Gallery..the Sploder is awsome...and what Articulation

Where's the front Drive Shaft???