aux reverse light hookup help

[92tahoexj]

ok, so i installed some cheapo fog lights in my rear bumper. the last set i had got ripped off the bumper so i cut some holes in the bumper and mounted them inside. it looks way better and now they are protected from getting smashed. i still have all the wiring from before. i have a toggle switch on the dash, but i wanted to hook them in with the reverse lights and have the switch also. is there any way i can wire them so that they work with the reverse lights and the dash switch?? i want them to turn on automatically with the reverse lights and be able to use the the switch to turn them on if i'm not in reverse.(for hooking up a trailer etc.) if that makes any sense. i know i need to use a relay to use them with the reverse lights. has anyone ver done this before?

thanks for any help,
chris

 

[razdrvr]

Use a relay, connect the positive side of the coil to the switch and to the reverse lights.

 

[2001XJ]

Use a relay, connect the positive side of the coil to the switch and to the reverse lights.

Not to high jack but I wanted info on this as well since I have driving lights in my rear bumper. Is there a certain type of relay. The lights I have are 55 watts, don't know amperage draw, here they are:

http://pilotautomotive.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=27157

Since I am not that good at wiring lights and such......could you explain exactly how to wire a relay, are there 3wires like a switch out of a relay?

TIA

 

[92tahoexj]

Use a relay, connect the positive side of the coil to the switch and to the reverse lights.

thanks, i wasn't sure how to wire it.

 

[razdrvr]

Connect the green wire in this diagram to your factory reverse lights and to your toggle switch.


http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/relay-diagram.gifhttp://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/automotive-wiring.htm

 

[JeepFreak21]

I used THIS handy post to draw this diagram...


EDIT: My diagram is different in the way that there is no override off... just override on, or on when the factory lights would be one.

HTH,
Billy

 

[2001XJ]

Connect the green wire in this diagram to your factory reverse lights and to your toggle switch.


http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/relay-diagram.gifhttp://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/automotive-wiring.htm

I tried the link but it goes to the home page, what should I search for, I tied for about 45 minutes

 

[razdrvr]

This one work for you?


http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/automotive-wiring.htm

 

[TJ Rat]

Here you go. I used this setup on my TJ. Lights work when you put into reverse and when you flip the switch.

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Electrical/ReverseLights.htm

 

[2001XJ]

Here you go. I used this setup on my TJ. Lights work when you put into reverse and when you flip the switch.

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Electrical/ReverseLights.htm

awesome, thanks guys