January 31, 2011

I was up at walmart the other day and came across some lights I just couldnt pass up. They are made by Rally, there a 6in 100 watt halogen, I got em for $6 a piece. They didnt come with a wiring kit or anything. When it comes to wiring I aint the best with it so Im hoping for some help. Can anybody sugest a wiring kit from somewhere that I could use for these? In the instructions it says to wire them through the high or low beams and Im not wanting to do that, I was just wanting to put a switch inside the cab and turn them on and off whenever I want.

January 31, 2011

Pretty simple. You can tie in to an existing 12 volt source, just make sure it is fused. From the fuse to an on/off switch of your choice and then to the lights. If the lights have 2 wires, one goes to the wire from the switch and the other goes to ground. Green or black to ground and the red one to the power.

January 31, 2011

79skunk - Here`s a simple diagram that I used with my used Hella 500 driving lights, pretty straight forward - goodluck and lemme know it you need anything else

January 31, 2011

This is a really nice diagram that lays it out as simple as possible. good post.

January 31, 2011

Once you start putting it together and seeing it in person it will all make sense.. also just remember electricity has to flow in a complete circuit.

January 31, 2011

Guilty - What gauge wiring should I use and Im guessing that is an inline fuse? Also for that relay what kind should I get and where would I get one and then where at should I hook up the one side of the switch in the fuse box?

February 1, 2011

Skunk -
1) I`d say to use 12 or 14g wiring

2) The fuse holder is an "in-line fuse" you could use the glass fuse or a blade $3>


*edit*
I did some research and found that Autozone sells a pre wired kit for installing aux lighting. It`s a special order item, but it seems like it`d be easier (I haven`t used one though)
Also, I searched in your area, so this link will say Cinci in it
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Pilot-Automotive-12-Volts-pre-assembled-harness-kit-with-micro-bug-switch-and-relay/_/N-26qt?counter=0&filterByKeyWord=pre+wired+relay&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=123983_0_0_

Here`s one on eBay:
http://compare.ebay.com/like/200006637312?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=206050777772&crlp=1_263602_304662&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=9ce57d7012d0a0aa1580b6e0ff7c8d88&itemid=200006637312&ff4=263602_304662

February 1, 2011

Here`s what a "Pre-Wired Relay Socket" and "Relay" kit would look like if you wanted to go this route:

http://www.millionbuy.com/accrelaykit1.html


You should be able to find something similar locally at a parts store. If you were closer, I`d help you install it!

February 1, 2011

Alirght thank you very much. I think I am going to end up wiring it up myself. I just had a few other questions before I get started. On that relay in the diagram it has 4 wires being used and on that pre-wired relay its got 5 wires on it, whats does the extra wire go? Do you know which wires go where or will there be instructions that tell me that. Also in the diagram the one side of the switch goes to the fusebox. Where exactly does that wire go to in the fusebox? Thanks

February 1, 2011

i would suggest mounting the relay to your radiator support. the relay your talking about is a double throw which means there are two cases where power will be on. dont worry about this, just leave the middle prong bare.

on the relay -
30 - constant 12 volt from the battery, when the relay is open this is the power that goes to the lights so use a 12 or 14 gauge wire.
87 - this is the other side of the 30 prong, the out to the lights so use the same size wire as you did for the 30 prong.
86 - goes to ground, the gauge on this side doesnt have to be as big at the previous two because it is only used to close the relay, which takes about .8 of an amp. something smaller like an 16 - 18 gauge will be plenty.
85 - this wire closes the relay which turns on the lights. i would suggest a switch on the dash board. one side of the switch needs to be hooked to the 85 side and the other wire from the switch can be hooked to an ignition wire.

when i wired up my reverse lights i used a single pole double throw switch (an on - off -on switch) one side was hooked to go on when my reverse lights go on and the other wire is hooked to an ignition wire so i can turn the lights on when ever i want. lemme know if that makes sense or not haha

if you need another diagram or anything just send me a message, im an electrical engineer so this comes naturally

February 1, 2011

Alright that clears about everything up. I only got on more thing I think, now this may sounds stupid but I aint never messed with any of the electrical stuff in my truck before. But where would I find it and how would I hook it up to an ignition wire?

February 1, 2011

An ignition wire is something in the cab of your truck, that only has power when the key is in the on position.

Example: the cigarette lighter in your truck will work, even if there`s no key in the ignition (so this WOULD NOT be an ignition source)

Like I posted earlier, lemme do some research and I`ll get back to you soon



Matsktr = Good to know that your an ace when it comes to this stuff, electrical is not my forte, thanks for your input! I only comment on what I`ve personally done myself. It took me like two weeks to figure how to hook up my Deville horns!