Led light bar wiring
01-26-2016, 04:15 PM
#11
This is the switch I plan to use
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Marsju (01-27-2016)
01-27-2016, 02:08 PM
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01-27-2016, 05:35 PM
#13
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A diode allows only one way electrical current.
What his diagram does, allows you to switch your lights on when you want, but also comes on anytime you have your brights on. The only way your light bar would be off in that instance would be if the switch was off and your brights were not on. Basically anytime you use your brights the bar would be on. The diode would stop the switch from back feeding the truck circuit.
What his diagram does, allows you to switch your lights on when you want, but also comes on anytime you have your brights on. The only way your light bar would be off in that instance would be if the switch was off and your brights were not on. Basically anytime you use your brights the bar would be on. The diode would stop the switch from back feeding the truck circuit.
01-27-2016, 08:27 PM
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A diode allows only one way electrical current.
What his diagram does, allows you to switch your lights on when you want, but also comes on anytime you have your brights on. The only way your light bar would be off in that instance would be if the switch was off and your brights were not on. Basically anytime you use your brights the bar would be on. The diode would stop the switch from back feeding the truck circuit.
What his diagram does, allows you to switch your lights on when you want, but also comes on anytime you have your brights on. The only way your light bar would be off in that instance would be if the switch was off and your brights were not on. Basically anytime you use your brights the bar would be on. The diode would stop the switch from back feeding the truck circuit.
While using this diode will it get hot, just want to know so I can put in a safe place (FIRE).
Thank you
01-27-2016, 11:27 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by Marsju
With this switch, will I still have to use rectifying diode and if so watt will be the specs for this diode.
While using this diode will it get hot, just want to know so I can put in a safe place (FIRE).
Thank you
While using this diode will it get hot, just want to know so I can put in a safe place (FIRE).
Thank you
His diagram uses a on-off(single pole, single throw, spst) switch. Either it will be on when you want or on with your brights there is no off all the time.
The diagram I posted uses a non back lite on-off-on (Double pole double throw, dpdt)
Wired as shown in my post, mind you I have the wrong labels for power than you want to use, (it was for someone who wanted rock lights wired similarly) you can have it on when you want(all the time), off when you want or on with your brights. I had two grille lights on my 07 this way.
Just realized I didn't really answer your question, you do not need a diode if you use a double throw switch single or double pole, I prefer double poles because the buses are separate, it's a little safer. But not needed.
Hope that helps and didn't confuse you. Check my 07 build thread in my signature I think I have a few pics of my old set up.
01-27-2016, 11:48 PM
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I am not familiar with that switch. I have never used an on-off-on back light switch, in the manner you are wanting to, but perhaps the poster can comment on it.
His diagram uses a on-off(single pole, single throw, spst) switch. Either it will be on when you want or on with your brights there is no off all the time.
The diagram I posted uses a non back lite on-off-on (Double pole double throw, dpdt)
Wired as shown in my post, mind you I have the wrong labels for power than you want to use, (it was for someone who wanted rock lights wired similarly) you can have it on when you want(all the time), off when you want or on with your brights. I had two grille lights on my 07 this way.
Just realized I didn't really answer your question, you do not need a diode if you use a double throw switch single or double pole, I prefer double poles because the buses are separate, it's a little safer. But not needed.
Hope that helps and didn't confuse you. Check my 07 build thread in my signature I think I have a few pics of my old set up.
His diagram uses a on-off(single pole, single throw, spst) switch. Either it will be on when you want or on with your brights there is no off all the time.
The diagram I posted uses a non back lite on-off-on (Double pole double throw, dpdt)
Wired as shown in my post, mind you I have the wrong labels for power than you want to use, (it was for someone who wanted rock lights wired similarly) you can have it on when you want(all the time), off when you want or on with your brights. I had two grille lights on my 07 this way.
Just realized I didn't really answer your question, you do not need a diode if you use a double throw switch single or double pole, I prefer double poles because the buses are separate, it's a little safer. But not needed.
Hope that helps and didn't confuse you. Check my 07 build thread in my signature I think I have a few pics of my old set up.
Thank you for your help and here is the link for the switch
See post #7 PDF file
Last edited by Marsju; 01-27-2016 at 11:57 PM.
01-28-2016, 04:58 AM
#17
Well this showed up yesterday! Now I just need Amazon to deliver the rest of my stuff
The thing about that switch is that it's listed as a spdt but it shows a schematic for a dpdt either way, it will work but the wiring is slightly different, and it still will not require a diode. When they finally deliver my stuff I should be able to verify that it will work and what type of switch it is
The thing about that switch is that it's listed as a spdt but it shows a schematic for a dpdt either way, it will work but the wiring is slightly different, and it still will not require a diode. When they finally deliver my stuff I should be able to verify that it will work and what type of switch it is
01-28-2016, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MD tuxeco
Well this showed up yesterday! Now I just need Amazon to deliver the rest of my stuff
The thing about that switch is that it's listed as a spdt but it shows a schematic for a dpdt either way, it will work but the wiring is slightly different, and it still will not require a diode. When they finally deliver my stuff I should be able to verify that it will work and what type of switch it is
The thing about that switch is that it's listed as a spdt but it shows a schematic for a dpdt either way, it will work but the wiring is slightly different, and it still will not require a diode. When they finally deliver my stuff I should be able to verify that it will work and what type of switch it is
I would need take it apart. Lol. Let us know what you figure out.
01-29-2016, 02:49 PM
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Hi
Yesterday I sent an Email to MICTUNING.com with the drawing sketch and the switch part #asking them if this switch was able to accomplish the task that I wanted it to do.
Here's the answer : If so, we haven't any item can meet your requires yet.
Sorry forany inconvenience caused.
Yesterday I sent an Email to MICTUNING.com with the drawing sketch and the switch part #asking them if this switch was able to accomplish the task that I wanted it to do.
Here's the answer : If so, we haven't any item can meet your requires yet.
Sorry forany inconvenience caused.
01-29-2016, 03:39 PM
#20
Hi Yesterday I sent an Email to MICTUNING.com with the drawing sketch and the switch part #asking them if this switch was able to accomplish the task that I wanted it to do. Here's the answer : If so, we haven't any item can meet your requires yet. Sorry forany inconvenience caused.