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LED Bar on with fogs/hi beams

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by jackwithcorona, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. Nov 2, 2014 at 8:45 AM
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    jackwithcorona

    jackwithcorona [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am planning on installing an LED bar for extra light, but I want to see if there is a way to wire it so it comes on with the high beams AND the fogs together, but not each individually.
    What I am saying is if the fogs are off, and I flash my high beams, the light bar will stay off. Also, if my fogs are on, the light bar stays off until the high beams come on.
    I have jumped the fog light relay to work them whenever the taillights are on, so yes I can run fogs and hi beams together. Is this too complicated of a wiring issue? I have zero electrical experience but wanted to see if this was possible before I asked someone who does to help me.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2014 at 8:34 AM
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    Wishbone Runner

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    You could accomplish this with a pair of SPST relays, one trigger fed by the highs, then the power out pole of that relay feeding the power in pole of the fog triggered relay. So, turn highs on triggers the relay, but not pushing power to your light until the fogs connected relay is triggered as well. Hope that makes sense.
     
  3. Nov 7, 2014 at 5:17 PM
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    jackwithcorona

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    Awesome. I was beginning to lose hope in a response lol. I am not super familiar with the electrical terms, but I will make sure to have one of my buddies who is help me out. I just figured this would be the best way to use them without having to install or have to reach down and use a switch.
    Thanks for the help :cheers:
     

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