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Reverse Lights on off switch?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Yotagolf, Oct 30, 2014.

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  1. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:11 PM
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    Has anyone made it to where you can flip on your reverse lights while driving down the road with just a switch? or turn them off when backing up in "stealth mode"? I have looked into it and haven't really found anything so any help or info would be great.
     
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  2. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    I have Clear Lights on my Head Ache Rack on a switch so I can turn them on and off when I want use them when they are needed.
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:26 PM
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    It is illegal to have rearward facing white lights (other than tag lights) illuminated while driving. The only legal color for constant illuminated rearward facing lights is red. Forward facing lights can be white or orange.



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  4. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    ummm...why
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:35 PM
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    If I'm parked and I want light shining behind my truck it would be nice to be able to see.
    Driving down a dark road at night, The more light the better I drive down a lot of dirt roads. and I think it would be a fun project.
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:47 PM
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    So just add a set of aux lights
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:52 PM
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  8. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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    Yea im a broke college kid and not one of the ones that get the long travel lift either. Im just trying to keep the costs down to a minimum.
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:43 PM
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    Have you considered a flashlight? You say driving down the road the more light the better? What good is it going to do you to have what you've already covered lit up?
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:49 PM
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    Just spit it out , it's to blind tailgaters huh
     
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  11. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:54 PM
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    Yes I have a flashlight... and I would just like to have more light. There is no major purpose except being able to see behind me as far as I want even when I'm driving.
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:56 PM
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    Seeing as how you're in Florida, this particular statute may interest you


    http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes...ng=&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.235.html
     
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  13. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:58 PM
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    Yeah, your reverse lights aren't going to light it up that much for you.
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2014 at 10:58 PM
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    Its not really the main idea behind it but yea it may come in handy
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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    Its not like I'm going to go out on main roads and ride around with them on. Its for trail riding and mudding at night or driving down dirt roads.
     
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  16. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:01 PM
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  17. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:02 PM
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    Don't be that guy
     
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  18. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:03 PM
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    I'd suggest googling electrical theory then because I don't think you'll find much help here. BTW, it's not that hard to do it, just doesn't make a lot of sense to do it.
     
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  19. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:03 PM
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    Just an idea I had for a project. looks like I should move onto something else
     
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  20. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:05 PM
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    For all of you who keep mentioning being interested in this for work lights etc...just pony up and buy a couple of small aux lights and put them on a switch...

    Brighter lights, not illegal, and you still have to put a switch in

    You're trying to save some money but ultimately you're putting in way more effort for less desirable results.
     
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