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On - Off - On switch to a switch panel

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Tyrone_843, Jun 15, 2024.

  1. Jun 15, 2024 at 6:50 AM
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    Tyrone_843

    Tyrone_843 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Okay, Im normally okay with wiring but this one has me stumped. Trying to wire an ON - OFF - ON switch from a diode dynamics harness to a switch panel. One on turns the lights main beam on, while the other allows my reverse lights to power the light whenever I go into reverse. My question is how I can translate this switch from a 3 way into an aux beam switch panel. Any help would be greatly appreciated yall!

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  2. Jun 16, 2024 at 6:39 AM
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    it won't do on/off/on, a relay setup would be technically on/on. for that you'd need an SPDT relay like this
    https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Automotive-Harness-Interlocking-Socket/dp/B0748F1JK4

    pin 86 would be connected to the positive output of the auxbeam panel,
    pin 85 would be connected to a negative/ground. either the auxbeam, or grounded to the frame.
    pin 30 is your device wire(common terminal on the switch)
    pin 87a is the default non-powered state, typically this would be the reverse input-- meaning it would default to the reverse lights making the lights come on
    pin 87 is the relay powered state, typically this is the switch-on/override mode. you can also jumper pin 85 to 87 for this.

    if you require the entire on/off/on functionality, the circuit would need an additional switch or relay connected to interrupt the pin 30 output to make for the 'off' option.
     
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  3. Jun 16, 2024 at 12:10 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Show the other end of the harness, that way we may see the setup. Also the rear of the switch (legend) for the terminal input /output.
    P.S. Red wire (+) is "usually" in the middle. Ends are for each circuit, usually.
     
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