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Ditch light and aftermarket switch

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Kwikvette, Apr 17, 2019.

  1. Apr 17, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette [OP] Chief Executive Officer at Kwik Fab

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    Hey guys, easy question for most of you here -

    I just installed my Caliraised LED ditch lights with Rago Fab brackets; installation was too easy.

    Tested lights, so I know everything is wired up and working fine with the provided switch.

    Installed this nifty ashtray switch holder so I can have a clean installation, and later add switches for onboard air and more - https://www.paranoidfabrications.co...products/1st-gen-tacoma-ashtray-switch-holder

    Plan to use this switch since it's made to fit the provided switch holder and I want my later switches to match - https://www.otrattw.net/Contura-V-Series-Upper-Independent-Lighting/

    And here's the wiring diagram for my switch - http://www.otrattw.com/wiring/G66.pdf

    Can't find my multimeter or test light anywhere so I'm not sure what wire from the LED light is my 12v source between the blue and white.

    Will be going to Napa to pick up an inline fuse for powering the built-in LED in the switch; that I know will be attached for post #8 on the switch.

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  2. Apr 17, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette [OP] Chief Executive Officer at Kwik Fab

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    Found my multimeter, and updating this in hopes that it helps others.

    White is constant +12V, which connects to pin #2 on the switch.

    Blue is from your lights/relay, and connects to pin #3 on the switch.

    I opted to wire in an "Add A Circuit" coming from the fuse panel under the driver dash. I chose "IGN", which means, this tap will receive +12V whenever a key is in the ignition. This way, whenever the vehicle is on, my switch will light up as it's connected to pin #8 on the switch.

    Black is negative, which connects to pin #7 on the switch.

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    Picture on the left is with the lights ON, indicated by the LED below. Picture on the right is with the lights OFF, no indicator LED on.
     

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