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    Ok...... this is what I did with mine & it works well.

    I have a manual override switch in the dash so I can switch the rear light on at will & at the back I put a 15 amp toggle switch in line with the Negative/ ground wire to the light itself so when out camping or wheeling I can switch it on & off from the back as long as the dash switch is on.

    Most of the power draw is sucked up by the light itself so theirs not much load placed on the switch. I've run it this way for 2 years now & its never failed me yet.

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    Thanks guys ill post pics up in DIY when its done.
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    Thanks folks for a great discussion on relay and switchload, very informative!

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    I agree this is a good discussion. I have to go and redo my driving lights now, it probably a good thing I haven't used them for driving (except for a short time to test them). My drivers side head light does not have high beam could this be belcause i don't have the relay installed? (I have checked and changed the glob)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yendor View Post
    Do you know the current draw of the lights?

    I would expect it to be less then 3 amps, if so then yes you can bypass the relay.
    http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...watts-and-amps.
    This will help ya out

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    Quote Originally Posted by TimE View Post
    This is another simple wiring diagram to wire a work light into the reverse light.

    Will this not turn the lights on when in reverse even during the day?
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    Quote Originally Posted by footsinperth View Post
    Will this not turn the lights on when in reverse even during the day?
    Don't use that wiring schematic ,Its wrong in every way.
    Its direct power from switch and bypasses the relay.
    In fact possibly dangerous.

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    would it be ok if there was a fuse between the + and the switch, close to the plus, and if the wiring and the three way switch were adequate for the current?
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    relay wire diagrame

    Cant remember relay numbers off the top of my head , it's been a while.
    sure you will find info on here earlier, probably page 1.
    The princable is the same for front spotties only you'd be connection switch to hi beam instead of reverse.
    Reverse only supplies enough power to close relay switch.
    very little is needed to do that.
    and the toggle allows you to turn it off when not needed.
    if reverse was wired without switch,new light would come on each time you select reverse.
    direct connection to battery + terminal, then to fuse and onto relay is the new power being transfered to your new light.
    hope this helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by footsinperth View Post
    Will this not turn the lights on when in reverse even during the day?
    That Wiring diagram has now been removed by the original poster. Here is a reply by Yendor on the following page for your info.

    Quote Originally Posted by Yendor
    Quote Originally Posted by TimE View Post
    This is another simple wiring diagram to wire a work light into the reverse light.

    The problem with this circuit diagram is you will have the load of the light running through the toggle switch.

    You are better of having the relay switch all of the load.

    Such as connecting

    Terminal 85 of the relay connect to earth
    Terminal 30 of the relay connect to battery via a fuse
    Terminal 87 of the relay connect to the work/reverse light
    Terminal 86 of the relay connect to the centre/common terminal of your toggle switch.
    One side of the toggle switch connect to your vehicles original reverse light circuit.
    The other side of the toggle switch connect to a battery feed.

    If you need a picture let me know.

    I can draw one and scan it but....lol I may need help with posting it.
    Thanks to Robo for jumping on this too. Appreciate your effort keeping guys safe.
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