Camping/Reverse lights

[mjr350]

I need to do this too, I can't see a bloody thing backing up at night. Glad you guys mentioned installing an off option when in reverse. Didn't realise "The Man" would get so upset by it. I suppose I should know better by now that they get upset by almost everything. Would it be best to put the switch in the rear cargo area or in the cab? Or both?

Be careful putting a switch on the dash. If you do, don't label it as "rear lights" because your not supposed to be able to project white light our the rear end while driving forward. I made the mistake of labeling it and got pegged during a rego check last week.
Its funny because it wasn't an issue last year but different mechanic.

[Skitzyrex]

Your earlier post said that the lamps were 0.3 amps so they should not blow any automotive fuse, is the relay in a cradle or just connected with fast-on / spade terminals? Can you disconnect 87 at the relay & see if the relay clicks when the switch is operated, do not put the car in reverse while it is faulty or you could do some damage.
Do you have any test gear, a test light and multimeter?
Graham

I spoke to a Auto Elec at work and he asked if the relay had a diode of which it does and and he said to swap 85 and 86 around. It still blew using 5 amp fuses. I'm just using the push on little connectors directly on the relay at this stage and haven't even tried with the auto reverse yet.
I've now dropped it into work and the auto elec is going to check out what I've done then I'll let everyone know what was wrong.

[Skitzyrex]

Found out guys that my wiring was fine, and it's actually the light that's causing the fuse to blow. Dam it, they were working fine before I took them off the car.
Thanks all for your help.