ChrisJ15
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| posted on 7/9/14 at 04:10 PM |
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Relays for Brake & Reversing Lights
Should I use a relay for a single reversing light and brake lights?
Im not sure how many amps the switches are rated for.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 7/9/14 at 04:29 PM |
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Not needed imo.
21w a piece @ 13v is around 1.5A each.
Sierra's didn't use many relays and a reverse switch will easily handle the current.
[Edited on 7/9/14 by big_wasa]
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blakep82
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| posted on 7/9/14 at 04:55 PM |
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Get led lights, they're the future, and the future is here!
Plus they only take something like 0.1 amps each, which is even better. Wiring can be thinner, smaller fuses etc
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ChrisJ15
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 posted on 7/9/14 at 05:09 PM |
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Thanks.
Thats good news as it saves me a couple of spaces in my relay box!
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ChrisJ15
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| posted on 7/9/14 at 05:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
Get led lights, they're the future, and the future is here!
Plus they only take something like 0.1 amps each, which is even better. Wiring can be thinner, smaller fuses etc
I've already bought the lights from the kit manufacturer (Sylva) so dont want to buy any more - already somewhat over budget!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 7/9/14 at 06:56 PM |
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Brake lights are not normally wired through a relay.
Reverse lights are normally only wired through relay on cars with automatic transmission.
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