Connecting offroad lights

[hmrlvr]

There is a small wire for the switch power that the instructions say to attach to a "power source." I think this is just for the light on the switch? Where can I pick up a wire?

[hmrlvr]

There is a small wire for the switch power that the instructions say to attach to a "power source." I think this is just for the light on the switch? Where can I pick up a wire?

[VTSTOMPER]

you should used a 12V constant. I would run a wire. I would not tap into something else - that is me though.

[hmrlvr]

Sorry, do you mean run a wire straight from the battery? The wire supplied with the wire loom is log enough for that.

[rodster]

Your switch has three wires, yes?

If you live in Vermont then 12v constant is the way to go.

For those of us in the desert, switched 12v is a viable alternative. This should give you the info you need. It's an easy wire run. http://www.*******club.com/tech/12v.html

I wired all my switches to 12v switched, which keeps me from leaving something on when it shouldn't be left on.

[hmrlvr]

Thanks guys, I knew someone out there was knowledgable in this area.

[rodster]

Just to be clear ...

You're looking for power to the switch. The switch then actuates a relay. Right? If so, the SEO ACCY circuit is perfect. If you don't have a relay (why wouldn't you?) then you'll want to find a different circuit.

A good place to draw power for relays is direct from the battery. Go straight to the + post or pop the top off the engine bay fuse box (driver's side, just aft of the battery) and you'll see a post where the battery power comes in. That post is good, too. It's where I got 12v for relays.

[VTSTOMPER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">If you live in Vermont then 12v constant is the way to go. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I guess I didn't understand the question, or assumed the wrong idea!

Nice link BTW Rod! Welcome to the 1000+ club too!