Driving Light Switch

**BMKal** · 5th October 2016, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mike57

I use remote control switches. Get them off ebay for a few dollars and they are very reliable. Keep the fob in the ash tray for the odd occasion you might use it. No need to run wires inside the car either. Much simpler than a wired switch.

Now that's an excellent idea. Have never heard of these before - wish I had come across them before wiring up lights etc on the front of my vehicle.

But you have solved the issue of how I was going to wire up the camping / reversing light I have for the rear of my vehicle.

A couple of these remote relays will be excellent for wiring up camping lights.

**Tony V** · 5th October 2016, 03:42 PM

Just had a quick search eBay remote control switch (click here)

**Mike57** · 5th October 2016, 08:02 PM

Here is one I used most recently.

DC 12V 10A Relay 1CH Wireless RF Remote Control Switch Transmitter Receiver BLK | eBay

This one is not waterproof but as the post above shows there are many different types. i have two under the bonnet and they work fine from within the car. In both cases I have a manual over ride switch under the bonnet just in case but they have never failed.

I still use a relay and this switch is just in series with say the high beam feed just as a normal manual switch would be.

Very useful for switching lights etc without running additional wires or finding places for switches.

On the issue of batteries in hot cars I am not sure, I live in Melbourne.

**BMKal** · 6th October 2016, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

I guess flat batteries will be an issue stored in a hot car?????
Andrew

I have a battery (2 x AA) powered fridge temp monitor sitting on the shelf above the top glovebox. Has been there for more than two years and batteries have never gone flat.

**rhinosm** · 21st October 2016, 08:28 PM

I picked up my new FYRLYT 9000 driving lights this week.
Tomorrows job.
Still haven't decided about a switch.

Tombie · 21st October 2016, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by rhinosm

I picked up my new FYRLYT 9000 driving lights this week.
Tomorrows job.
Still haven't decided about a switch.

Big diameter cable. Can't place enough emphasis on this...

As for a switch - plenty of choices - do you have a preference?

**LandyAndy** · 21st October 2016, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by rhinosm

I picked up my new FYRLYT 9000 driving lights this week.
Tomorrows job.
Still haven't decided about a switch.

Tim does a very good wiring kit.I used one for mine.
Andrew

**rhinosm** · 21st October 2016, 08:44 PM

I'm thinking on RHS of steering column.
I already have Llams on LHS and Tow Pro next to light switches.

**letherm** · 21st October 2016, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by rhinosm

I picked up my new FYRLYT 9000 driving lights this week.
Tomorrows job.
Still haven't decided about a switch.

Here's where i put mine.

http://www.aulro.com/app/data/500/me...ght_Switch.jpg

Martin

Tombie · 24th October 2016, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by rhinosm

I'm thinking on RHS of steering column.
I already have Llams on LHS and Tow Pro next to light switches.

Don't use a switch with a light/indicator in it at that position.

It will drive you crazy reflecting in the side window.

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