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  1. 11th May 2011, 11:31 AM #1
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    Series 3 reverse light switch

    Real quick one...

    Is it correct that the reverse light switch on a series 3 is exactly the same switch mechanism as the brake light switch on the servo brakes? I've been told it is.

    Also, how much current would it be expected to handle? I have a spotlight at the back which has been wired up with the reverse lights on a manual switch, I'd imagine it better to wire this seperately through a manual switch rather than with the reverse lights? Not too sure the legalities of having a spotty on the back that comes on every time you reverse.
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    Stick the spotlight through a relay and use the reversing switch to activate the relay. Put a switch between the relay output and the light and then you can have it on with reverse or not. If you put in a 3 position switch you could have it on permanantly, off or on with reverse.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pfillery View Post
    Real quick one...

    Is it correct that the reverse light switch on a series 3 is exactly the same switch mechanism as the brake light switch on the servo brakes? I've been told it is.

    Also, how much current would it be expected to handle? I have a spotlight at the back which has been wired up with the reverse lights on a manual switch, I'd imagine it better to wire this seperately through a manual switch rather than with the reverse lights?     Not too sure the legalities of having a spotty on the back that comes on every time you reverse.
    The spot light on the reverse light is O.K. so long as you can't switch it on from the drivers seat when going forward.

    Would still use a relay as Ivan mentioned.

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