general automotive wiring help needed

maverick · 07-07-2008, 03:08 PM

I installed a pair of ‘back up’ lights on a 2008 f-350. I wired them into to the reverse lights so that they would come on when the truck is in reverse. They work great. Well now I need to go back & install a switch so they can be turned on & off when needed. I want to disconnect the existing wiring & just run it directly off the battery with an on/off switch. I’ve never done anything like this before & would like a little guidance. I have a 15-amp switch & an inline fuse to go between the switch & the battery. Don’t I ground off the switch? Any other helpful suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Buddy

maverick · 07-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Nevermind, i figured it out & got'em working great.

07-07-2008, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
maverick Buddy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 3,732 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	general automotive wiring help needed I installed a pair of ‘back up’ lights on a 2008 f-350. I wired them into to the reverse lights so that they would come on when the truck is in reverse. They work great. Well now I need to go back & install a switch so they can be turned on & off when needed. I want to disconnect the existing wiring & just run it directly off the battery with an on/off switch. I’ve never done anything like this before & would like a little guidance. I have a 15-amp switch & an inline fuse to go between the switch & the battery. Don’t I ground off the switch? Any other helpful suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Buddy

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07-08-2008, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
maverick Buddy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 3,732 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	Nevermind, i figured it out & got'em working great.