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Can I run two different relayed circuits to one set of lights?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Catstravaganza, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. Nov 16, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    Catstravaganza

    Catstravaganza [OP] Make poor decisions, expect to have a hard time.

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    I wired in 25w ditch lights to my reverse lights on a relayed circuit that actuated when I put my truck into reverse.

    My question is: can I run a separate manually switched circuit with it’s own relay to the same lights? The new circuit will come in downstream of the other relay. I want to do this so I can activate them manually but I do not want to damage the original relay as the ditch lights turning on when I shift in reverse is priority. Thanks for any thoughts
     
  2. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    Another option if Toyota still uses the reverse switch to ground the circuit- then you could use a dash toggle switch to also ground the circuit and it would light up the ditch lights and the reverse lights together.

    Here is video -I didnt watch it but in my minds eye you can run the two relays.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjpucoy0Qxo
     
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    Ah thanks!
     
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    THANK YOU!!!
     
  6. Nov 19, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    Can do the same thing with a DPDT switch too. Wired mine so one side of the switch connects the relay trigger to a tapped reverse light wire for auto function, other one connects the relay trigger to keyed 12v power to turn them on whenever I want.
     
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