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TomKildare · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 0:24 Post subject: Auxilliary reverse light

Hi all,
Perhaps there's advise here to let me know how to safely fit auxilliary reversing lights on my 1994 Pajero please?

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rambrose · **** Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 453 Location: Plymouth

Hi,
Some have fitted a round spot in the centre of the spare wheel.
No good if you use a cover. Rolling Eyes

Beware of adding lights below the bumper as they get trashed if you go offroad.

You'll need a relay and a separate power feed as you could overload the existing circuit otherwise.

Think about if you might want to use it as a work light?
If so then you want a means of overriding the reversing circuit using a switch on the dash. This must be an illuminated switch as you don't want to go driving off with this light dazzling everyone behind Wink

squeek · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 19:28 Post subject:

I have 2 small ring lights underneath my rear bumper, i reckon they wouldn't rip off too easily....

I ran a live feed from the rear batt along the chassis to the rear, then i took the feed for the relay from the pass side lamp then mounted the relay itself above the rear cluster inside the pillar on one of the existing screws...

These are similar to what i have 280111428578 they are only about 4 inch...

TomKildare · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 19:44 Post subject:

Eh, what is the legal position of such lights? I don't wish to invite trouble!!

squeek · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 19:47 Post subject:

No idea, no mot over here, but i wouldn't have thought there would be a problem...

TomKildare · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 19:54 Post subject:

That's encouraging.... is 55w bulb ok or would you recommend stronger?

squeek · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 20:21 Post subject:

Mine are std 55's, they give out plenty of light...

TomKildare · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 20:27 Post subject:

That's good enough for me too.....

pajeronut · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 23:57 Post subject:

as far as legal issues go in this country, there arent any to do with reversing lights. you dont even need reversing lights or rear fog lights here.

bc

TomKildare · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 0:11 Post subject:

Thanks Pajeronut!