Top Notch Wiring A Light Bar To A Toggle Switch
If your toggle switch has screw terminals loosen the terminal screws loop the ends of the supply wires and hook each loop over a terminal screw so the loops point clockwise around the shaft of each terminal screw.
Wiring a light bar to a toggle switch. If your led light bar came with a wiring harness and it includes a relay use it end of story. I go though every step s. Connect each of the two hot wires to one of the two main screw terminals on the switch and tighten the terminal as with the ground screw.
Then tighten the terminal screws. How to install a light bar. In this episode of project night light i show you how to wire an led light bar properly using a relay.
The switch comes with double sided adhesive so you can place the button anywhere it s convenient. Start by drawing the switch portion of the wiring from the passenger side to the driver side for ideal cable management. Route the harness from the mounted switch to the battery and to the led light bar.
Applies to spot switches non led switches basic 2 wire switches 2 prong. Needle nose pliers may be useful. Another reason why the 5 pin rocker switch is popular for light bars is because they have an illuminated light that can work with your factory interior dash lighting.
Replacing the actual toggle switch can be an expensive matter. Just install a dashboard switch inline with the control line. Insert the switch from the engine bay into the interior.
Use a female spade connector to make the connection if your switch has blade terminals and a ring terminal connector if the switch has screw terminals. Heres a link to an amazon listing which includes the diagram for this kind of mictuning switch. Connect the wire from your power source to the center terminal of the switch.