reversing light

[vvilly]

Hey all i'm going to hook up a reversing light to my truck.


I have no issue hooking it up to the tail light. My question is can i run the same light off a in cab accessory switch as well.

[mumbls]

[quote="vvilly"s i'm going to hook up a reversing light to my truck.


I have no issue hooking it up to the tail light. My question is can i run the same light off a in cab accessory switch as well.[/quote]


With switching relay (s)

[snotgoblin]

You may have some issues come WOF time.. Assuming that your truck is road legal...

http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/lighting/reversing-lamps

They tend to get a bit twitchy about rearward facing white lights that can be operated independently of when you physically select reverse gear...

Unless it qualifies as a work light.. Or as they are called now "cosmetic lamps"

http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/lighting/cosmetic-lamps

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They tend to get a bit twitchy about rearward facing white lights that can be operated independently of when you physically select reverse gear...

To wire independently it must be wired so it doesn't work when headlamps are on (maybe not so independent after all??)

[wjw]

You may have some issues come WOF time.. Assuming that your truck is road legal...

http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/lighting/reversing-lamps

They tend to get a bit twitchy about rearward facing white lights that can be operated independently of when you physically select reverse gear...

Unless it qualifies as a work light.. Or as they are called now "cosmetic lamps"

http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/lighting/cosmetic-lamps

If you can't reach the switch from the drivers seat you'll be fine.

[snotgoblin]

Good point, well made! Switch position.

[Mattman]

I have mine wired up with a three position switch, off, reverse lamp triggered, and on. Use a couple of relays to switch it.

Haven't had any WOF issues but I suspect the locals are pragmatic about most things.

Matt.

[CLUMZ1]

Would be interested in your wiring loom diagram for that plz!

[TJ]

Would be interested in your wiring loom diagram for that plz!

Does this help?

http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/ipfdirections.htm

Its for an IPF 8161 lamp, but the concept is the same.

[CLUMZ1]

Yup~ Cheers

[tycho]

My reversing/work light is just independently switched with the switch right next to the steering column. No WOF issues so far.

[Twodiffs]

I have mine wired up with a three position switch, off, reverse lamp triggered, and on. Use a couple of relays to switch it.

Haven't had any WOF issues but I suspect the locals are pragmatic about most things.

Matt.

Yep mines the same....nothing ever gets said at wof time.

[nzlux]

I have mine wired up with a three position switch, off, reverse lamp triggered, and on. Use a couple of relays to switch it.

Haven't had any WOF issues but I suspect the locals are pragmatic about most things.

Matt.

Yep mines the same....nothing ever gets said at wof time.

Mine has no reversing light, but there is a switch by the ignition switch that turns on a rear facing spot light mounted above the ute tray, great for reversing and passes a WOF without question.
I don't use it when driving forward, if I did I would expect a ticket from Mr Plod, not to mention some rather annoyed drivers behind me.