Reverse light ideas

[Wander]

Ok-I'm a little bored and it's quiet at work. On my list of projects for my IIa is adding a reverse light and maybe finding a way to combine that with a rear work light/camp light. Any of you done this? Did you run into any problems?

[scott]

there are those here who have added the switch to the shift linkage but i was thinking of a on off button mounted under the low oil pressure warning lamp that i could push with an extended index finger as i slipped it in and out of reverse then if needed i could also use it as a rear work light without having to shift

[Wander]

That's a good idea and probably a lot easier to do. You would also have the option of not using it if you didn't need it.

[brucejohn]

I will be adding (parts in hand) a brake light switch to the hole on the shift lever bracket on the bell housing and a three pole switch (headlamp/heater switch) to the dash. If I get my wiring right =) in the first position the reverse light will energize automatically when shifted into reverse. In the second position the reverse light (and if I add one, work light) will energize manually. In the off position no worky.

[J.McKelvey]

How I have it set up in my rover is I have a switch no my dash that has a constant power supply and then the switch on my shifter which only gets power when the ignition is on. This goes through a relay switch so when I turn the switch on it closes the circuit so I don't back run power through my ignition circuit. It a really easy installation once you have it figured out. Hope this makes scene..

I have a sketch somewhere, I'll scan it sometime and put it up sometime.

It really handy to to have the extra light.

John

[Lalo88DK]

I have placed mine in the rear bumperettes (ex-military) I use a dash mounted switch, then I can use it as a work-light or a reverse-light as I please, it's also possible to fit a switch to the gear-lever and dash-mounted switch, but I haven't done that .... yet.


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/th_Baklygte011.jpg (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/Baklygte011.jpg)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/th_Baklygte012.jpg (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/Baklygte012.jpg)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/th_Baklygte009.jpg (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/Baklygte009.jpg)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/th_Baklygte002.jpg (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/Baklygte002.jpg)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/th_Baklygte004.jpg (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/Baklygte004.jpg)

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/th_Baklygte006.jpg (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii66/Volvo960DK/Baklygte006.jpg)

[J.McKelvey]

Here's a rough diagram how I have my reverse light hooked up so I can use it as a work light as well. I have a switch on my dash so I can use the light whenever I want. It's really handy for camping.

The diagram I made isn't my best work...

[ignotus]

I used a switch on the dash for my worklight and use it when needed as a backup light. I also have an idiot light in blue on the dash for when I have it on so I don't forget to turn it off when driving.

[frans]

I have placed mine in the rear bumperettes (ex-military) I use a dash mounted switch, then I can use it as a work-light or a reverse-light as I please


That is one beefy light protector! Looks like you could use it as a jack mount if needed!

[Lalo88DK]

That is one beefy light protector! Looks like you could use it as a jack mount if needed!


:thumb-up: it's the original military bumperettes, quite usefull. :)