Author Topic: Where to splice into the 4 parking lights?  (Read 3633 times)

awolff280sl

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Where to splice into the 4 parking lights?
« on: November 26, 2012, 22:51:39 »
I am installing a central door locking system which uses a relay to flash the headlights upon locking and unlocking. Can someone give me an idea or two as to where I can (conveniently) splice into the leads to the 4 parking lights, i.e. under the dash off the light switch, fuse box, etc. Thanks
« Last Edit: November 27, 2012, 03:30:55 by awolff280sl »
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Re: Where to splice into the 4 parking lights?
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 10:09:50 »
In the UK it is more common to flash the direction indicator lights. There is a connector behind or just above the kick panel on
the passenger side (RHD car) where the loom for the rear lights is.
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Re: Where to splice into the 4 parking lights?
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 14:13:47 »
thanks Larry and/or Norma. I am familiar with the plug connection for the rear light wiring harness, and flashing the direction indicator lights would be fine. However, I would also want to incorporate the left and right FRONT turn signal lights as well.
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Re: Where to splice into the 4 parking lights?
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 14:34:43 »
The front and rear indicator lights are connected together so tapping into say 'right rear' will also operate 'right front'.
They are electrically connected.
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Re: Where to splice into the 4 parking lights?
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 15:41:22 »
you are entirely correct: left=black-white, right=black-green
thank you very much
Andy   Sarasota, FL
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