Re: 12 Volt Relays in a 6 Volt System

Posted by Hobbs On 2009/8/4 7:57:09

I'm sure that there is an easier way to do this, but I am not the greatest at electrical. Basically, I have the following set up.

The original wiring in the car is screwed up beyond rat's nest.

2 Front Fender Lights (Single Filament)
2 Rear Marker Lights (Dual Filament)
1 Rear Factory Taillight (Brake, Backup, Running)

A light switch that is a push pull 3 position (off, running, headlight and running). Not factory.

With the relay set up, I will not have to change the front fender lights to dual filament.

The rear marker lights I would like to have one as a running, and share brake/signal.

I have tapped into the dash lights to get my running lights working, but when I signal, it backfeeds to the dash lights.

In addition, right now the wiring is going through the light switch, which may be fine, but I would feel safer using a relay.

Given the current state of the existing wiring, I felt it easier and safer to use a relay set up.

I am open to other ideas.