Wiring help

cronkbex1 · 11-20-2015, 01:19 PM

trying to wire up my 82 gas HD cart for headlights and break lights using the key as the on/off for power. need help figuring out how to get power to them when in reverse without looping the circuit to the forward position at the generator. hopefully there is a simple answer out there that i am missing.

Ron Benedict · 11-20-2015, 05:31 PM

It would be a lot easier to just hook up head lights and tail lights to a toggle switch.

Andy4639 · 11-21-2015, 02:54 PM

Doesn't it have a solenoid in the key switch circuit? If so hook the hot wire to the solenoid then to dash toggle switch then to lights. Ground the lights and your done. If you leave the toggle switch on it want matter because when the key switch is turned off the solenoid will turn off which in turn will cut the lights off.

johnny reb · 11-23-2015, 06:33 AM

the ignition switch just gives power to the ignition via a micro switch located under the floor board. if you really want this to work i would add a relay and let the switch energize the relay. that way you wont be drawing excessive voltage from the coil. you can get a 30 amp continuous relay at any auto parts store and note a lot of light kits come with them here is a diagram

73eldo · 11-23-2015, 07:16 AM

He said he has an 82 so he has the F/R key switch between the seats. I believe the layout is still similar. A relay for the accessory circuit would still be good. You just want your relay coil connected between the key and micro switch. The key is already 'jumped' between F and R on the small side. If there is a reverse buzzer there is a diode installed to keep the buzzer from working in F.

tew45 · 11-23-2015, 11:30 PM

Yes, A relay is the way to go. It is best to keep all unnecessary current drain off of the coil. I use a toggle switch but sometimes I forgot to turn it off so I used a on lamp on the dash. The relay is still the best way to go!

johnny reb · 11-24-2015, 10:02 PM

i use a light for the key switch. and lighted toggles for accessories.

11-20-2015, 01:19 PM	#1
cronkbex1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bexley, OH Posts: 4	Wiring help trying to wire up my 82 gas HD cart for headlights and break lights using the key as the on/off for power. need help figuring out how to get power to them when in reverse without looping the circuit to the forward position at the generator. hopefully there is a simple answer out there that i am missing.

11-20-2015, 05:31 PM	#2
Ron Benedict Getting Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East tn. Posts: 86	Re: Wiring help It would be a lot easier to just hook up head lights and tail lights to a toggle switch.

11-21-2015, 02:54 PM	#3
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: Wiring help Doesn't it have a solenoid in the key switch circuit? If so hook the hot wire to the solenoid then to dash toggle switch then to lights. Ground the lights and your done. If you leave the toggle switch on it want matter because when the key switch is turned off the solenoid will turn off which in turn will cut the lights off.

11-23-2015, 07:16 AM	#5
73eldo Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: St. Paul Minneapolis MN USA Posts: 522	Re: Wiring help He said he has an 82 so he has the F/R key switch between the seats. I believe the layout is still similar. A relay for the accessory circuit would still be good. You just want your relay coil connected between the key and micro switch. The key is already 'jumped' between F and R on the small side. If there is a reverse buzzer there is a diode installed to keep the buzzer from working in F.

11-23-2015, 11:30 PM	#6
tew45 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,312	Re: Wiring help Yes, A relay is the way to go. It is best to keep all unnecessary current drain off of the coil. I use a toggle switch but sometimes I forgot to turn it off so I used a on lamp on the dash. The relay is still the best way to go!

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

11-24-2015, 10:02 PM	#7
johnny reb Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Albertville,Al Posts: 344	Re: Wiring help i use a light for the key switch. and lighted toggles for accessories.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Controller wiring/DCS fnr switch wiring	Electric EZGO
48v to 12v Wiring	Electric golf carts
Wiring lights and a winch? Use a converter or hard wiring?	Electric EZGO
Wiring lights and a winch? Use a converter or hard wiring?	Electric EZGO