Backup lights on PDS cart

andyd4ntx · 01-10-2014, 10:22 PM

I am trying to figure out how I can add a backup light /work light to my wife's EZ-GO PDS cart.

Can I drive a relay off the beeper wire OR would it be better to replace the direction switch on the dash with something that has another set of contacts to drive the backup light from?

A Triple Pole Double Throw switch ( TPDT) , using the first two poles to replace the stock direction switch for the PDS control system and run 12 volt thru the third pole to run a relay for the backup light.
Has anybody done this with either or a different method?
Andrew

scottyb · 01-10-2014, 11:34 PM

I like the relay idea

yurtle · 01-11-2014, 07:24 AM

Agreed. A TPDT switch would have to be rated adequately to handle the lights. LEDs are probably not a proble, but if you use 55 watt halogens, you need to make sure your switch can handle the current.

RobCons · 01-11-2014, 07:55 AM

I opted for just a switch on the dash so the lights could be on without the beeper sounding off.

sleepyluke · 01-11-2014, 08:16 AM

I went with a regular switch, partly because I never thought about your way! But I mounted a pair of these to the rear supports. I will try to post a picture later but they have come in handy more than I even planned as work lights, so you may consider without the beep, likes said above. They are much brighter than the driving lights I had on the 4 wheeler for extra light and the wife even approves, and uses them, so that is just an added bonus.

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Knothead · 01-11-2014, 09:25 AM

Last year, I came up with the idea about firing a relay via the (unused) backup alarm wire. I was warned by someone on here (JohnnyB, maybe...or Sir Nuke) that the relay might pull too much current, which could fry my $$ controller!

andyd4ntx · 01-11-2014, 12:01 PM

Thanks for all the info and Ideas. Ya "Knothead" that was my worry that the relay would pull too much and break the PDS controller ( Not a good idea!) I am thinking I will go with the switch... This was much easier to wire up on my ST350 (gas)
Andrew.

sleepyluke · 01-12-2014, 09:35 AM

Here are my backup / work lights.

andyd4ntx · 01-12-2014, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyluke

Here are my backup / work lights.

Sweet! Like the LED's unfortunately the ones I will be using are halogen but they are only for short duration use. At least that is the intent

Andrew

01-10-2014, 10:22 PM	#1
andyd4ntx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Texas Posts: 17	Backup lights on PDS cart I am trying to figure out how I can add a backup light /work light to my wife's EZ-GO PDS cart. Can I drive a relay off the beeper wire OR would it be better to replace the direction switch on the dash with something that has another set of contacts to drive the backup light from? A Triple Pole Double Throw switch ( TPDT) , using the first two poles to replace the stock direction switch for the PDS control system and run 12 volt thru the third pole to run a relay for the backup light. Has anybody done this with either or a different method? Andrew

01-10-2014, 11:34 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Backup lights on PDS cart I like the relay idea

01-11-2014, 07:24 AM	#3
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Backup lights on PDS cart Agreed. A TPDT switch would have to be rated adequately to handle the lights. LEDs are probably not a proble, but if you use 55 watt halogens, you need to make sure your switch can handle the current.

01-11-2014, 07:55 AM	#4
RobCons Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilsonville, Al Posts: 291	Re: Backup lights on PDS cart I opted for just a switch on the dash so the lights could be on without the beeper sounding off.

01-11-2014, 08:16 AM	#5
sleepyluke Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 164	Re: Backup lights on PDS cart I went with a regular switch, partly because I never thought about your way! But I mounted a pair of these to the rear supports. I will try to post a picture later but they have come in handy more than I even planned as work lights, so you may consider without the beep, likes said above. They are much brighter than the driving lights I had on the 4 wheeler for extra light and the wife even approves, and uses them, so that is just an added bonus. Rupse 18W LED Offroad Work Light Worklamp Flood Spot Beam 12V 24V ATV SUV Jeep Mine Boat Lamp : Amazon.com : Automotive Rupse 18W LED Offroad Work Light Worklamp Flood Spot Beam 12V 24V ATV SUV Jeep Mine Boat Lamp : Amazon.com : Automotive
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01-11-2014, 09:25 AM	#6
Knothead Gone Wild Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 301	Re: Backup lights on PDS cart Last year, I came up with the idea about firing a relay via the (unused) backup alarm wire. I was warned by someone on here (JohnnyB, maybe...or Sir Nuke) that the relay might pull too much current, which could fry my $$ controller!

01-11-2014, 12:01 PM	#7
andyd4ntx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Texas Posts: 17	Re: Backup lights on PDS cart Thanks for all the info and Ideas. Ya "Knothead" that was my worry that the relay would pull too much and break the PDS controller ( Not a good idea!) I am thinking I will go with the switch... This was much easier to wire up on my ST350 (gas) Andrew.

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