G9 Backup Light Installed

Niner · 11-19-2008, 10:20 PM

I just finished installing a backup light on my G9 and am really pleased with the way it turned out. I am sure I am not the first to do this, but I may have put a new twist on it.

The light itself is no big deal…just a tractor/utility light you can pick up at most any Wal-Mart or TSC. I mounted it under the bed (basket) so it would be out of the way of bushes and stuff.

The twist is that I wired it up so that it only comes on when the buggy is in reverse AND the headlights are on. I used a relay.

I ran the power to the relay from the headlights, and then ran the switched power to the backup light. This relay uses a contact closure to trip the relay (short two terminals together to activate it). So, I ran those wires to the micro switch that controls the backup alarm. I had already unplugged that irritation-device and was not going to use the noisemaker anymore (in fact, I mounted the relay where the alarm was). I cut the connector off of the micro-switch wires and wired the red & black wires to the contactor wires.

I could post some pics if anyone is interested, but I am sure I prolly ain’t the first one to do this. It sure was nice when I backed out of my basement shop into the darkness and had plenty of light behind me!

Flintrock · 11-19-2008, 10:46 PM

I thinks thats a great idea! I'm all thumbs when it comes to electrical but that a good excuse to rid the world of the noise maker and make something useful from it!

sabercat · 11-20-2008, 06:51 AM

great job niner! thanks exsacktly what i had in mind for my g9, so then the light is on when you thow it in reverse, when you need it!

spriddle · 11-20-2008, 07:55 AM

Good job Niner. And I actually do this on my cart as well. I even suggested it last week to someone on here. It is a must have in my opinion if you use your cart at night. Especially off roading. You can never have enough lights. My G16 up front, I installed a second set of lights on a separate switch just for backup. Nothing worse than being out on trails and losing lights. Been there one time and don't plan on it happening again.

TheNewGuy · 11-20-2008, 08:56 AM

I wouldn't be without a backup light. Mine is just a switch on the dash, I like your idea with the relay...very cool.

11-19-2008, 10:20 PM	#1
Niner Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Under Nearest Rock Posts: 77	G9 Backup Light Installed I just finished installing a backup light on my G9 and am really pleased with the way it turned out. I am sure I am not the first to do this, but I may have put a new twist on it. The light itself is no big deal…just a tractor/utility light you can pick up at most any Wal-Mart or TSC. I mounted it under the bed (basket) so it would be out of the way of bushes and stuff. The twist is that I wired it up so that it only comes on when the buggy is in reverse AND the headlights are on. I used a relay. I ran the power to the relay from the headlights, and then ran the switched power to the backup light. This relay uses a contact closure to trip the relay (short two terminals together to activate it). So, I ran those wires to the micro switch that controls the backup alarm. I had already unplugged that irritation-device and was not going to use the noisemaker anymore (in fact, I mounted the relay where the alarm was). I cut the connector off of the micro-switch wires and wired the red & black wires to the contactor wires. I could post some pics if anyone is interested, but I am sure I prolly ain’t the first one to do this. It sure was nice when I backed out of my basement shop into the darkness and had plenty of light behind me!

11-19-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: G9 Backup Light Installed I thinks thats a great idea! I'm all thumbs when it comes to electrical but that a good excuse to rid the world of the noise maker and make something useful from it!

11-20-2008, 06:51 AM	#3
sabercat gone yamaha! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 1,424	Re: G9 Backup Light Installed great job niner! thanks exsacktly what i had in mind for my g9, so then the light is on when you thow it in reverse, when you need it!

11-20-2008, 07:55 AM	#4
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,868	Re: G9 Backup Light Installed Good job Niner. And I actually do this on my cart as well. I even suggested it last week to someone on here. It is a must have in my opinion if you use your cart at night. Especially off roading. You can never have enough lights. My G16 up front, I installed a second set of lights on a separate switch just for backup. Nothing worse than being out on trails and losing lights. Been there one time and don't plan on it happening again.

11-20-2008, 08:56 AM	#5
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,052	Re: G9 Backup Light Installed I wouldn't be without a backup light. Mine is just a switch on the dash, I like your idea with the relay...very cool.
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