how to wire lights through key

[96clubber]

Ok I went the relay route. I have never wired a relay so trusting autozone was another headache. I am not great with wiring. Hopefully this is right it is working. I used a test light and checked what had power and what didnt have power with key on. i came to conclusion top prong on switch had power with on and nothing when off. i came out with 2 wires one went to relay number 30 and the other wire went to toggle switch. I used number 86 as ground. I hooked number 85 to other side of toggle switch then number 87 the wire from the lights. I hope this is right not sure but like i said it is working. ......................................

[TRP]

Is there any draw on the battery when the key is off? If not, I'd say it sounds right.

Where did you buy the relay? what did it run you?

Thanks
Tedh

[89GatorClub]

Originally Posted by 96clubber

Ok I went the relay route. I have never wired a relay so trusting autozone was another headache. I am not great with wiring. Hopefully this is right it is working. I used a test light and checked what had power and what didnt have power with key on. i came to conclusion top prong on switch had power with on and nothing when off. i came out with 2 wires one went to relay number 30 and the other wire went to toggle switch. I used number 86 as ground. I hooked number 85 to other side of toggle switch then number 87 the wire from the lights. I hope this is right not sure but like i said it is working. ......................................

Not wired correctly.....

86 should goto the load on your switch, IE have power when switch is on
85 is supposed to the grounded side
87 wire from there to the light switch
30 12 volt power source, IE either the battery in a 12 volts system(gas) or from a reducer in a 36 or 48 volt cart (electric cart)

Don't use the Key on switch as your source that switch is not rated for the extra load

[Boomer1031]

I bought a harley barrel key swith with 3 wires on it one is a ground other two is for power and lights .How can I wire this up for a 1996 ds club car.Any help would be greatly appreciated >i just dont like that all club car keys are pretty much the same.