How to WIRE A RELAY to a switched circuit for auxiliary lights

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6 жыл бұрын

How to wire aux lights, fog lights, LED lights, light bar or anything else to a switched circuit in your vehicle the RIGHT way.. with a relay.
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@billveder1071 3 жыл бұрын

OMG finally! Someone actually took the time to explain, illustrate, and point out exactly where each wire goes and what it's purpose. Dude thank you so much, I wish I could at least buy you a beer and btw I totally dig that custom headliner, it looks fantastic! Kudos and cheers my friend.

@nickshome2003 2 жыл бұрын

I second this. 💯👌👍

@gregorytrenhed8318 Жыл бұрын

Yes best demonstration ever

@Deontjie Жыл бұрын

I still don't understand why he said to use a relay to keep high volts out of the cabin. I understood that these lights and the witch is only 12 volts. Maybe it is the amps that is higher?

@michaelmeeks7649 Жыл бұрын

Great comment. I too am a fan of the headliner.

@mikezupancic2182 11 ай бұрын

@@Deontjie LED lights draw very low amperage these days, but if you add a bunch or lights, or have a large light bar you don't want the entire amp draw running through the switch. By using the relay you can get any cheap switch you desire, vs paying a pile of money for one that can handle the amp draw through it.

@EricASmith_B.P. 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is really easy to listen to and understand . He’s got great communication skills . I have been trying to figure this shot out for days watching vids . So glad I found this guy . Very knowledgeable

@andrehunter1295 8 ай бұрын

Agree with that, but I do it more easy way. Instead of external switch, I use high beam on cars or motorcycle work as a switch. Only need on wire joint with on of your High beam wire behind bulb or relay from the vehicle , so High beam switch on relay to your external lights - led. Instead of using switch and deactivate high beam when you meet someone. Use only high beam of the vehicle to turn off and on 🙂

@throbin2856 4 жыл бұрын

Wading through so much crap and totally useless vids before I found this... perfect description, perfect educational vid... thanks dude..really explained well and foolproof..

@DEInTheGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@scottsprague3265 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how many videos I watched until I saw this one. It explains everything I needed! Life savor!

@DEInTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@garywayne4577 3 жыл бұрын

The video is very well explained except when you mention low and high voltage it should be low and high current for the voltages are the same 12v

@DEInTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is correct. thank you for catching that

@liyishazonketrading9580 2 жыл бұрын

Does the same apply for 24volt relay connection

@Bullsfanforlife1 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation. I pretty much figured out a relay by wiring so many amps in my vehicles. Constant 12v, ign, remote, ground. Your video helped me visualize it all and put it together. Wiring in a switch for the relay is what was confusing me but now I got it. Thanks a lot man!

@tc9841 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, thanks! Nobody ever goes into detail on switch powering (Especially the safe ways to do so). Been looking for what feels like a few hours to finally find this.

@billa2709 4 жыл бұрын

You explained this perfectly! After watching 20 videos on this and having a general idea of how it works...your video really cemented it for me! Thanks man!

@islandvibesPh 4 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most accurate and clear instructional video I have ever watched. Good job man! 'currently working on an old hatchback, this is such a big help!👌

@DEInTheGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, glad you enjoyed it.

@bandolin1216 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched at least 2 dozen of these videos that explain how to wire a relay and this one was by far the best and clearest one. Thanks!

@DEInTheGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback!

@zachtobias6583 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been trying to figure out how to run my 4 cable lit switch to my new light bar and this finally helped me wrap my brain around what to do. The kit I bought came with a switch with three wires coming out of the back and it was ugly so I got a different switch and it had 4 wires so I had to figure out what to do and your explanations helped me get there! Thanks!

@goodrabbi7176 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could like this video twice! Great job with the the editing and keeping on task. Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you.

@camrynejonobrien462 4 жыл бұрын

That was clear and perfect. Thank you very much. I have always used the supplied wiring kit for installing after market lights, this time I wanted to do it on my own and saved some money. That was the info I needed to know how to begin this project. Your awesome man. Ty.

@gordonking7716 4 жыл бұрын

You broke it down just right and now I feel confident that I can handle my fog light installation for my cross country journey. I am heading back to Jersey from California in the next 30 to 60 days. I noticed your tag on your Jeep, so maybe its a Jersey thing why I was able to understand the proper way and safe way to handle this install. Thanks again, I will look forward to hearing some more things on how to maintain and upgrade my ride!

@DEInTheGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it

@crackseller321 5 жыл бұрын

The best explanation of this subject. You sir are a great teacher. Thank you so much

@DEInTheGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Well thanks you. I am glad you found it helpful

@ChocoSapper 3 жыл бұрын

Finally a real life actual use of a relay and switch, thanks so much.

@EdwinRodriguezRicandragon Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the best video step by step with simply explanations how to install your lights out there. Great job! 👍

@jeremyhoward41 2 жыл бұрын

I know you made this a few years ago but thanks for making this! I have never wired anything before and I need to set up some lights on a plow... This is exactly what I needed!

@emillard1976 6 жыл бұрын

There are a million videos explaining a relay and I’ve watched a lot of them. This is by far the best explanation I’ve seen. Thanks man!

@DEInTheGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you! there is no reason this stuff need to be over complicated

@ebell036 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid, this is exactly what I was looking for and it was explained perfectly. 👌

@ourbills9999 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarity in explaining what a relay does and SHOWING how the wires are connected to the pins on the relay AND where the wires from the relay are routed to and connected. I finally understand what a relay does and how to safely wire auxiliary lights.

@Kitana68 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! Kudos for keeping it simple.

@Dabbang786 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT MAN 👍 Finally I watched a KZfaq video which taught me something I saw first time, never knew anything about how relay works.. Thank You

@jorge88413 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video, It helped me a lot !

@DEEPANKARBORAH 5 жыл бұрын

I liked it. Your explanation is very good. Even you do recap. It's Excellent bro.

@chris4144 2 жыл бұрын

The best video I’ve seen that explains everything perfectly, just put up my rock lights in my truck thanks to you

@agenttaz 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ! This is a SIMPLE explanation of how a circuit with a relay works for lights or anything accessory. Great job! Now I know

@jessicaherzog7635 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!!! The exact video I needed :)

@datawrangler81 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Baby! EXACTLY the right vid.

@VIW3784 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very easy to follow and does exactly as intended, thanks for the help 👍

@katdeville 3 жыл бұрын

Love the headliner, and nice beard! Thanks for the better instructions. I'm a diagram/schematic type woman, and your showing your actual wires and the paper was more helpful than other vids I have watched. I'm finished looking. Thanks!

@drewevan4759 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you for the thorough and informative video. I am trying to do auxiliary lights on my Ford F150 and this was the perfect video. Nobody went into detail on what circuits could be used for powering your toggle switch inside. Thanks again for a great video!

@DEInTheGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Good luck with your project!

@gregd2020 3 жыл бұрын

I was lucky. This was the third video I watched and it was EXCELLENT. Put fog lights in the car but had no idea how to wire up a relay. Now I do!

@mtbalot 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY after watching 10 bad videos, total clarity :)

@donerae8682 4 жыл бұрын

Yes every other video they are drawing diagrams circuits and confuse the shit outta me.

@mtbalot 4 жыл бұрын

@@donerae8682 resistance is futile lol

@sawyerwolfe1886 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This is the only video out of at least 10-15 I’ve watched that actually explains and demonstrates what I needed.

@robertg.8830 3 жыл бұрын

This finally explained what I needed to know. None of the others did it, you sir are the best.

@DEInTheGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud! Glad it helped!

@DallasHVac 5 жыл бұрын

Nice straight to the point. Good video brother!

@lorinhoude3421 3 жыл бұрын

I concur with Jessica Herzog!! The exact video I searched many days for thank you good sir!

@patriotswillsurvive1893 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just what I was looking for.

@fastback777ray 4 жыл бұрын

thanks, very well explained. i was searching exactly for something like this.

@luirradominican3871 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! you saved me from melting my rocker switch, I did the connection directly without relay it was heating up really fast, just solved my problem, regards from Dominican Republic, thanks again.

@DEInTheGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad to help. You definitely don't want switches melting in your cab as you roll down the street. haha

@buck19 5 жыл бұрын

Use thicker wire, too. A small wire will carry too much resistance over distance and heat up like that

@lostcause1206 4 жыл бұрын

The switch contacts aren't rated for the amps the lights use .so the power to the lights runs thru the relay and the switch opens and closes the relay .

@nutz13_ 8 ай бұрын

dude you rock! the first video i've found that not only explains IN DEPTH how it works, but also shows how it works. i haven't touched electrical since 10th grade auto class (legit just soldering wires and doing butt connects + heat shrink, nothing actually powered), now i know i can handle doing the LED rear bar and the front LED bumper pods on my 89 YJ. Thank you for this video!!!

@terrancemckee9141 5 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining!...very helpful!

@GottaGoOutside 2 жыл бұрын

You made it easy for me to get my lights wired correctly. Many thanks!!!

@loverboy3439 3 жыл бұрын

This Video is the 1st Video that I've had watch that show's in fine, slow, smooth, accurate Wiring Detailed Diagram how to wire up a Relay Switch. With Light's & With a Switch. Thank You for breaking it down so easy.

@lkrfn5283 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your explanation was spot on and easy to understand.

@jeeper4life73 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! This brought my wiring job full circle. Thank you!

@tldrafaik6144 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear and straight to the point explanation.

@antoniogutierrez4182 4 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough, thank you!

@MrHypervtwin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very useful information. Great job on the video. I learned something that I can put into practical use. Your step by step instructions were easy to understand especially by electrical wiring idiots like me!

@TheNorth35 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed to see. Making my life a lot easier. Thanks.

@jrbhudson6767 6 жыл бұрын

Well explained. Nice note paper to keep track of the numbers. Pointing out the fire wall port is also unique to your video. Well done. Thanks

@DEInTheGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Glad to know someone is enjoying our work

@waddlescustom4637 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. First relay video that actually showed a start to finish with all the information. Keep it up

@Xactox 4 жыл бұрын

You nailed it with this video man. Thanks a lot.

@CaptainCaveman01 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. So clear and easy to understand

@RENAN-om1or 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, now I can work on the terminals wiring 6 switches for different LED and a killing switch on my Jeep 😃

@robalford8795 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation. You made it super easy to understand. Totally helped me get it. Thanks man!

@DEInTheGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad to hear you found the video helpful

@1homeboy815 4 жыл бұрын

I probably watched 10 videos about this and this is the one I understood great job man thanks

@richiepulido7223 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this was the exact video I needed ‼️

@rodneysoto9555 3 жыл бұрын

Best description I have seen. Thank you

@chloscorner 5 жыл бұрын

I've been googling & watching so many videos for the last week. WHY DIDN'T I FIND THIS FIRST. I'm a total wiring newb (I'm actually terrified of electricty after too many shocks). You make it sound doable even for me. (But I'll let ya know how it goes haha!)

@DEInTheGarage 5 жыл бұрын

It really is a connect the dots kind of thing when you break it down. Color by numbers if you will. Good luck with it!

@mohangaza7964 5 жыл бұрын

very good example especially ur paper workings was awesome

@armystrongmom 4 жыл бұрын

Best relay video yet!

@andrewwilson9916 5 жыл бұрын

Your a life saver man!

@Alimilyazov 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, good job

@lorenclifton110 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I was looking for a nice explanation for a relay. Being a total novice at this wiring stuff I found this very helpful. Thank you.

@jackiow91 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video exactly what I needed! Thank you

@teddavis942 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Right to the point. Very helpful

@joepedroza4707 Жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation ive seen of all relay demonstrations on aYOU Tube. This was so helpful.

@ryanintopeka 4 жыл бұрын

Been a while since I futzed with a relay...I'm about to do this and this was SUPER helpful dude!

@DEInTheGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad. Thanks!

@williamdejager2211 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent educational video. I understood this 100%. Thanks man!

@Smcquoid12345 4 жыл бұрын

Just an excellent video. Thank you for this.

@davidcrozier2812 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for putting this in plain English. This is the best video and explanation I have seen.

@parvindergulati151 5 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration

@theinfinitejoe 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Just got a Cherokee and the owner gave me two pod lights with the car and I’ve been wanting to wire them up, thank you sir !

@iwijon Жыл бұрын

Excellent and simple explanation, a breath of fresh air.

@_pd__ 6 жыл бұрын

Great job man.. explanation was quite simple and easy to understand.. appreciate your efforts..Kudos..!!

@DEInTheGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you found the video helpful.

@evaristokaputula6207 4 жыл бұрын

Great piece of work..I can follow through without problems.

@wesworld98 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, you do an awesome job explaining everything! I really appreciate all of your detail! keep up the good work!!! ( subbed)

@DEInTheGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!

@andykeen6219 3 жыл бұрын

This was really well explained 👍

@_chow17 4 жыл бұрын

Very very well said and described brother. Cheers to that 👌

@muhammadtaufiq1544 3 жыл бұрын

well explained. everything i needed to understand the relay. really appreciated.

@johnraymomd3004 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you did the video it was very easy to understand how you explained everything

@sterlynali6679 6 жыл бұрын

You explain it so perfect

@los_87 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Im can wire stuff up but you took the time on explaining how to wire a relay. Thanks for that information.

@DEInTheGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the vid

@cre8tivegarage157 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!! i'm about to get my light situation taken care of immediately. Your knowledge really helped!

@peterrehberg3752 11 ай бұрын

Great vid. Easy to follow. Adding fogs to my recently purchased blazer. Been years since I've done this kinda work so it was great to reacquaint myself with the steps. Excellent

@chriscarnevale628 6 жыл бұрын

great job perfect just what I was looking for

@DEInTheGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Glad it helped you!

@lancedorian1722 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great explanation video, the best I’ve seen. Thank you!

@DEInTheGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@djdevnyc 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely detailed and precise! Thanks

@paulgregory5789 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and liked the shot of the dogs playing at the end🐶Well done and learned a lot.

@chrisgertz9591 3 жыл бұрын

the best explanation, very helpful, thank you

@bnicholasvideo 4 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation on this.

@ryanjohnson4571 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best video. Thanks for the help man

@yangonnerd6669 2 жыл бұрын

Man you thought me so much!! Thanks so much. Took me a while to find proper explanation as to why i might need a relay or not, and how to wire it! Awesome!! Can wire my aux lights on motorbike and my foglights on my car properly thanks to you!