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Pathologicaldriver 10-05-2024 05:30 AM

Wiring offroad spot and flood lights
 
Hello!
I’d like to install spot and flood lights to the top of a recently purchased roof rack on my 2001 986.
I’d like to control them with a switch replacing one of the blank ones in the center console.
How can i go about wiring this?
Thanks!

78F350 10-05-2024 06:10 AM

Did your lights come with a wiring kit? I have found that the kits that come with a switch and relay are the best way to go.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4d9dc5e3_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...93321334_b.jpg

Otherwise, the simplest way is to run a wire from the 'phone option connector' under the center console for +12v to your switch, then on to the lights. See: http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/54064-what-does-plug-under-dash-go.html

Pathologicaldriver 10-05-2024 06:23 AM

Thank you! That phone connector is really cool.

I’m still researching which lights to get, based on if I can use a center console switch, included basic toggle switch, or some bluetooth panel.

I’m also new to car wiring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78F350 (Post 663423)
Did your lights come with a wiring kit? I have found that the kits that come with a switch and relay are the best way to go.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4d9dc5e3_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...93321334_b.jpg

Otherwise, the simplest way is to run a wire from the 'phone option connector' under the center console for +12v to your switch, then on to the lights. See: http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/54064-what-does-plug-under-dash-go.html


Pathologicaldriver 10-05-2024 06:28 AM

Thank you!
That phone connector seems perfect.
I’m still researching which lights to get, depending on if i can use a center console switch, kit toggle switch, or a bluetooth panel.


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