The best way is to wire it through a relay. You’ll need to run down to the auto parts store and pick up a few things. Get one of these universal bosch style relays;
Dorman Conduct-Tite! 84601 - Relay | O'Reilly Auto Parts
While you’re there, you’ll also need a couple of inline fuses. One to protect the relay and lights, and one to protect the on/off dash switch. Pick whichever fuse holder style you like, and just match the rated amps of the lights for the fuse, and then match the rated amps of the switch for that fuse.
You’ll of course need some wire. I defaulted to 12 gauge for the red positive wire for most of my accessories, and 16 gauge for the black negative wire. It’s probably overkill for what you’re wiring, but I like overkill :witless:
You’ll need a dash switch. There are tons of different kinds of on/off switches you can use. I personally would order one of these to match your current factory rocker switches;
OTRATTW :: Switch w/Rocker :: Contura X :: Lighting
You’ll need all the appropriate wiring components (crimp connectors and terminals, heat shrink tubing, electrical tape, wire loom)
Here’s a wiring diagram I pulled off the net to use as a guide. It’s a good idea to test everything first before you wire it all up in your Ranger. If you’ve never wired anything using a relay, it can be a little intimidating. I know, I was just there not too long ago
eaceful: It’s really pretty simple though.
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Dorman Conduct-Tite! 84601 - Relay | O'Reilly Auto Parts
While you’re there, you’ll also need a couple of inline fuses. One to protect the relay and lights, and one to protect the on/off dash switch. Pick whichever fuse holder style you like, and just match the rated amps of the lights for the fuse, and then match the rated amps of the switch for that fuse.
You’ll of course need some wire. I defaulted to 12 gauge for the red positive wire for most of my accessories, and 16 gauge for the black negative wire. It’s probably overkill for what you’re wiring, but I like overkill :witless:
You’ll need a dash switch. There are tons of different kinds of on/off switches you can use. I personally would order one of these to match your current factory rocker switches;
OTRATTW :: Switch w/Rocker :: Contura X :: Lighting
You’ll need all the appropriate wiring components (crimp connectors and terminals, heat shrink tubing, electrical tape, wire loom)
Here’s a wiring diagram I pulled off the net to use as a guide. It’s a good idea to test everything first before you wire it all up in your Ranger. If you’ve never wired anything using a relay, it can be a little intimidating. I know, I was just there not too long ago
eaceful: It’s really pretty simple though.
