Wiring up a rear work light

[steviep]

So on my 2018 Ck3510hse I have the bullet style plugs on the right but on the left I have different plug. This plug doesn't have power. Now looking under the cover on the left side of the steering wheel I found 2 more bullet plugs blue and black that arnt capped . I looked in the fuse box and there is a place for optional beacon light relay and a fuse also. I have more switch spaces on my dash. So I guess my question is I'm wondering if these wires are all part of the optional beacon and if they can be used for rear work light.

 

[steviep]

So today I did some testing the plug on the left next to the seat is for the optional beacon . There is a connector tyrap to the steering wheel that with the right switch and relay you can operate work lights from the dash.

 

[PEJ5]

Interesting. There is a blank switch position on my dash. I'll have to look.

Here is what I found so far on the back of my new to me 2016 5010HS just above the PTO. Three connectors - left to right: A three pin (white plastic), a 6 position with 5 wires, and two bullets.
- The three pin is ground, Constant Hot, and hot when ignition turned to ACC or on.
- The 6 position is clearly for a trailer. Gnd, left signal, right signal, park lights and a 12v hot...all available when ignition is on.
- The bullets are gnd and 12v hot when ignition-on.

My plan is to install a rear facing work light and connect it to the bullet set through a switch positioned in a blank beside the seat. This keeps the wiring short and easy. More to come when the switch arrives.

I will mention that in addition there are a set of bullet connectors on the left and right that are not active in any ignition position. Not sure what they are for. Anyone know?

Peter

 

[JimR]

On my NX4510 HST I wired in my rear LEDS to the right side tail light. I installed a switch on the right rear tail light panel that has two places for a switch.

 

[NPurdy1112]

JimR: Do you happen to have a link or name of the switch you bought that fits that spot? Would be a perfect spot

 

[JimR]

JimR: Do you happen to have a link or name of the switch you bought that fits that spot? Would be a perfect spot

I took the plug out and went to either Auto Zone or Advance Auto parts and got a rocker switch. I made a new hole in the plastic plug with my Dremel tool to fit the new switch. It was very simple to do.

 

[CMV]

I just drilled the rail behind the seat for a round switch. Very easy and there are already a zillion "pilot holes" to choose among if you want. Just move the harnesses mounted under it out of the way first - which probably already are if you're getting at the OEM work light wire.

JimR's way very clean too. Sounds like either can be reached from the seat just fine.

 

[JimR]

I just drilled the rail behind the seat for a round switch. Very easy and there are already a zillion "pilot holes" to choose among if you want. Just move the harnesses mounted under it out of the way first - which probably already are if you're getting at the OEM work light wire.

JimR's way very clean too. Sounds like either can be reached from the seat just fine.

Yup, I can reach my switch easy. mounting on the rail would move it closer. i wanted it enclosed inside the rear light cover.

 

[oosik]

I have a single work light mounted on the bracket that holds the turn signal. There is a simple toggle switch on the bracket also. Power from the pigtails found under the fender. Not the best picture to show the light - but it is there. More than enough light for any night time grading I might do.


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[MikeR 2018]

I have a single work light mounted on the bracket that holds the turn signal. There is a simple toggle switch on the bracket also. Power from the pigtails found under the fender. Not the best picture to show the light - but it is there. More than enough light for any night time grading I might do.


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I like that set up! Where did you get the lights?