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Best Method to Wire (4) Switches & Relays?


MotoMedic

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As the title says, I'm trying to decide the best method for wiring four illuminated accessory rocker switches and relays, while also having all of them turn on/off with keyed ignition.

 

My thoughts so far involve using 5 relays...

Relay #1 - Input + from battery; on/off from RAP / keyed ignition; output + to the illuminated switches.

Relays #2-5 - Input + from battery; on/off from illuminated switches; output + to accessories.

 

Is there a better/simpler way..?

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If I could only show you a matrix assembly from the f-16 lol. Your idea seems pretty good . I would think it better to use your method so you can isolate a relay if a switch stops working. If not, you could splice the positive output(s) together and use less relays.

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Update: I've done many wiring projects in the past but never LEDs. Looking at my Carling rocker switches, they're rated for 10 amps each. Then I looked at my lights... max current that'll be pulled by any of the circuits: 3.8 amps. So, realized I'll only need one relay for RAP on/off then split to four switches. Sweet!

 

Thank you to everyone who commented.

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