What switched power source?

[RadioHowie]

Maybe I've missed something in reading all this good stuff, but Art, you didn't make it clear if you were wanting to use the power-outlet 12v source to power the lights? ...or to trigger a relay? The power-outlet, IIRC, is only about 3 amps, which may not be enough to power your Denalis.

 

[Fred W]

I'm pretty sure he is just wanting to only use the signal to trigger a relay to switch the real power to the lights. It would definitely not be adequate to power a couple of aux lights, even the watt miserly LED variety.

I still think the horn wire is much more easily accessible than digging into the faring under the glove box. But, as usual, YMMV

 

[art miller]

Fred is correct. I am going to connect the wire terminals for the lights direct to the battery as per Denali wiring instructions. There is a white wire with no terminal which is to be connected to a switched 12V source. I was thinking the powerlet in the glove box would be most convenient as I never use that powerlet. Since it is only going to power the off/on switch do you not think that line has sufficient juice? I could use the horn if not the powerlet source.

 

[RadioHowie]

Should be fine. I doubt the relay's gonna pull 3 amps. That would be unthinkable.

 

[art miller]

Many thanks to all you good members. I've gotten many good ideas and help from the pool of experience herein. A few good laughs as well!!!!

 

[Warpdrv]

Go here and check post #5 by SliverHound for a slick and easy switch source.

Thanks Bro....

That was the post I was looking for....

 

[Fred W]

Those big 12V 30A automotive relays typically draw less than 1/4 amp through the coil. No problem at all running it off of the accessory socket wire.

It's a cigarette lighter style socket in the glove box BTW, not a Powerlet.