Relay, project

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Topic: Relay, project

Posted By: noregret4life
Subject: Relay, project
Date Posted: April 01, 2006 at 1:17 AM

I am pretty new to relays but have a project in mind.

Looking to install brabus style puddle lights on my CLK Benz. This kit has 10 clusters of leds (12v) 5 on each side of the car.

Usually these pods should activate when the specific door opens (left only when left door open, right only when right door opens). What i would like to do is the following:

1. Be able to override all relays and turn on both of the sides at will.

2. Door open would activate only the specific side (as described above)

3. Turn signal to activate either side of the pod lights (blink pods while turning)

4. Turn both sides on when in reverse.

I think i may need 3 or 4 relays and a few switches. I can get all the required inputs from the car.

Thanks for your help.

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Posted By: hotwaterwizard
Date Posted: April 08, 2006 at 6:44 PM

Is this what you mean to say?

I am pretty new to relays but have a project in mind.

Looking to install brabus style puddle lights on my CLK Benz.
This kit has 10 clusters of leds (12v) 5 on each side of the car.

Usually these pods should activate when the specific door opens
(left only when left door open, right only when right door opens).
What i would like to do is the following:

1. Be able to override all relays and turn on both of the sides at will.

2. Door open would activate only the specific side (as described above)

3. Turn signal to activate either side of the pod lights (blink pods while turning)

4. Turn both sides on when in reverse.

I think I may need 3 or 4 relays and a few switches. I can get all the required inputs from the car.

Thanks for your help.

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John DeRosa (Hotwaterwizard)
Stockton California
When in doubt, try it out !

Posted By: hotwaterwizard
Date Posted: April 08, 2006 at 7:30 PM

Check out these Links on Diodes you may need these.

https://www.carstereo.com/help/diodes_alarms.cfm

https://www.the12volt.com/diodes/diodes.asp

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John DeRosa (Hotwaterwizard)
Stockton California
When in doubt, try it out !

Posted By: noregret4life
Date Posted: April 09, 2006 at 12:58 AM

sorry for the messy post. Something going on with my laptop.

I will check into the diodes option. looks simpler then relays.

Thanks for the tip!