I'm using a three way toggle, ON-OFF-ON with a left and right indicator light. No diodes.

 

snakebit,
Can you explain in a little more detail how your set is wired? Thanks.

 

Giff,
You are right.
Larry

 

I'M USING A THREE WAY TOGGLE, ON-OFF-ON, WITH TWO INDICATOR LIGHTS IN THE DASH. BECAUSE I AM USING ALL FOUR REAR LIGHTS FOR BRAKES, AND TWO AND TWO FOR L AND R TURN, I NEEDED TO WIRE IN THE DIODES TO ELIMINATE FEEDBACK.

 

So, we are saying with two dash indicators, we do need the diodes in case separate stop and turn lights are not desired, in other words combined as mlagace said. But with separate stop and turn, then no doides with two indicator lights.

 

Dont forget about your hazzards and brake lights. Depending on your circuit layout, it may require them...a diode just allows current to flow in one direction only. It is possible to not use them, it just depends on your circuit layout. Many builders use them because it can reduce thew complexity and amount of wiring required.

HTH

 

Originally posted by mlagace:
I'M USING A THREE WAY TOGGLE, ON-OFF-ON, WITH TWO INDICATOR LIGHTS IN THE DASH. BECAUSE I AM USING ALL FOUR REAR LIGHTS FOR BRAKES, AND TWO AND TWO FOR L AND R TURN, I NEEDED TO WIRE IN THE DIODES TO ELIMINATE FEEDBACK.

The facility to use 4 brake lights/4 turn lights is usually built into the turn signal switch circuitry. How do you keep your brake lights from blinking when not turning and what happens when you step on the brake with the turn signal on?

 

FYI
Diodes also drop the voltage by 0.7 volts.