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July 12, 2007, 09:37:58 PM
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goodhookin1

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Lights Help!
« on: July 12, 2007, 09:37:58 PM »
Hi!  have a 1995   aquasport  a 175 and I need some advice. I want to put a set of small 12 volt driving lights on my center console but I can't get the wiring right. I have them mounted to the hand rail over the wind shield  I have three wires to the switch that they came with. Coming off the switch is the hot and a ground. The hot  no problem ! I just don't know were to ground to? Could any one kind of give me a hint. I would be most great full if you can.Thanks goodhookin1  :(
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July 12, 2007, 11:59:18 PM
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John Jones

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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007, 11:59:18 PM »
battery negative post.
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July 18, 2007, 01:50:04 PM
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2007, 01:50:04 PM »
You should have a grounding block that is wired to the negative terminal somewhere. Wire the ground to that : less wire.

July 20, 2007, 12:16:09 AM
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2007, 12:16:09 AM »
Yep, negative can go to a terminal strip or battery ground, but make sure you put a fuse or circuit breaker between the hot lead and the switch.  You can run the wires through the rails if you want - makes for a cleaner installation.  

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