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Aux lights on 99' U270

Not exactly a secret switch, but the Aux Light switch between the docking lamp switches doesn't seem to do anything. Where are the Aux Lights? Inside? Outside?
Thanks!
Don
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #1 –
Fog lights.  They don't work unless the headlight switch is on.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #2 –
I did a bit of rewiring for the auxiliary lamps. The lights now come on when the ignition switch is "On" and the "Aux Light" switch is "On." I now leave the "Aux Light" switch in the "On" position almost all of the time. I like to have some active lights on the front of the bus in order to be seen more easily. I prefer not to run headlights and marker lamps all of the time.

The rewiring required a couple of butt splices, a couple of spade lugs, and some labels to provide clues regarding the modification.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #3 –
Good tip J.D. I was considering modifying the the headlight circuit so that I could just turn on the headlights without the running lights but like this idea much better. I just added that mod to my ToDo list! (I'm giving you a karma bump for that!)

see ya
ken
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Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #4 –
Ken,

The aux lights were originally wired to use the headlight circuit as the source for power. I changed the source to a 12VDC circuit that is hot whenever the ignition switch is on. I don't remember more details than that.

I was pretty straightforward. I did put labels on the wires indicating what had been changed. Labels are great for folk like me who have short memories.  ;)
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #5 –
Labels are also good for the next owner or for that high school kid at CampingWorld that's trying to figure out where to tap in to power whatever doodad you just bought!

see ya
ken 
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🍺1992 U300 GrandVilla WTBI #4150 FOT FBP 2011
✨6V-92TA DDEC Parlor Coach 350HP Series 92
🏁2011 Nissan XTerra Pro-4X

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #6 –
J.D.,
Did you have to change the circuit now tapped to the Aux lights?  Or, did you add a relay or in-line breaker?
Peter & Beth Martin
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MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
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Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #7 –
Mystery solved! Thanks!
Don
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Fog lights.  They don't work unless the headlight switch is on.
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #8 –
I do like that idea! The project list grows... :)
Don
Quote from: J. D. Stevens –
I did a bit of rewiring for the auxiliary lamps. The lights now come on when the ignition switch is "On" and the "Aux Light" switch is "On." I now leave the "Aux Light" switch in the "On" position almost all of the time. I like to have some active lights on the front of the bus in order to be seen more easily. I prefer not to run headlights and marker lamps all of the time.

The rewiring required a couple of butt splices, a couple of spade lugs, and some labels to provide clues regarding the modification.
The selected media item is not currently available.
Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Aux lights on 99' U270

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –
J.D.,
Did you have to change the circuit now tapped to the Aux lights?  Or, did you add a relay or in-line breaker?
I disconnected wire 20B from "Aux Light" switch. That was the power feed from the headlight switch. I ran a new connection from wire 5, to the former "20B" connection point on the "Aux Light" switch. The circuit for wire 5 has several spades available since it supplies power to switches, gauges, and the Warning Bar. Wire 5 has a circuit breaker, and is powered when the ignition switch is on. The "Aux Light" switch powers a relay for the fog/auxiliary lights. The higher current for the lights is supplied via wire 89 which is protected by an appropriate circuit breaker.

The change is relatively simple and leaves all circuits protected by OEM circuit breakers and relays. I supplied the power to the "Aux Light" switch from a difference circuit. The wire numbers are for a 1997 U295. I got the information from drawing B-2197 and a wire list dated 12/28/95.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX