Anyone rig up a reverse light shitch on a HST? if so how?

reamer

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Looking to add a reverse light switch so, just like a vehicle, rear lights only come on when in reverse, on off going forward. HST direction pedal offers its own challenges to this.
Any Ideas?
Thanks
Reamer
 

ipz2222

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Radio Shack used to be the place to go for contact switches. An electronics store may have a normally open contact switch. Then it's just figuring out how to mount it.
 

torch

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My suggestion: Motorcycle rear brake light switch assembly. Designed to trigger as soon as the pedal is depressed, then spring loaded to allow full travel.
 

mikester

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Look at your electrical schematics for the backup alarm circuit. Tap in to it to trigger a power relay. Provide fused power line from relay to your desired backup light location. Be happy you are now done.

Personally I would add a manual switch to turn a flood light on when needed. Are you are adding a flashing light with your backup alarm for visual and audio indication?