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Any one knows where the wire to the spot light on a chevy 1/2 ton be connected to and what size fuse and voltage reducer should I use, since the light is 6volts but I am running 12 volts?

Anyone has the instructions for truck (manual Transmission) back-up light switch wiring. I know the switch mounts below on the transmission stick and one wire goes to the light in the back but how about the other wire?

The other wire must be to connect to a power source. What truck are ya working on??

working on chevy 1/2 51. I believe the spot light should go to the + side of the ammeter wehre the horn connects; however, if that is the case I still don't know what king of voltager reducer I should use and or fuse for them.
The reverse light, I think it should be wire to the "B" wire to the regulator or ignition wire.

Your thoughts

Sounds like good choices for both on placement, since they are both add on items I wouldn't be too concerned about correctness, I'm sure different dealers would have installed in different places. As far as power for spot a resistor like on heater may work or you could change out to a 12 volt bulb if base is the same. Fuses are always a great idea on any add on item. Hate to burn down a project if ya know what I mean.

The back up light should be wired to go through the ign. switch. It's a good idea when you start adding lights & assec. to put an aux. fuse panel under the dash. Gang together the circuit's you want going through the switch & the ones that are hot all the time.

I want to add a fuse to the spot light. Should the fuse be on the 12volt wire or the 6 volt side and what size should I go with, 15amps?