How to Wire Up a Pollak 7-Way to 12-Volt Adapter so that it Only Has Power When in Reverse
Question:
Do they make this same adapter but I need it to only send power when put into reverse. I have a led light that plugs into a cigarette plug and I need an afapter like this that I can it into but I only want it to come on in reverse. Thanks
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
Here is what you could do, you could install a Tow Ready Battery Isolation Solenoid # PK5231201 on the 12 volt power circuit of your 7-way so that it would only have power when the reverse light circuit is activated.
You would connect the solenoid in line with the 12 volt accessory wire by attaching either side of the circuit on the outer bigger terminals and then running a wire that was tapped into the reverse light circuit on the middle, smaller terminal. This will basically make the 12 volt accessory only active when the reverse lights are on and then you could plug in the Pollak 7-Way to 12 Volt Power Outlet Adapter # PK11896 and it would have power only when you wanted it to.
Check out the picture I attached to see how the solenoid would wire in.
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