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i really love how you go into detail of your video blogs. you just help people like my self when they don't know how things work. take it easy mossman have a happy new year.
This isn't the normal way you would hook up a relay. This is just for the Polaris that has constant power going to the wires and then grounds them to activate things.
Thanks, worked like a charm for putting reverse lights on my 2013 Ranger 900 XP. Wish I would've gotten a waterproof relay, but I'll do my best to heat shrink to protect from elements.
Just watched your video on the backup lights, AND your backup cam install. Could you also connect your backup camera to activate in reverse using the same relay?
You can. Sometimes when you hook up LED lights with the same power wire as a backup cam it can cause interferance. You don't get a clear picture. That might not happen if you are using small LED lights. That has happened on my truck but I am using two 18w LED backup lights.
i had a weird problem with my 20 inch cheap ebay led light bar on my truck. one night while i was inside my house my buddy/neighbor messaged me and said i left my light bar on and that it was really dim then messaged me back that it started flickering on an off, i went out sure enough it was doing that .with out it having the key switch turned on and the toggle switch /relay harness it came with was off. it still puzzles me what the hell was going on with it that day
Mossmann381! Will this set up work on an 05 Ranger XP? My wires for the reverse are a different color. I’ve got 2 purple and 2 red with white stripe that each run into a crimped single connector.
You can test to see if it has constant power. I think the 05 Rangers are the same as this 16. This should work with any setup that uses a constant power and then a ground to turn something on.
Mossman, thry using the "HELLA H84989011 5 Terminal Mini Relay Socket - Bracket" when using relays. I like them because they give you a better ability to waterproof and it's easier to replace a blown relay.
I will have to look into that. I know this one isn't sealed all that great but this doesn't see much road time so corrosion isn't that bad on this machine.
The sockets I've used aren't waterproof, but they can be sealed with silicone on the back side and dielectric grease at the connection. You can get the sealed ones, too though. I just liked the stackable nature of these brackets. I showed them in my Suburban overview video.
A 4 prong relay is all you need. Should be able to find one at your local auto parts store. My part # will do you no good. I have no idea how old mine is. I found it in the drawer.
Not really a gremlin. Polaris sends constant power to most of the electrical parts and then grounds them to make them work. It's kind of odd but I think it's getting more common.
Polaris does not send constant power to electrical parts then ground them to make them operate. That would be a direct short to ground if they did. They utilize an isolated ground. Now, try and install a lighted switch on the light circuit!
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Things that might help you with a project like this:
Sealed Relays: amzn.to/2rb48Bv
White Rock Lights: amzn.to/2DWzcxb
This video contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and buy, I'll receive a small commission.
You jumped 85 and 30, on the link you provided 85 is ground and 30 is fused power? Did you mean to say 30 and 86? Thanks
Thanks! I saw another video that basically showed the relay, so this is helpful to see the final install and the relay. Good work.
i really love how you go into detail of your video blogs. you just help people like my self when they don't know how things work. take it easy mossman have a happy new year.
This isn't the normal way you would hook up a relay. This is just for the Polaris that has constant power going to the wires and then grounds them to activate things.
Same scenario, Worked great for my Kawasaki mule FXR thanks
Glad it helped.
Thanks, worked like a charm for putting reverse lights on my 2013 Ranger 900 XP. Wish I would've gotten a waterproof relay, but I'll do my best to heat shrink to protect from elements.
best video on the internet! solved my issue right away!
Glad to help. This stumped me for awhile until I came up with this solution.
Just watched your video on the backup lights, AND your backup cam install. Could you also connect your backup camera to activate in reverse using the same relay?
You can. Sometimes when you hook up LED lights with the same power wire as a backup cam it can cause interferance. You don't get a clear picture. That might not happen if you are using small LED lights. That has happened on my truck but I am using two 18w LED backup lights.
I look forward to the next addition to your Ranger
Thanks for the in depth video, this helped me out.
Off topic...how much wider is the bike with tracks? Thanks, I enjoy the vids.
Thanks, it's not that much wider with the tracks. I don't know exact measurements.
i had a weird problem with my 20 inch cheap ebay led light bar on my truck. one night while i was inside my house my buddy/neighbor messaged me and said i left my light bar on and that it was really dim then messaged me back that it started flickering on an off, i went out sure enough it was doing that .with out it having the key switch turned on and the toggle switch /relay harness it came with was off. it still puzzles me what the hell was going on with it that day
It had to of been getting power. I would say moisture in the switch or relay would be my guess.
Thanks for the video did my 18 ranger 1000xp, works like a charm
Glad to help. This took awhile to figure out.
Mossmann381! Will this set up work on an 05 Ranger XP? My wires for the reverse are a different color. I’ve got 2 purple and 2 red with white stripe that each run into a crimped single connector.
You can test to see if it has constant power. I think the 05 Rangers are the same as this 16. This should work with any setup that uses a constant power and then a ground to turn something on.
Thanks. I’ll have to look into it and see. Great video btw.
Thanks. I’ll have to look into it and see. Great video btw.
Thanks. I’ll have to look into it and see. Great video btw.
Mossman, thry using the "HELLA H84989011 5 Terminal Mini Relay Socket - Bracket" when using relays. I like them because they give you a better ability to waterproof and it's easier to replace a blown relay.
I will have to look into that. I know this one isn't sealed all that great but this doesn't see much road time so corrosion isn't that bad on this machine.
The sockets I've used aren't waterproof, but they can be sealed with silicone on the back side and dielectric grease at the connection. You can get the sealed ones, too though. I just liked the stackable nature of these brackets. I showed them in my Suburban overview video.
Hooked everything up the way you have it and the relay buzzes and the lights flicker.
You have it hooked up wrong or a bad relay.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD, Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack I love how you draw out "A's"
Awesome. Thanks very much!!!
What relay did you use part#
A 4 prong relay is all you need. Should be able to find one at your local auto parts store. My part # will do you no good. I have no idea how old mine is. I found it in the drawer.
what lights are those and where did you get them?
JDM astar rock lights. Should be able to find them on Amazon. They come in a pack of 4.
mossman381 thanks
How many plow trucks do u and ur dad own
Only two.
does that thing got a heater to in the cab
I have a heater on order. Polaris sent me a $100 coupon so that is what I ordered. Should be here this week some time.
Can you send me a diagram of how you hooked up the reverse lights to the relay?
All my relay will do is buzz! It is a 5 pin but didn't think that would make a difference?
Truck Fan I think 85 should be the ground.
86 power from switch
does it start
It runs rough.
nice solution
Simple solution for a complicated problem :)
electrical gremlins gotta love em
Not really a gremlin. Polaris sends constant power to most of the electrical parts and then grounds them to make them work. It's kind of odd but I think it's getting more common.
yeah it is getting more common these days
Polaris does not send constant power to electrical parts then ground them to make them operate. That would be a direct short to ground if they did. They utilize an isolated ground.
Now, try and install a lighted switch on the light circuit!
Why what happened to it
Rusted everywhere and blade is old and worn out.
I thought I saw a white Chevy with a strait blade
That truck and plow don't run anymore.