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Chicken lights?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by ShadowCat, Dec 10, 2013.

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  1. Dec 10, 2013 #1
    ShadowCat

    ShadowCat Bobtail Member

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    I think that's what they're called...

    I'm actually trying to find out about the lights that truckers will blink back at you when you flash them that it's safe to get in front when they pass. These are not connected to the headlights (thus turning off and on head/brake lights) are they?

    I would like to put something similar (I guess in my case they'd have to be removable) on my four-wheeler so that I can "thank" rigs when they flash me over, like they do when I flash them over. The only way I know of at the moment is to tap brakes but I won't do that since it is not safe for me or the rig so I wanted something I could put on a toggle and light them up then turn them back off.

    I hope I'm making sense...does anyone have suggestions for putting these lights on? What type of light I could legally put on? Difficulty of wiring?

    Thanks in advance for the help :)
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2013 #2
    o/otony

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    thats just the marker lights switch, lol.
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2013 #3
    ShadowCat

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    Ok, but I wanted to install something similar/comparable onto my car...which is why I was asking about types/ease of install/etc. :biggrin_25519:
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2013 #4
    STexan

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    Would be hard on a car. Trucks are pre-wired and switched from the factory to provide this "functionality". Today's newer cars would be very difficult to re-wire at the various points required to allow this.
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2013 #5
    ShadowCat

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    Well darn...it is a newer car, 2008. I wouldn't necessarily care if it were something I didn't have to wire in...as long as it worked. Maybe something battery (not car batt) powered. Thinking...thinking...
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2013 #6
    Poneill.45

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    Just let your hazard lights flash about 3 times. Thats what some trucks do that dont have that option, like mine. Lol!
     
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    bgreyhart and DsquareD Thank this.
  9. Dec 10, 2013 #7
    ShadowCat

    ShadowCat Bobtail Member

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    That's not a bad idea Poneill. Thanks :)
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2013 #8
    CondoCruiser

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    +1 on what poneill said.

    The other option is to install your own interrupt switch. It's nothing but a simple spring loaded switch that is normally closed. Then you would have to find the wire to the parking lights and install that switch on it. Radio Shack, Amazon, Ebay and I even think home centers sell them.

    If your interested in trying that I can tell you which wire with the year, make and model.

    It includes drilling a hole in the dash, cutting a wire in two and attaching it to the switch. Then you stick the switch through your hole you drilled and put the nut on.

    They would definitely think you are a trucker. :)
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2013 #9
    crb

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    i use my flashers.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2013 #10
    ShadowCat

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    Condo, out of curiosity, I would like to know which wire...just in case I decide to do it instead of using flashers.
    I have a 2008 Pt Cruiser. I know, it doesn't exactly say Trucker's wife, but with my new bumper sticker it will! :biggrin_255:
     
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