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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Rally Light Help

Hey everyone,

I bought my 04 Mini last week and it came with a set of PIAA rally lights. However, none of the wires are hooked up. Basically I'd like to know where I can get a switch to match the other switches in the panel so that I can fit it, and it looks OEM. Also if someone could send me a diagram of their set up that would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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The switch panel is hard to add a toggle switch too. There are some for sale with extra switches. You will need a seperate relay to power the high current lights.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t/13027/cat/22
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Thanks, that's what I figured. Is there any way I can buy just one of the oem switches?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Thomas1
Thanks, that's what I figured. Is there any way I can buy just one of the oem switches?
You can get an OEM toggle, but that doesn't really solve the problem. The toggle rack is controlled by the BCM, and the switches are momentary. You'd need to add a SPST switch that would be activated by the toggle when triggered. People have added regular toggle switches to their rack, but I don't know of an OEM toggle project.
The OEM driving light switch is installed in the knee bolster and is an 'electronic toggle' - it automatically turns off when you turn the engine off.
 
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