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Subject:Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
From:David Beierl
Date:Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:18:03 -0500

At 07:09 PM 2/18/2013, MICHAEL H wrote:
>  I like the idea of a switched 3rd light for tail-gaters and/or
> high beamers. so, David, with an `85 GL, auto. can the existing
> switch gear and wiring tolerate 3 LED lights ?

Check the wattage or current ratings.  The original setup is
switching four to four and a half amps, basically.

However I *seriously* warn you against even thinking about using
bright lights on the back for aggressive purposes.  That's how people
get shot.  I have myself had a pistol pointed at me for giving a
high-beam overtaker a dose of my own high beams after he passed, back
in 1972.  He dropped back and aimed his piece, and I took rapid
evasive action.  I've never forgotten that lesson.

Yours,
David