Installing a pin switch

[Jsherman88]

Hello everyone,

Looking for information on installing a pin switch so I can install recessed lights on the bottom of the rear trunk door to activate when the trunk is open and turn off when it is closed.

I would like to run the switch to current wiring I have in the area powering a cobra 400 stick. Switch is on w/closed trunk = just cobra lights up
Switch is on w/open trunk = recessed lights and cobra light up.
switch is off w/open trunk = no cobra or recessed lights

any help on installing and wiring these would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Evtech161]

Most pin switches will use the ground. Switch pushed in lights off(no ground)
Switch pops out, ground connects. Lights turn on.

 

[shues]

This project sounds like a prime candidate for using a relay. The trigger for the relay could be the factory trunk light.

 

[Evtech161]

This project sounds like a prime candidate for using a relay. The trigger for the relay could be the factory trunk light.

this can work also...However, depending on the vehicle,year make and model, you need to be careful that you have the correct voltage.. some of the newer vehicles are using a lower voltage led for domes, and some tie into the veichles CAN Bus, and can cause damage... just my experience

 

[billyfromhill]

What if you used something like this to trigger a relay?

http://magnasphere.com/project/omnidirectional-tilt-switch/
http://magnasphere.com/project/unidirectional-tilt-switch/