How to Install a Brake Light Switch on a Golf Cart
Golf carts have become an increasingly desirable means of transportation in warmer climates throughout the south and west. People have enjoyed taking their carts through communities and down small town streets for several years now. Because of the need for safety while operating a motorized vehicle, no matter the size, a brake light is important and wise to install.
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Things You'll Need
- 5/16-inch drill bit
- 5/32-inch drill bit
- Tail light set with switch, mounting harness and 36 volt-12 volt conversion capability
- Drill
- Nut
- Washer
- Cable ties
Instructions
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Mark the spots on the rear of the golf cart where you would like the brake lights to be. The instructions that come with the tail light package should indicate suggested mounting locations. Drill into the markings with the 5/12-inch drill bit.
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Push the lighting wires through the holes and mount them with the cable ties along the underside of the golf cart frame. Keep the wires high and away from the tires. The battery is located beneath the seats, so only mount the wires down to where the seats are located.
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Screw the mounting harness onto the outer rear of the golf cart. This may be one piece or two smaller pieces depending on the kit. Set the lights into the harness by snapping them into place.
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Drill a hole with the 5/32-inch drill bit into the dash panel of the golf cart. Slip the light switch wire into the hole and tighten down the switch with a nut and washer to the underside of the dash panel. Pull the switch wire back to the tail light wire and connect them via a snap. The kit is prepared so that the wires click together to form a connection.
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Open the seat to access the battery and lift open the battery lid. Place the negative wire from the lights onto an open screw in the negative panel of the battery. Connect the positive wire from the lights onto a corresponding open screw in the positive panel of the battery.
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Tips & Warnings
The 36 volt-12 volt converter is necessary because most commercial golf carts do not come equipped with a fuse box. This reducer will serve as the fuse converter for the battery.
After connecting one wire to the battery, avoid touching the exposed wire to the opposing pole. The cables may spark unless you keep positives and negatives separated.
