Wiring Lights into Cigarette Lighter

[4.0slowexplorer]

I know certain things can be wired into the cigarette lighter and I was wondering if there was some way I could wire a switch for my fog lights into the cigarette lighter? Any help would be appreciated! (I have a 96 Sport)

 

[Alec]

Welcome!

I would not use the cig lighter circuit to draw power for an accessory like lights. You can use it to power the switch for the lights, but use a relay and take power directly from the battery for the lights themselves.

 

[4.0slowexplorer]

ok cool, thanks!
Does anyone know of any sites that explain/show diagrams of how to do this?

 

[Alec]

kc, hella, and piaa all have diagrams on thier websites.

 

[Bill Kemp]

You'll also find one in this forums FAQ.

 

[4.0slowexplorer]

Thanks, you guys kick ass.
So does this forum

 

[hydroxy]

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/relay.htm