[General] HOW TO: Wire up spot lights (VX, VY, VZ and possibly other models)

[sixes]

Correct mate

 

[turbovich]

Correct mate

Thankyou.

 

[vxcalais_01]

As this thread was started some time ago, do the kits that come with the H4 adapters to back of globe resolve the negative switching headlights issue ? What do people do with the dust cover ? Looking to install light bar on the old vx.

 

[turbovich]

Ok. All sorted. Massive improvement. I'm talking night n day. Way above expectations, as vy lights sux.
I mounted light bar ($20) behind grille n carved out Lion for max 'penetration'
Not for stealth look. But to avoid it....
A: Being booted off.
B: Being stolen.
C: Being booted off and then stolen.
Thankyou to OP.

 

[Fitzbowman]

First, I have done this on VX,VY and VZ. Should also work for VR/VS/VT. Colour codes may vary so check your manual or do a bit of testing before you wire it up the way I have done in the diagram.

I have been asked a few times as to why wiring up a set of spotties or driving lights can't be done the normal way on a Commodore. The main reason is that the newer style Commodores us what is called "positive switching". Simple terms mean that the switch / line have constant power so wiring up extra lights to work off the high beam in a conventional way will not work.

Follow the diagram below to install a set of spot lights or driving lights. Ensure you have a switch installed so as to remain compliant with state / territory regulations (separate switch for on/off accessory lights when high beam is activated)

*This can also be used for installing fog lights using the park light circuit, check the colour coded wires in your manual*

Hope this can help some of you who do long distance driving.

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I have a 2007 vz and am wondering how to get the switch from the engine bay to the cab. Any solutions?

 

[sixes]

I have a 2007 vz and am wondering how to get the switch from the engine bay to the cab. Any solutions?

Either side of the firewall will have a rubber grommet you can poke the wires through. There will be a couple of spots you can see where the insulation has cut outs to gain access.

 

[Andrew1414]

First, I have done this on VX,VY and VZ. Should also work for VR/VS/VT. Colour codes may vary so check your manual or do a bit of testing before you wire it up the way I have done in the diagram.

I have been asked a few times as to why wiring up a set of spotties or driving lights can't be done the normal way on a Commodore. The main reason is that the newer style Commodores us what is called "positive switching". Simple terms mean that the switch / line have constant power so wiring up extra lights to work off the high beam in a conventional way will not work.

Follow the diagram below to install a set of spot lights or driving lights. Ensure you have a switch installed so as to remain compliant with state / territory regulations (separate switch for on/off accessory lights when high beam is activated)

*This can also be used for installing fog lights using the park light circuit, check the colour coded wires in your manual*

Hope this can help some of you who do long distance driving

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Hi sixes
thanks for the wiring diagram info for VZ installed lights onto crewman.Made the installation much easier,as-otherwise. Would have been scratching my head trying to work out the wiring for switching the relay ,cheers