Vehicle Lighting Overview¶
This section covers all street-legal DOT-required lighting circuits controlled by the Command Touch CT4 and PMU.
System Components¶
Controller: Command Touch CT4 - Steering column-mounted multifunction controller
- Turn signal control (left/right) with GPS auto-cancel
- Headlight control (low/high beam)
- Powered by START battery CONSTANT (40A fuse) + Ignition RUN signal
Power Distribution: PMU - Programmable power management
- DRL/Parking lights (Out 23)
- Brake lights (Out 21)
- Reverse lights (Out 22)
Lighting Systems¶
Headlights¶
- Type: Baja Designs LP6 DOT LED (complete replacement)
- Low Beam: CT4 SW3 (3.6A total) - latching on/off
- High Beam: CT4 SW4 (5.6A total) - momentary or latching
- DRL: PMU Out 23 (0.8A total) - automatic with ignition, auto-off when headlights on
- See: Headlights for complete specifications
Turn Signals¶
- Front: Dedicated amber LED turn signals (CT4 SW1/SW2)
- Rear: Integrated into Maxbilt Round Trail Tail lights (YELLOW wire)
- Features: GPS auto-cancel, lane change mode, hazard function
- See: Turn Signals for complete specifications
Tail, Brake & Reverse Lights¶
- Type: Maxbilt Round Trail Tail LED (4-function)
- Brake: PMU Out 21 (3A) - trigger via brake pedal switch
- Reverse: PMU Out 22 (5A) - trigger via transmission switch, also activates WolfBox camera
- Turn: CT4 SW1/SW2 (internal diode isolation in Maxbilt)
- Marker/Parking: PMU Out 23 (DRL/parking circuit)
- See: Tail, Brake & Reverse for complete specifications
DRL & Parking Lights¶
- Circuit: PMU Out 23 (7A capacity, ~2A load)
- Components: LP6 DRL, Maxbilt tail markers
- Control: Automatic with ignition, PMU logic disables when headlights on
- No external relay needed - handled by PMU programming
- See: DRL & Parking Lights for complete specifications
Power Sources¶
| Circuit | Power Source | Capacity | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT4 Controller | START battery CONSTANT | 40A | ~20A |
| Headlights Low/High | CT4 SW3/SW4 | 10A each | 3.6/5.6A |
| DRL/Parking | PMU Out 23 | 7A | ~2A |
| Brake Lights | PMU Out 21 | 7A | ~3A |
| Reverse Lights | PMU Out 22 | 7A | ~5A |
Key Features¶
- GPS Auto-Cancel: Turn signals cancel after turns
- DRL Auto-Off: PMU programming disables DRL when headlights activate
- Diode Isolation: Turn signals and brake lights integrated without backfeed
Related Documentation¶
- Command Touch CT4 - Controller specifications and programming
- PMU Power Distribution - Power management and programming
- Offroad Lighting - Auxiliary and offroad lighting circuits
- Control Interfaces Overview - All control interfaces