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pro tree bypass wiring for reverse #2310041
05/23/17 10:37 PM
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put in a pro tree transbrake and having to push the button on the steering wheel while backing up is a pain in the deriere, I know there is a way to use the 3 prong backup lite/neutral safty switch to activate the reverse but I would like to see a diagrahm as to how it is done just so I don't burn somthing up or short somthing out like my delay box. lol work


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Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: dartman366] #2310044
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I just run another switch (fuel pump #1 on my painless panel) to it. It only feeds back as far as the wheel button and doesn't activate the throttle stop or anything else. It's cool because it's a two way rocker that will stay on or you can hold it on.

Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: dartman366] #2310047
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My son wired a relay in with the reverse lights. When you put the shifter in reverse, the lights trigger the relay and energize the brake for reverse.

Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: dartman366] #2310206
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On a 3 prong switch the middle terminal is the ground for the starter relay. The outer 2 are for reverse lights. So bring power to 1 terminal and the other goes to your trans brake wire. So when you put it into reverse it activates the trans brake.!!!! You can not do it if is a clean neutral valve body.


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Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: dartman366] #2310215
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Yep use the two outer posts on the three prong as the switch but I would let that trigger a relay - trans brakes are a little more power hungry than a couple of light bulbs

Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: JAKE68] #2310216
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Originally Posted By JAKE68
On a 3 prong switch the middle terminal is the ground for the starter relay. The outer 2 are for reverse lights. So bring power to 1 terminal and the other goes to your trans brake wire. So when you put it into reverse it activates the trans brake.!!!! You can not do it if is a clean neutral valve body.
this is how i did mine and never had a prob in the 2 years i had the TB,mabey only 100 passes but used reverse alot.

Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: bonefish] #2310608
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Originally Posted By bonefish
Originally Posted By JAKE68
On a 3 prong switch the middle terminal is the ground for the starter relay. The outer 2 are for reverse lights. So bring power to 1 terminal and the other goes to your trans brake wire. So when you put it into reverse it activates the trans brake.!!!! You can not do it if is a clean neutral valve body.
this is how i did mine and never had a prob in the 2 years i had the TB,mabey only 100 passes but used reverse alot.
Ok thanks guys, this sounds like the way I am going to do it but one last question, by activating the transbrake this way how does that affect the delay box by back feeding the 12 volt power.


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Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: dartman366] #2310623
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Not trying to be negative , but what's the big deal about holding in a button on your wheel when backing up. Your hand( hands are on the wheel anyhow) guess I don't understand the issue.


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Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: B3422W5] #2310634
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Originally Posted By B3422W5
Not trying to be negative , but what's the big deal about holding in a button on your wheel when backing up. Your hand( hands are on the wheel anyhow) guess I don't understand the issue.
nothin if you only back straight up.

Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: B3422W5] #2310637
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because I am old fat and lazy,,,,it is a bit of a pain trying to back out away from the trailer turn the wheel while trying to pay attention to other cars and people and not take your thumb off the button while criss crossing your arms,, some one said to add a bunch of delay in the box, then I would just forget to take it out and sit on the line waiting to launch for 3 minutes all the while thinking to myself gawd I hope Don don't find out about this. LOL!!


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Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: bonefish] #2310638
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Originally Posted By bonefish
Originally Posted By B3422W5
Not trying to be negative , but what's the big deal about holding in a button on your wheel when backing up. Your hand( hands are on the wheel anyhow) guess I don't understand the issue.
nothin if you only back straight up.


And with a dedicated race only car, that's about all you would need to back up for, is out of the trailer or off the starting line if somebody broke.......or put the button on a detachable cord so you have better control if you have to saw the wheel

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Re: pro tree bypass wiring for reverse [Re: B3422W5] #2310734
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Originally Posted By B3422W5
Originally Posted By bonefish
Originally Posted By B3422W5
Not trying to be negative , but what's the big deal about holding in a button on your wheel when backing up. Your hand( hands are on the wheel anyhow) guess I don't understand the issue.
nothin if you only back straight up.


And with a dedicated race only car, that's about all you would need to back up for, is out of the trailer or off the starting line if somebody broke.......or put the button on a detachable cord so you have better control if you have to saw the wheel


Absolute pain in the butt with button on the steering wheel down
Had a car in my barn for a while and moved it around while working on it.Trying to turn it hand over hand you have to let go bumping in and out of reverse.much prefer the Terminator style buttons. twocents


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