Connecting Off road lights to high beam

[Ted]

Hi guys, after having used the search button extensively i'm abit lost as to how im going to do this.

I've got 2 extra lights mounted on my bullbar and want to connect them to the high beam switch on my headlights. So when I flip on my high beam the lights are activated also. as I dont have a multimeter to see what cable does what i'm abit lost as to what connects to what.

I've noticed that behind the regular headlights there are 3 cables which connect into the headlight, im assuming 2 are pos/neg and 1 is an earthing wire, or is the 3rd wire to activate the high beam?

Also, if I connect the off road lights directly to my headlights will I need to worry about overloading the fuse when running high beam for extended periods longer of time?

The lights came with wires, connectors, a relay and a switch (however I prefer using the high beams over a switch)

Much appreciated,

Ted

[Bigrig]

Hi guys, after having used the search button extensively i'm abit lost as to how im going to do this.

I've got 2 extra lights mounted on my bullbar and want to connect them to the high beam switch on my headlights. So when I flip on my high beam the lights are activated also. as I dont have a multimeter to see what cable does what i'm abit lost as to what connects to what.

I've noticed that behind the regular headlights there are 3 cables which connect into the headlight, im assuming 2 are pos/neg and 1 is an earthing wire, or is the 3rd wire to activate the high beam?

Also, if I connect the off road lights directly to my headlights will I need to worry about overloading the fuse when running high beam for extended periods longer of time?

The lights came with wires, connectors, a relay and a switch (however I prefer using the high beams over a switch)

Much appreciated,

Ted

They can be connected to your headlights highbeam mate, but will need a separate fuse and higher amp wire than the headlights ... Have a hunt through search as I'm pretty sure I've seen wiring diagrams for spotties on here.

[the ferret]

Mate, the two pins are hi and low, the other is neg. If you hook up directly the the high beam wire without a relay on each light, you will melt your control switch on the steering wheel.
You can use the high beam wire at the back of the light to activate the relay, and you will also need a seperate power feed to the relay to power the spots.
You would be best advised to take it to an auto electrician, that way you only pay once. Cheers.

[Finly Owner]

So to take Ferrets advise down to a total novice understanding is as follows:

yes you can go directly off the high beam activation wire

but you need to run aminimium 30amp relay to supply the power to your spot/driving lights

this would be a 5 post relay (1.positive feed 2.positive switch feed 3.earth 4&5. feed to lights)

you will also need a switch to control the spot/driving lights independantly to your headlights inside your cab

if you don't feel confident doing this, pay a pro, if you have everthing prepared ( lights fitted, hole for switch in cab) this will help keep price down.

Hope all this info from Big rig, ferret and I helps.

Tim

[the evil twin]

The 3 pins are Hi beam 12 Volts, Lo Beam 12 Volts and common Earth clockwise from front but use a multimeter to confirm.

Buy a 5 post power relay as others have suggested... BUT check that it is a power relay and not a changeover relay. they look the same but will be marked on the packet.

Just behind the headlight splice a wire into the Hi beam 12 Volts to switch the relay but run that wire to a manual switch in the cabin and back to the relay so you can isolate the relay or your illegal for road use IE you don't want those lights coming on every time you use hi-beam. If the vehicle is only for off roading then no probs.

Buy a fuse holder (pre wired is easiest) and wire from Battery Positive via the fuse to PIn 30 of the relay (no need to fuse the signal wire from teh headlight)... Pins 87 and 87 A go to the lights.

When hi beam is selected and the cabin switch is on then the relay will close and the lights will come on... dim the mains OR switch the switch and they will go off.

[Finly Owner]

I wasn't sure I could put all that in writing without tripping myself little lone any one else. Thanks ET

Tim

[the evil twin]

Hiya Tim... no wuckers... your advice was good so no point in repeating it I just added a bit

Didn't someone post up some really cool pics for the wiring of Spotties etc from "Traxide" or was that another forum ?

[YNOT]

Hiya Tim... no wuckers... your advice was good so no point in repeating it I just added a bit

Didn't someone post up some really cool pics for the wiring of Spotties etc from "Traxide" or was that another forum ?

This one; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?629-Guide-Wiring-Spotlights-to-switch&highlight=spotlight+wiring

Tony

[Ted]

Cheers fella's, been absolute champions. Having connected HID's to my bike a few years ago (GSXR 750 K8) I felt reasonably comfortable purchasing and connecting these however noticing the amount of f#$% ups I could potentially make doing it wrong I think I'll go see a specialist on monday hehe :)

Thanks for the elaborate answers, on to the next big "mod" HID's all round haha :D

[the ferret]

Don't mind help'n Ted, but can we keep the F word out of it, kids, family and women are on here too, cheers, Rod.

[MudRunnerTD]

this might be a good one for you mate

http://www.exploroz.com/images/Articles/544_Image1__TN800.jpg?6654

[Dark 1]

You guys got him sorted, 1 thing to add tho is check with your local authorities to lecality of wiring to headlights only as i'm sure they have to be wired with a switch & hi-beam activation as well.
Ted when you are ready for your HID's let me know & i'll do up some prices for ya.

[Ted]

Thanks for the help guys, absolute champions... sorry bout the language though didnt mean to offend.
Thanks TUF i'll let ya know mate

[Finly Owner]

Thanks for the help guys, absolute champions... sorry bout the language though didnt mean to offend.
Thanks TUF i'll let ya know mate

All good, you know now.

Tim