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2nd April 2011, 07:15 PM
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Connecting Off road lights to high beam
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
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2nd April 2011 07:15 PM
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2nd April 2011, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by
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
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.
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2nd April 2011, 07:25 PM
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Hardcore
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.
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2nd April 2011, 10:39 PM
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Patrol God
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
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2nd April 2011, 11:15 PM
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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.
Last edited by the evil twin; 2nd April 2011 at 11:18 PM.
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2nd April 2011, 11:32 PM
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Patrol God
I wasn't sure I could put all that in writing without tripping myself little lone any one else. Thanks ET
Tim
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2nd April 2011, 11:37 PM
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I am he, fear me
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 ?
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2nd April 2011, 11:39 PM
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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 ?
This one; http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...otlight+wiring
Tony
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3rd April 2011, 01:49 AM
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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
Last edited by YNOT; 3rd April 2011 at 06:13 AM.
Reason: watch the language please
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3rd April 2011, 02:40 AM
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Hardcore
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.
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