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desjardo 05-09-2010 03:44 PM

Wiring off road lights - Help
 
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Hope this is in right categorie but here goes;

I got two 100 watt halogens with my next to free bed bar.

Also got wiring harness and relay. Just not sure if power goes to relay then switch or vice versa...
Heres some pics that may help me get an answer...

joeynm22 05-09-2010 04:18 PM

Re: Wiring off road lights - Help
 
This is what I came up with.
Next time post a pic of your one line.
Here goes.
Relay 12V to batt, #85 to first terminating post/ far right on switch or +. Number 30A Center post on switch. 30 Load for lights.

desjardo 05-09-2010 05:35 PM

Re: Wiring off road lights - Help
 
Thanks. Not sure what you mean by one line though.
I do understand the grnd symbol n such but was confused as to what went where.
Your directions dont work perfectly with wires included but thinking some missing. although I am unsure what the two small yellow wires are for.

desjardo 05-09-2010 05:50 PM

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Friend just sent me this;

RangerLuc 05-09-2010 05:57 PM

Re: Wiring off road lights - Help
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by desjardo (Post 121519)
Friend just sent me this;

thats the KC wiring diagram, dont know if its the same for your lights

CUTiger 05-14-2010 02:56 AM

Re: Wiring off road lights - Help
 
Yeh the KC diagram will work. I usually pull the supply wire for the switch off the headlight switch, this way the lights can't be left on unless you leave your headlights on. (this can be off the wire for parking lights, low or high beams). Other then that it should be pretty easy.

sgtsandman 05-14-2010 04:33 AM

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That's a pretty good wiring diagram. Like stated above, if the switch is powered off the head lights or parking lights, it will keep you from killing your battery. If the relay isn't sealed, make sure it is mounted inside the cab some where. Mounting it in the engine bay will only cause you continuous problems from moisture getting in and corroding the contacts. Found that out the hard way...

desjardo 05-14-2010 05:10 AM

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Thanks guys. Waiting on bed bAr still but can't wait to install these. Light up the prairies.


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