[Vwdiesel] Dim Headlights

Roger Brown r.c.brown at ieee.org
Sun Jan 21 16:06:27 EST 2007


raymond greeley wrote:
> Hello All, as i am also experiencing this dimming i am curious about the 
> wiring set up. are you eliminating the light switch, running the current 
> through the relay which is operated by a toggle somewhere.
> ray

Here is how mine are wired:
	http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Headlights.shtml#WiringHarness

and a wiring diagram:
	http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Images/HeadlightSG-SP.gif

Basically you are using the stock headlight switch to turn the relay coils on and off (~0.1 amps) 
and letting the relays turn the headlights on and off (~15-20 amps).

-- 
    Roger




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