Spotlight wiring.

[ATH]

Hi all.
Can some kind person point me in the direction of a wiring diagram for a pair of spotlights. I intend to use a relay of course but am not sure of the way to do this and can't find anything in projects.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/1222.jpg
Thanks in advance.
Alan.

[Michael2]

I lifted this off the following link :



http://www.ado13.com/techs/relay.htm


For less voltage drop, I'd suggest replacing the fuse on the power side of the relay with a fusible link.
- Michael2




Relay Wiring Diagram

A relay is typically used to control a component that draws high amperage. The relay allows full power to the component without needing a switch that can carry the amps. The switch only controls the relay. The relay then provides a direct connection to the battery. It should be noted that either the power(86) or ground(85) in the relay control circuit can be switched. In the case of a horn, the horn button would be used to switch the ground lead(85) and power(86) would be provided directly from the fuse box.

This is a typical wiring diagram for a standard relay installed for
headlights, horn, fuel pump, electric fan, etc. If the relay has a
5th terminal, it is not used.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/06/37.jpg

[sschmez]

G'Day Alan

Drivesafe will be along shortly;) to direct you to a couple of threads in the projects area ...

Like this one:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=21998

As threads get older they disappear from the list but can still be found using the search function ....

or

at the bottom of the page, change you display options to display threads "from the beginning" and then scroll through the pages (and pages)

Stevo

over to you Drivesafe
:D:D:D

[ATH]

Thanks both of you. It's a job I've had planned for a while now it'll get down this weekend.
As long as the cook/cleaner hasn't already got a full agenda for me!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/470.jpg
Alan.

[Michael2]

Thanks both of you. It's a job I've had planned for a while now it'll get down this weekend.
As long as the cook/cleaner hasn't already got a full agenda for me!https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/470.jpg
Alan.

I tell my cook/cleaner that she's in charge of domesticity, my portfolios include Fleet Management and Travel ;):o:D

[beforethevision]

Should i go so far as to mention switching ground?
:p

[sschmez]

Should i go so far as to mention switching ground?
:p

Drivesafe will cover that too;)

[Michael2]

Should i go so far as to mention switching ground? :p

it took us ages one night to figure that the reverse light on a TD5 Defender switched earth.

eventually it was a google search that led to a German forum, then to have the computer transliterate the text so we could figure out how to wire the existing switch to the relay for a work lamp.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Alan
I would hold off and get one of Drivesafes headlight/drivinglight DIY combo kits they are easy to follow,all the bits you need are supplied plus your headlights/spotlights are heaps brighter as they get full alternator output power with little power drop.
Also your headlight hi/lo beam switch will now last much longer as it will only be used as a trigger,full headlight voltage no longer runs thru it.
Done my D2,real happy with the kit,will do Debs Rangie if she is a GOOD GIRL;);););)
His Battery controlers a really good too,check the Traxide Tronics website for more info.
Andrew

[Bush65]

The problem with the diagram at the top of this thread is, that spotlights need to switch off when when you dip the headlights.

I second the advise on the drivesafe kits. Excellent kits and easy to install.

[seriesly]

The problem with the diagram at the top of this thread is, that spotlights need to switch off when when you dip the headlights.

I second the advise on the drivesafe kits. Excellent kits and easy to install.

is the diagram at the top of the thread still ok for other items though?

[CraigE]

I would get one of drivesafes kits if your budget allows, not very expensive and as said a great improvement.
:D

[ATH]

You've reminded me, I had an email sometime ago from drivesafe with the instructions as to how to buy that kit.
So I'll do that although my headlights are pretty good as they've got some Fatboy (or something) globes in and are far brighter than normal.
Thanks for the replies.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/13.jpg
Alan.

[Dave110HardTop]

Hi Guys,

This doesnt appear to be listed on the traxside site at moment (just checked)?

Question for you though. I'm ok with my hands, and will have a go at most things (welding, carpentry, whatever) and do ok. For some reason though I cant seem to get electronics to make sense in my head. Are the instructions in the traxside/Drivesafe kits simple enough that I'll be able to do it? Ie, I have no problem connected red wire to blue wire cleanly (no dry joints etc) if I know thats what I should be connecting. However, understanding why i'm connected the red to the blue, but not to the green or even the pink with purple strip seems to be beyond me. Are the instructions that simple?

Its damn annoying to be honest, I've hit the books a few times to try and wrap my head around, and it just doesnt seem to work... Damn brain.

The real irony.. my dads an electronics technician (old school type)...

And yes, I know I could get him to do it, but i'd rather do it myself in the hope something will sink in...

cheers

Dave

[drivesafe]

Hi Guys,

This doesnt appear to be listed on the traxside site at moment (just checked)?

Dave

Hi Dave, sorry about the lack of info on the traxide site, there are a number of new kits either ready or available soon, I have just been so busy that I have not had time to put them up on my web site yet.

All my kits are designed to be installed by anyone who can read instruction, without having to know ANYTHING about vehicle electrics.

In the case of the Headlight Wiring Upgrade Kits, because there are so many wires, all are different colours and the instructions lay out the procedure for installing each individual wire by it’s colour.

You won’t even need a multi meter as the kits come with two pre-wired sockets to fit to your headlight globes and a special three pin plug that connects to one of your existing headlight sockets and removes the need for you to have to try to find which wire goes where, it’s all done in for you.

Cheers.

BTW keep an eye on the AULRO Verandah Section as I intend to post a fair bit there, very soon.

[ATH]

Good to hear it's a simple and easy kit to understand Drivesafe as I'm one of those electrical ignoramouses that can always find a way to stuff things up, blow fuses etc!:(
Looking forward to getting the kit and if I get hopelessly stuck it can wait for my son to come home as he's good at that sort of thing.
Alan.

[CraigE]

Alan,
The kit is very easy, hardest choice is deciding on a mounting location for the relay's and threading wiring through bulkheads etc.
I ended up using the diagrams more than the written instructions as the diagrams are simple and for me make more sense.

[LandyAndy]

Craig and I have done a good job of ours,SO ANYBODY SHOULD BE ABLE:D:D:D:D:D
EXTREMELY EASY instructions to follow,top quality fittings supplied too.
Andrew

[CraigE]

Now just what are you implying Andy, I may ressemble that remark.
:D:D

Craig and I have done a good job of ours,SO ANYBODY SHOULD BE ABLE:D:D:D:D:D
EXTREMELY EASY instructions to follow,top quality fittings supplied too.
Andrew