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    Bar Indicators

    Heya folks.
    Just chasing some advice on connecting up the indicators on an ARB bar (Yes, I know I'm slack).
    There's a plug on the end of the indicators, but I can't seem to find a plug for them in the headlight cavity?
    Do they need to be spliced in?
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    Hi

    On both my D2 & Defender ARB had fitted them and used the little blue connectors that when squeeze them together they cut through the shielding to create the contact.

    I myself have soldered the cables to the indicator wires and put a water proof connector between my solder and the indicator so if I remove the bar I don't have to cut the cables.

    Regards

    Steve

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    Thanks Steve.
    I was kind of hoping there was already a plug there, as like you say I'd rather not have to chop up the wiring every time I take the bar off.
    I'll chase down a connector then.
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    You either need to run inline relays on your blinkers in the bar or the trailer light will flash on the dash with out a trailer connected or just use Led globes , All the cars ive owned with fitted bullbars from we all know who were just spliced in so the trailer light would flash , So the easy fix is led globes

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    Quote Originally Posted by rangieman View Post
    You either need to run inline relays on your blinkers in the bar or the trailer light will flash on the dash with out a trailer connected or just use Led globes , All the cars ive owned with fitted bullbars from we all know who were just spliced in so the trailer light would flash , So the easy fix is led globes
    Fit 10 watt bulbs in the bar = No more flashing trailer light on the dash

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    Yes, definitely wire in with removable plugs. Otherwise the horrible little quick connects cut the insulation allowing moisture into the cable causing corrosion and wicking which will cause electrical problems down the track! I find it is easiest and neatest to take the indicator/park lamp housing out and run from the bulb connector wiring. For the extra bulb fix as SiddersC said, change to 10w or LED, I liked LED
    Cheers Scott

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    Indicators on ARB

    Muppet
    just hooked up mine
    the middle wire on the back of the headlight plug is the blinker power both sides.the black wire on either end of the plug is earth
    i went back up the loom a couple of inches and soldered a plug in to the loom with a short tail wire on it,for both leads.
    the ARB blinker kit comes with heaps of lead on it so you don't need any more wire
    i have the male and female 2pin waterproof plug and sockets here with me if you want to pm me.they come with the crimp fittings as well
    I'm only down the big hill from you.
    Cheers
    Paul

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