Thread: Spotlight wiring.

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.

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

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!
Alan.

Originally Posted by AlanH

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!
Alan.

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

Should i go so far as to mention switching ground?

Originally Posted by beforethevision

Should i go so far as to mention switching ground?

Drivesafe will cover that too

Originally Posted by beforethevision

Should i go so far as to mention switching ground?

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.

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