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CompoSimmonite

posted on 23/2/14 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
Headlight relays

I'm planning the rewiring layout for my Marlin. The intention is to use relays for the headlights rather than the full current going through the (floor) dip switch.
What is the "recommended" method -
(a) 4 relays - one each for both dip and main beam on both sides.
(b) 2 relays - one for both dipped and one for both main.
(c) 2 change over relays for each side dipped to main
(d) 1 change over relay for both sides dipped to main
Each of the main and dipped beams will be separately fused.

Thanks.

Paul H



[Edited on 23/2/14 by CompoSimmonite]

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coozer

posted on 23/2/14 at 08:49 PM Reply With Quote
(d) 1 change over relay for both sides dipped to main

Yep, then 4 fuses.

And, use the side lights to feed the relay.

[Edited on 23/2/14 by coozer]





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SteveWallace

posted on 24/2/14 at 11:57 AM Reply With Quote
This is how I wired the lights on my Viento. One relay for dip and one for main with separate fuses - Sierra switches though, which may make a difference

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