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AntonUK

posted on 10/9/14 at 09:28 PM Reply With Quote
Headlight Wiring...

Two quick wiring questions...

1. When you switch on dipped headlights, should the sidelights go off (I believe not)?

2. When you switch on main beam, should the dipped lights go off (I believe this is yes)?





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The Black Flash

posted on 10/9/14 at 09:40 PM Reply With Quote
1) No
2) Depends on the bulbs. If it's a single bulb with both filaments in, then yes. If you have separate main and dip lights, then either way is fine.

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adithorp

posted on 10/9/14 at 09:47 PM Reply With Quote
1. Yes, side should stay on with headlights on.

2. Depends.
If you have single dip/main units (using a twin filament H4 bulb) then only one filament should be lit. If not the bulb will soon overheat.
If you have twin lamps (one dip, one main per side with a single filament H7 bulb each) then the dip can stay on when main beam is on.





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johnnybizzle1986

posted on 14/10/14 at 02:53 PM Reply With Quote
Hi,

sorry to jump onto this thread but its regarding my headlight wiring. The last bit to finish

Im using sierra stalk switch gear

Ive got permenant power to side lights in the switch position on the sierra stalk - no probs there
Ive got two relays set up for dipped and beam which work ok when i put a wire to the batery as a test - no probs there

Where im struggerlng is getting power to the headlight switch on the right hand stalk, do i use one the grey wires from the sides linked to one of the black and brown earth leads and then the other link to 56 on the other stallk

Any help much apprieciated

Regards jon

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