> > > But I'd also recommend running relays and new, bigger wires to all > >> the lights for the optimum performance for any lighting system. > > > >I didn't find this to be necessary. > >I measured the voltage drop through the headlight switch and stock wiring > >and found it to be insignificant on my 90 Westy... perhaps that is not the > >case with older Vanagons that have created more corrosion over the years... > > > See, I'm not sure it shows up with just a VOM reading. It has to be > under current load. I did indeed test it under the load of the headlights and found insignificant voltage loss... Bill |
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