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Date:         Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:18:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Relay - Do I Really Need A New Feed?
Comments: To: Brent Weide's Yahoo Account <brent_weide@YAHOO.COM>
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As the power source is really the alternator while driving, the upgrade should really be from there. You can run another wire from the battery to the fuse box but the harness from the alternator to the battery cable connection at the starter is still deficient. A separate ground from the alternator to the body will also improve available voltage and current.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Brent Weide's Yahoo Account Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 2:44 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Headlight Relay - Do I Really Need A New Feed?

Am upgrading the headlight wiring to add the popular relays. I have read about 6 sets of instructions that I found online. Half of them say to feed the 12 volt power from the fuse box, the other half say to run a new power wire from the battery post. Does anyone have more than a guess on whether it's really necessary to run a new power feed from the battery for this purpose?

Thanks much, Brent

Brent Weide Portland, Oregon http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/


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