Date:         Sun, 4 Oct 2009 07:56:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wiring of New Front Aux Lights - Question
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>
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Hi Robert,

You may want to consider wiring these so they go on and off with the high
beams.  Of course it depends on whether these are driving lights or the
rectangular auxiliary lights that Hella made some years ago.

You may also want to check your state's Vehicle Code regarding auxiliary
light operation.  Some states require the fog lights to go off with low
beams, and similarly the auxiliary driving lights to go off with the high
beams so as to reduce dazzling the bobbies.

Definitely use a relay and fused circuit.

Pensionerd


On 10/4/09, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:
>
> So I have a set of existing Hella aux driving lights with relays and
> remote switch already wired. I also i have 100watt bulb wiring upgrade
> kit installed for the main hi/low beams. Now my question.. however
> silly....
>
> I have a new set of hella lights and I am wondering can I connect
> these to the same hot and ground wires that I am using for the
> existing hella lights? (by way of splitting into 2  hot and 2
> grounds?)  or is this just a way to instantly blow all the fuses?
>
> Robert
> NY
>