Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011 10:53:38 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
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Mark,
I note several unused pins on the "G" panel on the fuseblock. What are
they used for? Might one of these work for my wire. The wire connects
to the supply side of the relay - or relay pin 87.
Thanks,
John .
John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com
On 9/9/2011 9:30 AM, mark drillock wrote:
> Maybe it already has headlight relays installed?
>
> There are 7 P connections. 2 are always used by the base vehicle.
>
> That leaves 5 for options/expansion.
> power windows use 1
> power locks use 1
> gas fired heater uses 1 (rare)
> typical headlight relay kit uses 2
>
> Is the other larger .375" P spade available?
> If so, put a bigger end on your new wire and use it.
>
> Mark
>
> John Rodgers wrote:
>> I was going to upgrade my headlight circuits with headlight relays to
>> handle new higher wattage lights. Part of this requires cutting some
>> wires and these wires are clearly identified in the instructions. When I
>> went to do this, and removed the steering column cover to better see
>> what I was doing, I discovered a rat's net of wires where the PO had
>> done a whole lot of upgrading for himself. There is no way for me to
>> identify all those wires making the install non-compatible. So, what
>> to do?
>>
>> I decided to use the TJ Hannick approach, using 30 amp relay mounted on
>> the dash fascia on the left side of the insturment pod and under the
>> instrument pod cover. Four wires, no cutting, plug and play - Right?
>> Wrong!!!
>>
>> The first three wires to the relay were a snap. But the fourth - the one
>> that powers the control circuit inside the relay - the fourth one is to
>> be plugged into the "P" panel on the back side of the fuse block. Once
>> that last wire is connected - the light would/should work. Well, no
>> joy!! I dropped the fuse block, only to discover that the "P" panel
>> looked like a Christmas tree loaded with ornaments. The PO in his
>> rewiring, had used all 6 output pins and had put extenders on them,
>> increasing their ability to carry more connectors with wires. But to the
>> detriment of adding anything else at all!!!
>>
>> My question here is - where else can I connect to pull power for getting
>> the relay to work.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John
>>
>> -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL
>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>>
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