Date:         Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:22:22 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Upgrade Dilemma
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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My issue was with a note inside the description of the single relay
installation procedure, not with the procedure itself. I think the
single relay is of benefit and in fact does more good than the
description says.

The single relay method is not as good as the two relay method IMHO but
is better than the stock wiring. The two relay method protects the hi/lo
switch as well as the ignition switch and headlight switch. If the bulbs
are changed to higher wattage this could be an even more important
advantage of the two relay method, since all three switches are
protected from the heavy current instead of just the weaker two as with
the single relay. This is just a matter of degree of protection. The use
of the term "weaker two" is based solely on the fact that those two fail
much more often than the hi/lo selector switch. All three are known to fail.

The discussion of the separate circuit for flashing the lights is only
speculation for how the error in the description notes came about.

Mark



John Rodgers wrote:
> I'm with you - if there is erroneous info - it needs correcting.
>
> My question might have been better put.
>
> Now that the fact of that separate but abnormal circuit is clear - the
> question becomes "Does operation with a single relay setup pose a real
> or significant threat in any way to the headlight system wiring or
> switches?"
>
> That is - can one safely operate with the one replay in place - given
> that the separate circuit comes into play only under rare circumstance?
> Or does the operation of the dimmer switch bring that circuit into play
> momentarily every time it is used?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
> On 9/12/2011 9:20 AM, mark drillock wrote:
>> I'm not sure what you are asking. My intent was to stop the spread of
>> false info.
>>