In a message dated 96-12-17 22:24:30 EST, smitht@unb.ca (Tim Smith) writes: << 2) the 1.0 volt drop is a pain, anyone run a new 'power' line to the fuse panel or somehow got rid of this drop. I don't want to just upgrade the headlamp wiring with a new feed, what about new feed to entire dash/front area?? Ideas? >> The voltage drop is caused by the resistance in the harness and the switches. Run an extra wire from the alternator to the fuse box. Use relays to operate headlights to increase brightness. Dennis
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