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[Kinjo]

Hi,

As above, and i dont mean to ask such a simple question but could someone please provide a wiring diagram for x2 spots.

I have a relay, it has 30 which i think is for fusebox, but which slot (in line type), then im stuck the others are 85, which i guess to be earth, then 86 and 87 where do they go.

I did try a search, didn't find anything, could someone please show me/talk me through it.

Thanks in advance.

Kinjo

[Neilos]

Right,

1) Relay coil power comes from the main beam feed from 1 of your headlights.
2) The +12v DC feed for the spot lights comes from the +ve feed from the fuse box. (top left fat brown wire)
3) The switch is wired in series, with the +ve feed and earth going onto the car body somewhere.

I wired my lights in parallel.

[Kinjo]

Right,

1) Relay coil power comes from the main beam feed from 1 of your headlights.
2) The +12v DC feed for the spot lights comes from the +ve feed from the fuse box. (top left fat brown wire)
3) The switch is wired in series, with the +ve feed and earth going onto the car body somewhere.

I wired my lights in parallel.

Ok, that makes a bit of sense to me, sorry.

1) Which terminal is that on the relay 87??, where is the best place to find the feed, which wire?
2) Is that terminal 30
3) Switch, does that run to the lights?, and is that terminal 85?
4) Terminal 86, Earth?

However there are 2 wires on the back of the lights, i know this is normal, but from what i understand only one set is connected to the relay?

Sorry, i know it should be simple.

Edited by Kinjo, 06 July 2008 - 04:33 PM.

[captain kirk]

try this there is a great diagram further down the page
spot lights

[Neilos]

I couldnt tell you what numbers relate to what mate.

If you look on the side of the relay there should be a small drawing with numbers on it. If you look closely, these will relate to the terminals on the bottom of the relay.

Your spot lights have 2 wires, yes thats correct. Mine had white and black.

Basically if tou take a wire from your 12v on the fusebox, connect it onto 1 wire of the light, and then put the other wire onto a piece of bare metal on the bodywork, the lamp should illuminate.


have a look at this mate...

http://www.3dman.com...s/schematic.jpg

Above is a basic setup of how you want the circuit, although where you see ignition on teminal 85, you need to use your main beam signal.

Terminal 30 is for +12v from your battery (or fusebox)
Terminal 86 to earth (to complete the loop)
Terminal 87 to your lights.

The drawing above shows them in parallel which is what you want.

Hope this helps.

[Neilos]

PS - im only assuming the above, make sure your correct before you switch anything on, wouldnt want you to fry anything!

[M44K TS]

a quick simple diagram for you dude

[Dan]

For spot lamps, the wire in the above diagram feeding the switch is wrong. Where it is marked 'Power from ignition switch' it must come from the blue/white main beam circuit. It's the law. Make sure all wiring, including the earths is up to carrying the current that will be drawn.

[M44K TS]

yes, should have mentioned that, that diagram is really more of a guide as to what relay pin does what

[Neilos]

not always dan, depends whether you are using 2 fogs or 4 fogs and how you have the setup.

i was told with the 4 spotlamp option, only the outer 2 frosted lamps wired into the main beam cct. The other magnified 2 should be wired to the fog lamp cct (saying that, this is what i was told, so dont take it as set in stone.)

Saying that, i wired all of mine into the main beam cct. Fcuk that was bright.

[Kinjo]

I have got them working with all your help, thanks..... however tiny problem which i may not be able to help.

I wanted them to flash when I flashed my lights, which they do, but only when my light are either on side lights or dipped beam, they wont flash when lights are off, the normal lights still flash but not the spots.

Any ideas?

Thanks again.

Kinjo

[Neilos]

thats because your switching to the relay is powered from your main beam, so when your lights are switched off, no voltage will be going to the relay, hence your lights dont work.

If you want the spots to work all of the time, you will have to use a seperate feed.

[Kinjo]

thats because your switching to the relay is powered from your main beam, so when your lights are switched off, no voltage will be going to the relay, hence your lights dont work.

If you want the spots to work all of the time, you will have to use a seperate feed.

Ok, that makes sense where is the best place? I dont really want an independent switch, i want them to come on with full beam, and also when I flash at all times. I thought it would be more simple than this

[Kinjo]

Will post pics again soon

Edited by Kinjo, 06 July 2008 - 09:29 PM.