Headlight relay kit...

[Bluebird]

Can y'all give me some resources for a headlight relay kit? Also, some tips on how to install, or where to get the instillation instructions.



Thanks in advance, Patrick.

 

[JHumphries]

http://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=BRCS/PROD/LITWH/UP34263
First relevant search I found on Google via another forum.
Gives a decent schematic you could use to make your own...

 

[Bob4x4]

Install a relay at each headlamp. Just use the headlamp feed for the relay trigger



http://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/Merc.../LITWH/UP34263

First relevant search I found on Google via another forum.

Gives a decent schematic you could use to make your own...



That would do it

 

[mwilson]

Freightliner, Western Star and Sterling Dealers have a relay kit that include the wire ends, relay plug/bracket combo and the relay. We sell a pile of them.



Part Number is 681 545 00 K1. Around $19. 00 each.



Makes a nice clean reliable installation.



Mike.

 

[RSchwarzli]

Sweet!! Thanks again for great into Mike! Will pick up one of these for the crew and maybe even a second for the 1990.

 

[RSchwarzli]

Sweet!! Thanks again for great into Mike! Will pick up one of these for the crew and maybe even a second for the 1990.

 

[mwilson]

Sweet!! Thanks again for great into Mike! Will pick up one of these for the crew and maybe even a second for the 1990.

I cant find a picture of the contents on the web, I'll post a picture from work tomorrow of what it contains.

 

[Ncostello]

Does the factory switch have trouble with the amp draw over time?

 

[Bob4x4]

Yes the terminals and insulator take a beating when the switch gets hot

 

[RSchwarzli]

Yeah. I have replaced about 4-5 of them in the 1990 in the last 10 years... . No trailer towing and no gauges allow them to last. If you do and have the two, then it's not looking good!

 

[mwilson]

I cant find a picture of the contents on the web, I'll post a picture from work tomorrow of what it contains.

Kit contains the holder, relay, wire ends and terminal lock for the holder.

Another neat feature is that they will nest, you can hook several together using the built in tracks on the side of each holder.

Very heavy duty, quality stuff. No flimsy light duty junk here.



Relays are 50/30 amp rated.

Mike.

 

[Bob4x4]

Mike,that's about what I built my harness with but parts from Dodge

 

[RSchwarzli]

Sweet! Thanks!

 

[JHumphries]

Just thought of something. If you are going straight from the battery to power the headlights, make sure it's fused. Also, consider reducing the rating of the factory fuse to match the relays that are now the only load.

 

[Bob4x4]

Just thought of something. If you are going straight from the battery to power the headlights, make sure it's fused. Also, consider reducing the rating of the factory fuse to match the relays that are now the only load.

The headlights do not use a fuse,but you should use one to the relay from Batt

 

[JHumphries]

Fair enough.
It's been a while since I was into the wiring of one of these things.
Too long actually, out:

 

[James1]

Several years ago I bought my relay kit from Painless Performance Products (part number 30815). Since then, the kit has since become ridiculously expensive, but it is a wonderfully easy product to install -- completely plug-and-play. Amazon.com seems to be the cheapest option.



http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcatalog/largeview.php?SearchField=30815

 

[ENafziger]

Has anyone tried one of these kits from LMC? Designed for an older Chevy/GMC, but may work for our application. Look at the bottom of the page. The price is right!

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=78

--Eric