MAIN BEAM WIRING
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ALL PETROL NO HEAD
MAIN BEAM WIRING
1995 DIESEL SGL5: CAN ANYONE OF YOU GOOD PEOPLE TELL ME THE MAIN BEAM WIRE COLOUR? AM PRESENTLY ADDING DRIVING LAMPS TO BULL BARS AND DON'T POSESS TEST LAMP. ASSUMING BLACK IS EARTH ,THEN IT'S EITHER BLUE/WHITE OR GREEN/YELL. YOUR HELP WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
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why are you shouting?
(It's the Blue/White for Main, by the way)
(It's the Blue/White for Main, by the way)
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ALL PETROL NO HEAD
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CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH MY FRIEND, YOUR A GOOD EGG! (I'M DEAF BY THE WAY- HONEST) 
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missfixit70
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But we aren'tALL PETROL NO HEAD wrote:CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH MY FRIEND, YOUR A GOOD EGG! (I'M DEAF BY THE WAY- HONEST)
No need to type in capitals, it's considered to be shouting.You can't polish a turd - but you can roll it in glitter.
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ALL PETROL NO HEAD
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Is that better?
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
(conservative central office)
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
(conservative central office)
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Ahh, a hushed whisper. Much better.
Hope you get the spots wired up OK!
I sunk mine into the bumper like this
Hope you get the spots wired up OK!
I sunk mine into the bumper like this
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Very neat Dave. 
Allans Garage retired. Try PGS (Plymouth Garage Services) or Mayflower Auto Services Plymouth
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tim & angie
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(It's the Blue/White for Main, by the way)[/quote]
Well ain't that a handy post, ive been meaning to wire in my new driving lights for a while and was wondering the same thing. Is it best to power them via a dedicated feed and relay using the main-beam feed as the actuation signal or can you just whack em straight on the main beam supply?
Tim
Well ain't that a handy post, ive been meaning to wire in my new driving lights for a while and was wondering the same thing. Is it best to power them via a dedicated feed and relay using the main-beam feed as the actuation signal or can you just whack em straight on the main beam supply?
Tim
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I'd always use an interposing relay for spotlights. You can't guarantee what the max current the main beam wiring is designed for - but more than likely it was for 2x60W. As your spots will be 55 or 60W, you'd be pretty much doubling the current in the main beam switching and wiring.
The cable access through to the dashboard behind the main battery is pretty easy via the big grommet, and there is a decent mounting point for the relay on the front of the slam panel.
The cable access through to the dashboard behind the main battery is pretty easy via the big grommet, and there is a decent mounting point for the relay on the front of the slam panel.
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tim & angie
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Thanks for the prompt reply, I'll stick a relay in.dave_aber wrote:I'd always use an interposing relay for spotlights. You can't guarantee what the max current the main beam wiring is designed for - but more than likely it was for 2x60W. As your spots will be 55 or 60W, you'd be pretty much doubling the current in the main beam switching and wiring.
The cable access through to the dashboard behind the main battery is pretty easy via the big grommet, and there is a decent mounting point for the relay on the front of the slam panel.