Wiring for some spot lights

[dext924]

I have just replaced some spot lights on a bull bar I have just bought. I was wondering which was the best way to wire them up? The spots have two lamps, an angel eye and a main beam. Can I run them off the existing lights or do they need to be on a separate line? Not being techie minded, anybody give any good tips

Cheers

[mikeonb4c]

I have just replaced some spot lights on a bull bar I have just bought. I was wondering which was the best way to wire them up? The spots have two lamps, an angel eye and a main beam. Can I run them off the existing lights or do they need to be on a separate line? Not being techie minded, anybody give any good tips

Cheers

Mine have their own fused supply direct from the battery. The supply gooes to a switched relay unit. The relay that allows this supply to pass through to the spotlights is activated by a feed from the sidelights which is run via the spotlight switch on the dash.

I don't think it's a good idea to power the spots off the original lighting harness as it may not be rated for the extra current drain.

I'm no leccie mind you so lets see what they have to say.

PS - my spots can be switched on on their own (once sidelights are on) or set to only work with main beam on the headlights, which I have found is the best option and I v. rarely use them any other way.

[You've Been Bongod]

wire them to the main beam with a relay then they will be legal

[westonwarrior]

I wired mine with the angel eyes coming on with the side lights via a relay from the battery and the main bulb switched but via the main beam also with a relay.

[dext924]

Thanks guys, gives me a starting point