Michael,
I had to go back a bit further than I thought to find this post. Bruce
Ferguson (fergy7) recently used this to do the inserts on his resto and the
only problem that we found is you must use a dual pole relay like the mini
Bosch that I recommend as your average elcheapo single pole that you're
bound to have a couple off lying about just don't work. Other than that it
still works a charm after all these years.
regards,
Terry
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 16:29:45 +1000
From: Terry & Heather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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List,
This is a repost of the high beam wiring info that a number of you have
requested.
regards
terry
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I will supply easy to DIY details for wiring a high beam headlight relay in
a 510. In this example I will use the relatively inexpensive Bosch 30A mini
relay, although for serious lighting, say above 300 watts use a relay such
as the New Era NLR-132 which will supply 2 fused 30 amp circuits and works
great for 4 super Oscars on the rally car, a bit much for a road car though.
The Bosch 30A relay is found in most auto parts shops and has numbered pins
to make it
easy to wire and is rated to take 360 watts in theory, but I usually limit
these to 260 watts continuous for road use.
Preparation
You only need to cut two wires on the 510 or optionally use 2 male spade
connectors to connect the high beam circuit to the relay. The inner
headlight plugs have 2 wires that connect from the plugs on the outer
lights. On the drivers side the wires are "red" and "red/white trace" and on
passenger side they are "red/blue trace" and "red/white trace." You will
also need some quality female spade connectors and wire - some 30 amp for
power and 15 amp for the lights, a 30 amp metal or Bakelite in line fuse,
don't use plastic holders as they melt very quickly the first time you go
for a drive in the country.
Disconnect the battery or remove the headlight fuses for both sides. Remove
the existing plugs from both inner headlights. Pick a side (I prefer drivers
side) and cut both wires as close to the inner headlight plug and bin the
plug. Tape the other side plug out of the way as it also is no longer used.
I prefer to solder connections rather than crimping but that's personal
choice stuff. You will need to solder the connections for the in line fuse.
On some 510's the inner
light wires that you cut are a little short, so you may need two insulated
wire connectors to lengthen these wires in order to reach the relay mounting
point.
For mounting the relay on the driver's side (preferred)
Pin 30: +12v in line fuse recommended from starter, battery or alternator.
Pin 85: Connect the "red" wire.
Pin 86: Connect the "red/white trace" wire.
For mounting the relay on the passenger side (note the battery power feed to
the 30 pin will be much longer).
Pin 85: Connect "red/blue trace" wire
Everything else is the same as drivers side.
There are 2 x Pin 87
Pin 87(1): Connect to +ve side of drivers side inner headlight
Pin 87(2): Connect to +ve side of passenger side inner headlight. Route
underneath the cross support for neatness.
To eliminate the chance of shorting out, I recommend for the +ve wire that
goes across to the passenger side you used a shielded wire. Lately this
stuff is only available for 2 or more core, but that's ok.
Mount the relay on the inner guard, I put them about 3" back from where the
bonnet cable goes through, there is a ready made spot that the auto has the
inhibitor relay mounted.
Earths: Connect -ve side of both headlights to a good earth on the body.
Reconnect battery and fuses and enjoy your new lights. With a relay
installed for the inner lights, the standard outer relay will supply 60/100w
both sides without problems.
This job really is easy, take your time, plan the task well and you will
have a headlight relay up and running in your 510 in no time at all.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael
Foreshew
Sent: Wednesday, 5 July 2000 11:43 AM
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Subject: Driving Lights Wiring
Someone posted earlier the correct sequqnce for wiring up additional driving
lights. This included relay and connection to the battery but I can't find
the post. Does someone have it or know where I can find it?
Cheers
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