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Dakotaman2002
GenIII
 
10/19/2002
21:15:07
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 Subject: Off Road Light Install How-to??
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Hey is there anywhere on the net that shows how to install Off Road Lights?
I plan on getting a Black CrashGuard in the front and put 2 off-road lights in the front.
I can figure out the mounting and stuff but the electrical part is alittle confusing.
Do u hook them up striaght to the battery or what?..I already have a 4-Guage wire hooked up my amp for the subs.
Thankx for all the help everyone...
DakotaMan2002
Home Brew Air intake,Relocated IAT
S-Bolt mod
Home Brew Grill Insert,Bug Guard
Window Visiors,DoorEdge Guards,Tail Light guards
Blaupunkt Austin Head Unit
Kenwood 3-ways {front},Infinity Reference{Rear}
Profile 300watt mono amp, (2) 10
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
10/19/2002
23:11:34
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KC's website has install guides for typical installations. You can find them here:
http://www.kchilites.com/faq.html#InstallGuides
Should get you started anyway!
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
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DakotaMan2002
GenIII
10/19/2002
23:37:34
| RE: Off Road Light Install How-to??
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Hey Thankx Blizzard
One Question.
They Talk about this "White" wire and it must be connected to ur Low Beam circut , High Beam Circut , or 12+V source.
I'd like to have the lights Come on with the low beams or have them come on when i want. (no lights on and just put the KC lights come on)
Not sure how I want to do it.
How do u have urs wired?..
and What wires do I need to splice into to get them on the "low" and "high" beam circuts?
thankx
DakotaMan2002
Home Brew Air intake,Relocated IAT
S-Bolt mod
Home Brew Grill Insert,Bug Guard
Window Visiors,DoorEdge Guards,Tail Light guards
Blaupunkt Austin Head Unit
Kenwood 3-ways {front},Infinity Reference{Rear}
Profile 300watt mono amp, (2) 10
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Clevite 77
GenIII
10/20/2002
06:27:53
| RE: Off Road Light Install How-to??
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it sounds like the white wire when powered turns them on. If you want them to come on whenever you want, (hi/low beams or lights off) just wire the white wire to a switch, then from the switch to 12v+ batt. Just don't leave them on by accident.
Line-X Over The Rail Bed Liner
Home Brew Intake
Dual Exhaust
3923 Autolite Plugs
Krypton 4300K Blue/Whites
Euro Clear Corners
Grille-Tech Grill Insert (Silver)
TPS Set At .705
Removed Rubber Flap
I've used Mobil -1 Full Synthetic Oil And Filter Since I Had 6,000 miles
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
10/20/2002
07:49:50
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Just like Clevite said ... wire 'em to the switch and you don't have to dink around with headlight power.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
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DakotaMan2002
GenIII
10/20/2002
17:31:10
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Thankx guys..
I figured that out now....
Just make them turn on when ever i damn feel like it.
DakotaMan2002
Home Brew Air intake,Relocated IAT
S-Bolt mod
Home Brew Grill Insert,Bug Guard
Window Visiors,DoorEdge Guards,Tail Light guards
Blaupunkt Austin Head Unit
Kenwood 3-ways {front},Infinity Reference{Rear}
Profile 300watt mono amp, (2) 10
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Clevite 77
GenIII
10/20/2002
17:51:45
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yea it would be nice if our trucks switch was run to direct power, my 99 extreme was the same way. If I have my fogs on, I want them on, even if I do turn on my brights. why are they like this by the way
Line-X Over The Rail Bed Liner
Home Brew Intake
Dual Exhaust
3923 Autolite Plugs
Krypton 4300K Blue/Whites
Euro Clear Corners
Grille-Tech Grill Insert (Silver)
TPS Set At .705
Removed Rubber Flap
I've used Mobil -1 Full Synthetic Oil And Filter Since I Had 6,000 miles
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JOSH
Dodge Dakota
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10/10/2003
19:24:16
|  RE: Off Road Light Install How-to??
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I HAVE A ROLL BAR WITH 4 NEW KC LIGHTS IN MY TRUCK ALL THE WIRES ARE RAN AND SWITCHES INSTALLED BUT THEY ARE NOT WIRED CORRECTLY THROUGH THE RELAYS ARE THERE ANY WEBSITES THAT HAVE A PIC. OR CAN SOMEONE TELL HOW THEY GO ON THAT LITTLE BLACK BOX????????????????????
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ramhead
GenIII
10/14/2003
19:52:38
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Josh, do you still have the boxes or instructions? I have four KC's also, and everything turned out fine, after I read all the paperwork. I'd go check it out on my truck for ya, but it's dark out. If I'm not mistaking, If you look real close on the relay, there are little symbols that show you what goes where. I may be thinking of the PIAA's though. If I get back from work when it's still light out, I'll try and remember to check.
Also, where did you run your wires to the lights? I'm getting a rollbar and moving the lights from the roof to the bars. Is there a good place to hide the wires?
Good Luck!
TRUCK IT UP!
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2003
17:41:19
| RE: Off Road Light Install How-to??
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The relay is simply a switch that keeps your high amp wires as short as possible, and allows the use of a low amp switch for actuation. All relays are pretty much wired the same way. There should be at least 4 terminals:
1. Main power in: from the power source. Straight off the battery works fine. Gauge depends on the accessory draw. Make sure you have a fuse close to the power source.
2. Main power out: Directly to the accessory. Some relays will have two of these.
3. Ground.
4. Actuation: Any triggering power source, can be a low amp SPST switch in the dash. Light gauge wire like 20-22 gauge is all you need. For fog lights, use the low beam wire as a trigger. For driving/high beams, use the high beam wire as a trigger.
By using a DPDT switch, it's easy to wire the relay to come on with or without the main lights, or not at all.
Fog lights, by their design, should only be used with low beam. When used with high beams they provide no additional long range lighting, and might be somewhat deceptive to the driver. Most of the time drivers have them on just to piss off the other drivers.
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2010
02:44:10
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I just put a roll bar in my truck two of the lights work but cant get the other two any help yall?
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other bill
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2010
11:38:58
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If two work and two don't, have one of the following things wrong:
1. Bad ground connections for the two that don't come on.
2. Bad 'hot' connections for the two that don't come on.
3. Bad bulbs in the two that don't come on. (have you tried swapping bulbs with the ones that are working?)
Are these lights used? If so, maybe there are broken/ corroded wires/ connections inside the lights.
hope this helps.
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