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Tyler
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4/25/2006
00:13:07
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Any ideas on what I could hook up driving lights to that would make the circuit totally dead when the vehicles power is off. I had a wire after the relay that was supposed to be hooked into the low beam circuit which would fix the problem as that is switch by the ignition, but i've heard that the low beam circuit has tiny wires and could result in problems if i spliced into it. anything else i could tap into that is switched voltage?
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Josh90Dak
Dodge Dakota
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4/25/2006
01:58:39
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if you're using a relay - marker lights, radio, cig lighter. just about anything, realy only draws 0.5amp or less @ 12vdc
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Josh90Dak
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4/25/2006
02:01:19
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forgot to tell you that the trigger only draws 0.5amp on a relay. make sure that whatever it is you hook up to turns on and off with you vehicle.
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Tyler
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4/25/2006
15:03:12
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Thanks for the response. Could you give a little more info on where I can find these connections under the hood? It would be nice to know where the parking lights connect...or the aftermarket deck, or cigarette lighter so that i could tap into them.
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91dak318.
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4/25/2006
21:52:44
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When I hooked up my lights, I just ran them off of the fuse panel in the cab. All you have to do is get the wire into the cab and then for example, pull the radio fuse out and stick your wire in one of the slots. Then just put your fuse back in and your lights will have power when you turn on your ignition.
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Josh90Dak
Dodge Dakota
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4/27/2006
00:11:24
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althou what 91dak318 suggests would work, i highly recommend against it. that type of wiring poses a possible fire hazard ( i've burnt a few wires myself) aswell as spreading your fuse connection which leads to problems down the road. you should be able to get a marker light connection just behind the socket. turn on your lights and with a test light (or mulit-meter)figure out which wire is positive (there are only two wires - 1 positive and 1 negative) and connect the relay trigger wire there. the other relay wires should be hooked up to the battery for power (don't forget to add an inline fuse - usually 10 to 15amp for such lights), we'll say the fender for ground (just make sure it's a good ground) and of course your output wire(s) to your driving lights. if you need anymore help i'm gone for work for a few days i can help you more when i get back or maybe someone else in here could.
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Obio3
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2006
16:25:42
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There is a wire splice connecter that works great in my book. used them for more years then most of you are old. There blue and have a flap lid cover . there is a metal clip sticks out a bit. one side of connecter press/slips over the wire your connecting to and your new light wire end slips into the provided hole. Using pliers, squeeze the metel clip flush and snap the lid over it . All done. Never had one of these fail in any way.
So many problems .... So little time
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Josh90Dak
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2006
17:54:13
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Obio3 not to cut you down or try an be an ass. i know exactly what you're talking about. they are temporary connectors and eventualy can cut through the wire (has happened). i don't like them.
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Obio3
Dodge Dakota
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5/01/2006
00:04:26
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JOSH... With all due respect I apreciate your choice. My guess is you possibly used the wrong size or maybe the brand. I been using these things for as many years as i can recall . Never once cut a wire or had a failure . once you put it together the joint is held solid. can not wiggle or vibrate to bust the wire.I respect your choice and maybe it is a bad choice for a young guy just learning. Maybe even for most but for me , I've used them from one end of my autos to the other and can't amagine life in the shop without them. I have actually paniced to discover I didn't have enough to finish a project. Second choice is to solder it. Works well,just a bit harder is all . worst thing you can do is use squeeze connections of any kind. I guess you could almost call these connecters a sort of squeeze design but I never had one corrode.I believe it is the tight fit t of the clip only slicing into the protection of the wire.
So many problems .... So little time
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