Yet another headlight thread - Wiring harness

by **ericatdallas** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:04 pm

When do you need to upgrade the wiring harness? Will you need to with PIAA, Phillips, or Sylvannia bulbs or just HID?

Anyone know how to get those sockets as displayed on
http://suvlights.tripod.com/suvlightsco ... arness.htm

Any sites with wiring diagrams? Seems pretty straight forward but I'd like to know of what experiences people have?

I'd hate to spend $40 on what I can do myself for $15-20.

by **Gunman** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:32 pm

oh yeah, dont worry about it, here's a trick, take the plus symbol one and then the negative and tie em together, sit back and watch that light show !

by **ericatdallas** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:47 pm

Gunman wrote:oh yeah, dont worry about it, here's a trick, take the plus symbol one and then the negative and tie em together, sit back and watch that light show !

What's the trick? On the connector or on the wiring upgrade? My worry is that the light show will be my wiring burning up. Which I doubt, but just wanted to make sure.

on the TeamSC3 site it says to upgrade the wiring harness and you'll get more light even with your OEM bulbs.

But I guess I'll just pop the bulbs in. I'd still like to know where to get those sockets though. Anyone in Dallas area know where a junkyard is?

by **Gunman** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:50 pm

yeah yeah that it. i do it all the time, donworryboutit

by **Prick Finder** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 9:20 pm

Gunman wrote:yeah yeah that it. i do it all the time, donworryboutit

What an Asian Prick :-?

by **Gunman** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 9:30 pm

Prick Finder wrote:
Gunman wrote:yeah yeah that it. i do it all the time, donworryboutit
What an Asian Prick

flattery wont get you any extra points with me bud.

by **droomyster** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 9:52 pm

ericatdallas wrote:What's the trick? On the connector or on the wiring upgrade? My worry is that the light show will be my wiring burning up. Which I doubt, but just wanted to make sure.

on the TeamSC3 site it says to upgrade the wiring harness and you'll get more light even with your OEM bulbs.

But I guess I'll just pop the bulbs in. I'd still like to know where to get those sockets though. Anyone in Dallas area know where a junkyard is?

i don't see how upgrading your wiring harness would make your bulbs brighter unless they are not getting the full 55w that the oem bulbs are trying to pull. if upgrading allows the full 55w to get to the bulbs, then maybe you'll get more light. i don't see this being a drastic change but then again, i can't speak from experience.

i don't see it being worth the money to upgrade your wiring harness with your oem bulbs. in the end, installing real HIDs will be the best option if you want the whiter bright look.

by **Gunman** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 9:54 pm

you realize i was kidding right?

by **ericatdallas** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 9:58 pm

yeah, I didn't think so anyway. If the wires were insufficient they either have high resistance or they'll burn up.

But either way, it doesn't hurt to have better wiring. I do want to upgrade my lights to a higher wattage bulbs like those offered by PIAA when I have a steady source of income.

My sister just told me she'll support me while I'm out of work. Bless her heart. I told her no of course. I hate that. People take advantage of her because of her caring nature.

by **Gunman** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 10:03 pm

that's kind of your sister, hey thats what family is for. you just remember to take care of her. she sounds like a sweetheart, cherish that .

by **ericatdallas** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 10:08 pm

Gunman wrote:that's kind of your sister, hey thats what family is for. you just remember to take care of her. she sounds like a sweetheart, cherish that .

yeah, but my older bro takes advantage of her. My big sis pays a lot of his bills while he racks up a gambling debt and has to sell his house.

grrr! That's what makes me mad about it. I wish she wouldn't do that otherwise he'll never learn and she's going to get in trouble with her own finances.

by **Luc** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 11:09 am

That picture only shows the wiring method for single filament bulbs, unlike the 9003/H4 platform. I've managed to make my own upgrade, and you will need 3 relays minimally. Unless you can get the matching headlight harnesses, it will be better just spending $40 to get it. Those terminals on the H4 bulbs do not accept regular connectors.

Luc

by **ericatdallas** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 11:53 am

Luc wrote:That picture only shows the wiring method for single filament bulbs, unlike the 9003/H4 platform. I've managed to make my own upgrade, and you will need 3 relays minimally. Unless you can get the matching headlight harnesses, it will be better just spending $40 to get it. Those terminals on the H4 bulbs do not accept regular connectors.

Luc

Whats the 3rd relay for? Even the $40 ones only come with two.

by **Luc** » Sun Oct 20, 2002 12:41 pm

I use 2 SPST relays (30, 85, 86, 87, 87a) and 1 SPDT (30, 85, 86 and 2 87's) to make it work. This quote is taken from the website: "The Heavy Duty models are 14 gauge while the H4 Super Heavy Duty model is 12 gauge (again this model is available only for H4) and uses 4 relays." I've mapped out the H4 switching system, and I couldn't get away with just using 2 relays.

Luc

Yet another headlight thread - Wiring harness

Yet another headlight thread - Wiring harness

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