Headlight Mod for $1
Apr 26, 2007 | 03:27 PM
#111
Originally Posted by mdwatts11
Did this last week, never had any problems. I hooked it up so where every light on the front of my truck is on when I hit the brights. Man, it is bright as crap. My suggestion is that if you do it like 04BlackSilverado originally stated, make sure none of the diodes are touching. Also, make sure that they are in there all the way.
Originally Posted by cthotrodder72
Since 04BlackSilverado has had his done for so long and had no problems, i suppose there really isn't any reason to worry. So, when you buy some hi4 kit from PAINLESS or some wiring co. like that, why do they include a relay that's rated 30 amps?
Originally Posted by NegraRCSB2X4auto
so if i do it this way do i still need a diode to just make my lows come on with my highs. or can i just run a wire from one red circle to the other. an no relay?
Apr 26, 2007 | 07:17 PM
#112
Teching In
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Oakley, CA
Originally Posted by 04BlackSilverado
The aftermarket kits manually turn on the high beams, that's why they need a 30 amp relay. The method that I posted uses the BCM to turn the stock relays, it just bypasses the requirement to turn off the lows when your turn on the high beams.
Apr 28, 2007 | 01:06 AM
#113
I did it the other day. Only took a few minutes. I had to figure out which end of the yellow wire to ground after I cut it but, then it was simple.
(the one coming off the light plug needs grounded so cut the yellow wire as far back into the grill as you can reach.)
(the one coming off the light plug needs grounded so cut the yellow wire as far back into the grill as you can reach.)
Apr 28, 2007 | 03:28 PM
#114
TECH Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Owensboro, Ky
I did mine today..after sitting on it forever....i did the under the dash method....also i have Sylvania Platinum bulbs or whatever they are in my signals and DRL's(the ones that turn on orange but go off kinda blusih).....so i set it up to when i turn my lows on the DRL's come on as well....along with the 4hi mod..pretty easy..and cheap...my favorite combo for everything...haha
Apr 29, 2007 | 08:41 AM
#116
Originally Posted by 04BlackSilverado
Yes tape over the bare conductor or use heat shrink. I did not, but I am crazy....
The aftermarket kits manually turn on the high beams, that's why they need a 30 amp relay. The method that I posted uses the BCM to turn the stock relays, it just bypasses the requirement to turn off the lows when your turn on the high beams.
The method there is an alternative to mine, I am sure it will work, I just like mine cause its simple. The originator of that can post If he would like.
The aftermarket kits manually turn on the high beams, that's why they need a 30 amp relay. The method that I posted uses the BCM to turn the stock relays, it just bypasses the requirement to turn off the lows when your turn on the high beams.
The method there is an alternative to mine, I am sure it will work, I just like mine cause its simple. The originator of that can post If he would like.
Yup it works just did mine in about 3 min. Thanks for this mod
Apr 30, 2007 | 03:55 AM
#119
I'ma try this as soon as I get a chance. My question is this.
My truck didn't come with factory Fogs, If i install some, should i wire them into the box or splice them into the d/ls and just diode the d/ls to stay on with the lows and lows with highs?
My truck didn't come with factory Fogs, If i install some, should i wire them into the box or splice them into the d/ls and just diode the d/ls to stay on with the lows and lows with highs?
Apr 30, 2007 | 05:55 AM
#120
Originally Posted by viciousknid
I'ma try this as soon as I get a chance. My question is this.
My truck didn't come with factory Fogs, If i install some, should i wire them into the box or splice them into the d/ls and just diode the d/ls to stay on with the lows and lows with highs?
My truck didn't come with factory Fogs, If i install some, should i wire them into the box or splice them into the d/ls and just diode the d/ls to stay on with the lows and lows with highs?