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Dec 20, 2010 | 06:37 PM

#16

Hussler

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Originally Posted by Hussler

Actually, not a bad idea ...

The "Dark Green Wire" going to the windshield wiper motor has power in ACC or Run. That probably would be the easiest one to tap into for relay power.

I did post this ... was that not your question?

Dec 20, 2010 | 06:45 PM

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strokersace

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You did Jim. I saw it earlier. Do the wipers work when the key is turned to acc? I've never tried it I don't think. If I have, then I don't remember!

Dec 20, 2010 | 06:52 PM

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RÖENTGEEP

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Originally Posted by dieselstreamer

I am relatively certain that the fused accessory circuit can not handle the current for the headlights.

I WANT to use a RELAY!

I give up I will figure it out myself

Hey amigo, you are to young posting in this forum to get mad.

Take it easy

All we try to help here.

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Originally Posted by strokersace

That makes complete sense about the current draw of the headlights. Then yeah, you would need a relay.

And we're all just trying to help you with having only what you've typed to go off of. If you want to get your panties all up in a bunch over that, they sorry, don't know what to tell you. If you settle down and take constructive advice or questions on what you're trying to do, then stay a while. You may learn something. If nobody understands your question then maybe reword it. We are not you and do not know exactly what you're wanting. All we have to go off of is what is typed on our screens. In your proccesses of figuring out how to do this, what wires to use, etc etc, you may share it with the FTE community and others can benefit from it as well.

Relax and stay a while.

X2 on that.

Dec 20, 2010 | 07:32 PM

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Hussler

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Originally Posted by strokersace

You did Jim. I saw it earlier. Do the wipers work when the key is turned to acc? I've never tried it I don't think. If I have, then I don't remember!

Yep, they work ...

Dec 20, 2010 | 08:39 PM

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storm2075

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Jim.... everybody...

What Dave wants to know is where he can cut the wire that powers the headlights/running lights to wire in the relay. He already knows how to come off of accessory power.

I'm sure someone here has done it because it is a great idea if you are forgetful like me

Dec 20, 2010 | 11:20 PM

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Dave Sponaugle

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From: Nutter Fort, WV

To cut off both the high and low beams with one relay, it would have to be in the wire between the headlight switch and the dimmer switch under the dash.

In fact to get both the parking lights and head lights it will take two relays if I remember right.

Dec 22, 2010 | 09:37 PM

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storm2075

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Originally Posted by Dave Sponaugle

I believe that is correct. But couldn't you run both the parking lights and headlights through one relay? I may not be visualizing correctly... I'll probably be looking into doing this at some point since there would never be the possibility of leaving lights on if you remove the key.

Dec 22, 2010 | 10:07 PM

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chicagodragon

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From: metairie, LA

a lil off topic, i have keyless entry, it turns the dome light on when the unlock button is pushed... so with the help of a few dioeds, i wired my running board lights and 'under front bumper lights' to it. wen in a dark parking lot, i hit the unlock button and my truck lights up like a christmas tree