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Old 05-06-2009, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
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I was answering both of your questions with the same answer.... Do not attempt to run the current for the lights directly through the switch alone. The low beams pull 8-9 amps, and the high beams 13-15 amps. Add to that the parking lights and you have a potential 20 amp load through the switch. Not a good thing. Also be sure to use wire of correct gauge based upon length of the wire run and maximum anticipated current load if in doubt us larger size.
OK, thanks. I was guessing that was the answer. It's a brand new Ron Francis harness, so I am assuming they used the correct size wire. I'll pick up their relay kit. That'll be the 6th relay I have in this little car. This electrical system will be a work of art by the time I'm done with it.
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