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Old 06-22-2016, 08:35 AM   #29
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Thanks for the feedback.

Still don't understand if there is no relay to switch the headlamps. Because if there is a relay, why is that switch so weak. And if there is no relay, it's no wonder that the switch is killed over time.
Switch is capable of great current, this is some heavy duty and thick copper. I bet it is good quality copper also lolll (read conductive). The problem is the 'mini' conn pads (see grab below). Slight little bit of dirt between and the contact will be weak, you'll get intermittent current flow, and eventually the current will just avoid that route all together lolll. Oxidation as all/any other connectors also can be nasty (not talking about corrosion yet).

Not a cheap switch unfortunately. Ign switch is a worst problem maker I read many times now :/

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