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Smallblock454 · 06-22-2016, 12:08 PM

Hi nine8six,

well i did again a research, but couldn't find a relay for the main headlights in the wiring circuit or elsewhere.

And if that is the truth, than i understand the design of the switch. But that also means that this switch will be toasted over time, because it depends on how fast you use it and how much ampere it had to switch. A relay is a much better switch, because on and off is within milliseconds and it can easily be replaced. Also if you use hid headlights that might toast the switch much faster.

So if anybody know if there is a headlamp relay in the car, please let me know where it sits.

Thanks & regards, Markus

06-22-2016, 12:08 PM	#12
Smallblock454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: LB, Germany Posts: 1,515	Hi nine8six, well i did again a research, but couldn't find a relay for the main headlights in the wiring circuit or elsewhere. And if that is the truth, than i understand the design of the switch. But that also means that this switch will be toasted over time, because it depends on how fast you use it and how much ampere it had to switch. A relay is a much better switch, because on and off is within milliseconds and it can easily be replaced. Also if you use hid headlights that might toast the switch much faster. So if anybody know if there is a headlamp relay in the car, please let me know where it sits. Thanks & regards, Markus