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Quick Headlight Wiring Question

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Flatliner, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. Jul 28, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Flatliner

    Flatliner [OP] Well-Known Member

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    All,

    I plan on doing the 'ultimate headlight upgrade' to my OEM lights. With that said, my projects always take me weeks longer than expected so I purchased a cheap set of LED headlights off Craigslist to use while I work on the project with my OEM lights.

    They don't have any directions and there are some red/black wires I am not sure what to do with. I assume they are for always-on LEDs. Where do I wire them?


    Any help is appreciated.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    Flatliner

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    Is this a dumb question? Can anybody point me in the right direction at least?
     
  3. Jul 29, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    se7enine

    se7enine MCMLXXIX

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    My guess is they tap into the DRL.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    outxider

    outxider Never stop exploring. Rest in Paradise Big Bro.

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    Or the parking lights. Take the negative and positive and tap them directly on the battery and see what lights up.

     
  5. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    Blais03

    Blais03 Guess I'll bring a spare wheel bearing...

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    Just tap to your running lights. However, if this is just temporary, then don’t bother
     
  6. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    Cudgel

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    Do you have a meter?
     
  7. Jul 30, 2019 at 3:40 AM
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    I do have a meter.
     

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