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Offline andy8190

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Re: question about a new horn (update....put on relay)
« Reply #25 on: February 26, 2009, 12:56:42 PM »
ok so what should the reading at the terminl end of the headlight wires be?

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Re: question about a new horn (update....put on relay)
« Reply #26 on: February 26, 2009, 01:46:43 PM »
On a perfect electrical system it would be the same as the reading at the battery. You probably are going to lose a few tenths, though.
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Re: question about a new horn (update....put on relay)
« Reply #27 on: February 26, 2009, 02:21:30 PM »
The headlight relay mod is just a band aid, used to side step and hide faulty wiring harness connectors and switches.  It only solves a small portion of the real problem



Well I disagree a bit with that, though I know you know far more than I do regarding m/c electrical systems ...
From what I understand it also lightens the load on your expensive and hard to find (for some models) switches. Also,running heavier gauge wire for the power to your headlights and or horn and relays allows you to pull more voltage for higher powered aftermarket items safely. Sure it is not a replacement for having a properly functioning wiring harness, but it helps in this instance even if you do.
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