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RBBJ 32 HOTROD
09-17-2019, 02:34 PM
On the 33 hotrod is the on on switch used to switch between high and low beams since our directional are on the steering column?
FF33rod
09-17-2019, 03:14 PM
Correct, basically you follow the instructions in the wire harness manual (separate from the main assy manual). The wiring of it is the same as the for the roadster. I hope to be replacing it with a foot switch though. Similar to this https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ado-d808
Steve
RBBJ 32 HOTROD
09-17-2019, 03:22 PM
Cool thanks Steve. I was pretty sure but wanted to confirm that it was good enough amp wise.
HVACMAN
09-18-2019, 04:05 PM
Ididit offers a switch on the column.114530
Arrowhead
09-20-2019, 08:11 AM
Ididit offers a switch on the column.114530
Couple that stalk mounted momentary switch with this electronic latching realy and you have simple and effective hi/low switch (and cheaper than the Ididit solution)
https://www.waytekwire.com/item/75533/InPower-VCM-01-Latching-Solid-State-Relay-/
AC Bill
09-20-2019, 01:47 PM
I was pretty sure but wanted to confirm that it was good enough amp wise.
Your best to run the headlights power supply, through a relay. The switch only trips the relay, using a low amperage source. Do not run the power directly to the headlights, through the toggle switch alone, or it can really heat up. Some info re doing that.
http://www.vclassics.com/archive/relays.htm
Some heavy duty headlight switches may handle the amperage draw. Also if using a factory daytime running light modem.
FF33rod
09-20-2019, 02:33 PM
Your best to run the headlights power supply, through a relay. The switch only trips the relay, using a low amperage source. Do not run the power directly to the headlights, through the toggle switch alone, or it can really heat up. Some info re doing that.
http://www.vclassics.com/archive/relays.htm
Some heavy duty headlight switches may handle the amperage draw. Also if using a factory daytime running light modem.
That's a good thing to note Bill, we are using the LED lights so there shouldn't be a problem but if using older technology then a relay is needed...
Steve
AC Bill
09-20-2019, 03:07 PM
That's a good thing to note Bill, we are using the LED lights so there shouldn't be a problem but if using older technology then a relay is needed...
Steve
That's a good point Steve, the amperage draw should be significantly lower, with LED's. Curious as to what the amperage draw is on them?
This is how I wired my headlight dimmer switch, which I did as a floor mount (old fashioned) setup.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104221&d=1553358772
Wired like this, even if the dimmer switch fails, I'll still have low-beams.