Having a relay switch is essential if you are wiring up a light bar that has a very large amp draw at all. Will the relay help.
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What size relay for light bar. By implementing all the steps mentioned in this guide properly you would be able to wire. Led light bar wiring harness kit relay 2 lead 5pin on off rocker switch laser. Automotive it does not include a switch which is what i wanted since i got mine from otrattw. Nilight led light bar wiring harness kit 12v 5 pin rocker switch onoff 16 awg. 12v 60a relay hd wiring harness kit 12awg 600w red led. Discussion in lighting started by rollin904 sep 20 2017.
50 caliber racing roof cage doors 20 led light bar factory utv uhmw skid plate superatv ez steer simpson 6 point bench seat eztsk led street legal kit desert molding throttle pedal super seal airbox gasket concourse specialties switch panel highlifter front a arms zbroz racing hi clearance rear links and radius rods cobra axles viper elite winch utv fire ext. I have had to replace the right led bar twice because it has died on me. When i start the atv cant use electric start pull only the lights will turn on but they will start to dim unless. No more amber in my tail lights wiring leds in front light bar rock lights puddle lights rear footwell bed map and dome led h4 bulb conversion kit. It is a perfect accessory for off road vehicles working vehicles and any automobile that could use a relay to power specific equipment. In this guide well explain what a relay switch is why you need one and how to wire one up yourself.
My switch is supposed to be rated at 20 30a. Is this because i didnt use a relay. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next sep 20 2017 at 606 pm 1 1. Wire running from light to switch. Just swap in a 5 amp fuse and call it a day. The mictuning wiring harness is up to 10 feet and with 2 lead can hook with 1 heavy duty off road led light bar above 180w or 2 small light bar up to 300 watt load capacity.
Determining wire amp and relay size for leds. It is currently wired to the factory switch on the atv handlebars and there is no relay being used. This guide describes the various ways to wire a relay switch while wiring up the led light bar to your vehicle. Jump to latest follow 1 17 of 17 posts. Kind of cryptic isnt it. The relay will have 4 prongs on it marked 30 87 85 and 86.
40a 12v wiring harness red led light bar laser rocker switch relay on off truck. What size fuse or relay do you have for your light bar. Mictuning hd 300w led light bar wiring harness 40amp relay on off without switch1lead 14ft 14awg. Hence in this guide we have explained how to wire an led light bar without a relay. In this guide well explain what a relay switch is why you. Hence you need to wire light bar without relay only when you are sure about the switch fuses and wire are of the correct size for the amperage.
Rollin904 op feather slinger. Light itself grounded to chassis. Best led light bars. Tj greenville sc vehicle. I believe this is enough for the switch itself to handle but im not sure im powering the bar to its full potential and if i should add a relay. Hd 600w wiring harness 12 awg led light bar 60a relay red rocker switch on off.
Buy a wiring harness. Apr 11 2011 member. Right now i have it all going through my switch. Right now my wiring goes like this. I installed two 4 18 watt led light bars on my atv. Having a relay switch is essential if you are wiring up a light bar that has a very large amp draw at all.
Well if you are just going to use our wiring harness and switch you dont need to know what any of this is because it comes all pre wired and plugged in together. Mictuning heavy duty 2 lead wiring harness is designed and made specifically for high output light bars which has substantially higher amperage draw than its smaller counterparts. How to wire your led light bar using a relay. Wiring the led light bar in front of the vehicle makes it easy for you to view objects clearly while driving at night time. But if you want to use some sort of electrical current to activate your led lightbar like make them come on when you turn your high beams on or your reverse lights on if. As a side note the battery seems to be failing and not holding a charge well old battery.
The kit is only 1050 shipped with prime and would be overkill for your needs.