 GT headlight installation .... wiring questions... |
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| Jgilliam914 |
 Dec 15 2020, 10:59 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,327 Joined: 30-July 12 From: Iowa / Florida Member No.: 14,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
As the topic title says I have installed the Mechanical GT headlight pop up system.
What have people done to hook up the headlights since you have a bunch of wiring for the motors that no longer needed? Is it possible to run the headlamps and fog lights from the same switch? TIA for your input |
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 15 2020, 11:07 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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I'd use shrink tube to cover the wires and keep anything from grounding.
As far as running the headlights and fog lights on the same switch I'd say no. You could run a relay to the fog lights off the same switch just not the lights. |
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| campbellcj |
Dec 16 2020, 09:07 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I did as above - preserved the no longer needed stock wiring as best I could, insulated any exposed ends/connectors and tucked it away. As I recall you can also ditch a couple fuses as well as the relays for the old motors. (In full track config actually I used to run my car off 1-2 fuses total.)
My car has the factory fog lamps and separate switch and I would not try to combine or simplify those circuits further. I suppose if desired you could probably wire one switch to control two (or more) relays for both sets of lights. As long as you can power them adequately and the hot wires can handle the load. |
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| Eric_Shea |
Dec 17 2020, 04:57 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Pull'em from the harness... it's a short run.
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