Standard system runs one side as low beam while the other head light is off and is reserved for the high beam , I would like to have both head lights working as low beam and high beam . Anyone know of a wiring diagram that I can follow to hook it up ?
You need to go to jaycar and get a one way diode.
That will let the light come on with the other but wont let power goback the other way on high beam
Testimonial: "thanks thats a good point .... a one way diode"
This is not a complicated operation... IF your bikes electrical system will handle the added amperage and voltage draw...( IT MIGHT NOT!!)..You REALLY need to find out if the electrical system will handle this load..(ASK A PROFESSIONAL!) ... on low beam it might not be a problem,, but on high, the amp draw may be too much and run down your battery as you ride....
....you will need two separate headlights that have both a low beam and a high beam in the same light - AND that will fit in your housing. once you have found the lights its time for the wiring....find the + positive wire the controls the low beam and the + positive wire that controls the high beam.. Also you will need the "three wire" connector for the back of each light.. If you are competent with electrical stuff.. this should be no problem.. just run the low beam + to the correct connections in the plug and the same for the + high beam wires and the grounds..(they should have a connection from which they begin.. splice the two for each (low and high beam) and ground and run the correct wires to the correct connections in/at the plugs..PLEASE - talk to your local PRO before attempting this!!!
Testimonial: "thanks yes I have everything I need to complete the job and the bike will be able to handle the extra load but the other issue is that when you turn the key to on , the lights come on even before the electric starter can be pressed to get the motor running ( there is no off switch which I will need to install ),but a wiring diagram would make it a lot simpler. I guess I could just copy a older model twin headlight set up ."
SOURCE: !997 Chevrolet S10 headlight problem
I have had the same problem with my 97 S10. I looked at the GM iring diagram and found that the headlight circuit runs directly through the main headlight switch with no fuse or relay at all. The high low beam switch cannot shut the circuit off completely and therefore make the clicking relay sound that is heard. The daytime running light module looks for a headlight on signal and therefore shuts off the running lights. So when the headlights cut on and off the clicking you hear is the day time running light relay, turning them on thinking you are shutting the headlight switch on and off. Inside the headlight switch itself is a thermal metallic circuit protector similar to whats inside a flasher switch. This is the only logical place for the headlight circuit to cut out since it is a directly wired circuit as explained before. Replace your headlight switch for less than 20 bucks from autozone.
SOURCE: INOP low beam and high beams
The problem is the headlight switch itself - it's one of the most common failures on these cars. The part, brand-new, is about $158 from ECSTuning.com. Replacing it involves removing the airbag and steering wheel - not difficult but a little nerve-wracking due to the power of the airbag.
If this is something you want to tackle on your own, reply back here and I can give you a step-by-step on doing the work yourself. Or you can go to a shop/dealer and just have them do it. They'll probably charge you at least two hours' labor, even though it's a 40 minute job. Let me know what you would like to do.
SOURCE: i have a 2003 chevy cavalier. headlight issue
The blinking light is telling you that you have a headlight out, if you look the service light should be coming on when the light stops blinking.
Replace the head light and all should be fine.
SOURCE: 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES, the blue high beam
It sounds like you are confused about how your headlamp system is supposed to work. The DRL does not run on the High beam circuit, it runs on the low beam circuit. The fog lamps are supposed operate with the park lamps and also with the low beams, not the high beams. From your description, I would say that your system is operating as designed and you are having trouble telling High from Low. (Don't feel bad, that is why high beam indicators were invented in the first place.)
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DEFINITION: This diagnostic procedure should only be used if the high beam headlamps are operating properly and the low beams are inoperative.
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Did you perform the Headlights System Check?
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Go to Step 2
Go to Headlight System Check
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Does the test lamp light?
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Go to Step 3
Go to Step 5
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Does the test lamp light?
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Go to Step 4
Go to Step 6
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Does the test lamp light?
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Go to Step 7
Go to Step 8
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Replace the headlamp dimmer switch.
Is the repair complete?
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Go to Headlight System Check
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Repair the open in CKT 359 (PPL) between the headlamp dimmer switch and the daytime running lamp relay.
Is the repair complete?
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Go to Headlight System Check
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Replace the high/low beam headlamps.
Is the repair complete?
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Go to Headlight System Check
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Is the repair complete?
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Go to Headlight System Check
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