Just remember to add the necessary fuse(s) if you by-pass the existing
ones. This means fusing the high current lines to the lamps, not just to
the relay coils.  I don't know if the kits include this or not.  //Jack

On 21 Aug 2005 at 10:18, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> As the power source is really the alternator while driving, the upgrade
> should really be from there. You can run another wire from the battery
> to the fuse box but the harness from the alternator to the battery cable
> connection at the starter is still deficient. A separate ground from the
> alternator to the body will also improve available voltage and current.
>
> Dennis
>
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> Subject: Headlight Relay - Do I Really Need A New Feed?
>
> Am upgrading the headlight wiring to add the popular relays.  I have
> read about 6 sets of instructions that I found online. Half of them say
> to feed the 12 volt power from the fuse box, the other half say to run a
> new power wire from the battery post.
> Does anyone have more than a guess on whether it's really necessary to
> run a new power feed from the battery for this purpose?
>
> Thanks much,
> Brent
>
>
> Brent Weide
> Portland, Oregon
> http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/
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