

| Subject: | Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma |
| From: | John Rodgers |
| Date: | Fri, 9 Sep 2011 11:40:18 -0500 |
Not exactly. When looking at the Bentley 97.119 image 97.1392 what is the pin numbering sequence? I assume: 1>2 3>4 5>6 etc. If so, Pins 1>2 & 3 are occupied. The rest have nothing connected. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 9/9/2011 11:05 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > John, > > here is the list I sent yesterday, does it not make sense to you which terminals have power at what conditions? > > alistair > > >> So here is what I think they do, open to corrections: >> >> G1& G3 - X-bus controlled power >> G2& G5 #15, ign. switched power via fuse S18 >> G4 - D+ (alternator trigger circuit) via dash alt. led >> G6 - dead end >> G7 - power with headlight on >> G8 - dimmer controlled panel lighting power >> G9 - license plate lights circuit, via fuse S20 >> G10 - hot when windscreen washer runs (used for headlight washer) >> >> >> and the M terminals below >> >> M1 - tied to G7 >> M2 - power when low beams on >> >> >> This is for my '86 syncro passenger van. > > > > > > On 2011-09-09, at 8:53 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > >> Mark, >> >> I note several unused pins on the "G" panel on the fuseblock. What are >> they used for? Might one of these work for my wire. The wire connects >> to the supply side of the relay - or relay pin 87. >> >> Thanks, >> >> John . >> >> John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >> Chelsea, AL >> Http://www.moldhaus.com >> >> >> On 9/9/2011 9:30 AM, mark drillock wrote: >>> Maybe it already has headlight relays installed? >>> >>> There are 7 P connections. 2 are always used by the base vehicle. >>> >>> That leaves 5 for options/expansion. >>> power windows use 1 >>> power locks use 1 >>> gas fired heater uses 1 (rare) >>> typical headlight relay kit uses 2 >>> >>> Is the other larger .375" P spade available? >>> If so, put a bigger end on your new wire and use it. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> John Rodgers wrote: >>>> I was going to upgrade my headlight circuits with headlight relays to >>>> handle new higher wattage lights. Part of this requires cutting some >>>> wires and these wires are clearly identified in the instructions. When I >>>> went to do this, and removed the steering column cover to better see >>>> what I was doing, I discovered a rat's net of wires where the PO had >>>> done a whole lot of upgrading for himself. There is no way for me to >>>> identify all those wires making the install non-compatible. So, what >>>> to do? >>>> >>>> I decided to use the TJ Hannick approach, using 30 amp relay mounted on >>>> the dash fascia on the left side of the insturment pod and under the >>>> instrument pod cover. Four wires, no cutting, plug and play - Right? >>>> Wrong!!! >>>> >>>> The first three wires to the relay were a snap. But the fourth - the one >>>> that powers the control circuit inside the relay - the fourth one is to >>>> be plugged into the "P" panel on the back side of the fuse block. Once >>>> that last wire is connected - the light would/should work. Well, no >>>> joy!! I dropped the fuse block, only to discover that the "P" panel >>>> looked like a Christmas tree loaded with ornaments. The PO in his >>>> rewiring, had used all 6 output pins and had put extenders on them, >>>> increasing their ability to carry more connectors with wires. But to the >>>> detriment of adding anything else at all!!! >>>> >>>> My question here is - where else can I connect to pull power for getting >>>> the relay to work. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> John >>>> >>>> -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL >>>> Http://www.moldhaus.com >>>> >>> >
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