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Subject:Re: Headlight relay kits
From:Mark McCulley
Date:Thu, 21 Jan 2016 22:30:40 -0800

It sounds like the relays aren't wired correctly, the wires from 5 and 6
should only be drawing a small amount of current if the relays are wired
right.

-Mark

On Wed, Jan 20, 2016 at 6:23 PM, Mike Saint-Amour <
mikesaintamour@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Group
>
> I purchased a headlight relay kit a few years ago.  Recently I have been
> challenged with the issue of heat on fuses 5 and 6 when using the high
> beams.  Fuse 6 even melted once.  Everything works fine as long as I don't
> leave the high beams on for long.   Do you know what would cause that
> problem?   Do I need to replace the relays?  Change wiring?   My kit was
> from Vanagon westfalia parts.
>
> Go now.  Because later has a terrible habit of becoming NEVER.
> Anonymous
>
> Mike Saint-Amour
> www.slowcarfasthouse.com
>
> Go now.  Because later has a terrible habit of becoming NEVER.
> Anonymous
>
> Mike Saint-Amour
> www.slowcarfasthouse.com

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