Re: Need Halogen Headlight Help

Posted by HH56 On 2011/3/22 16:38:27

I think I would also add a couple of relays to work the lights directly from a good voltage source rather than run them thru the headlight and dimmer switch. The extra current may not be excessive but the switches are still 70 years old so why push them. Halogens as well as the old style bulbs could also take advantage of the extra voltage with brightness output as well. Maybe take a line protected by a circuit breaker from the bat solenoid terminal or other good source to hidden relays near the lights and have the switches operate the relays via the old wires. Believe there is a schematic on site for doing that. A good relay to use is the 6v headlight relay for VW's or the one from Newark listed in the FAQ and other posts.