relay question

[hotrodman]

can i use a standard 5 pin mini relay to power my headlites (high and low beam)? as i understand it terminal 87 goes to load (high beams) and terminal 87a goes to a secondary load (low beams). I'm using a spdt toggle (up-high beams, middle-off, down-low beams). Any advice appreciated!

[rooster57]

use two relays this way all your eggs are not in one basket. at least if u have a failure u have some lights to get home. I used the total preformance 4 position push pull light switch 1stoff, 2ndparkinglts, 3rdlowbeam, 4thhighbeam. no relays.

[RPM]

I don't use any relays on the headlights. I use a puh pull switch like Hotrodman said but just off. low beams, and high. You don't need a dimmer switch that way either.

[Youngster]

That's a great tip!!!

Ron

[sstock]

Originally Posted by RPM

I don't use any relays on the headlights. I use a puh pull switch like Hotrodman said but just off. low beams, and high. You don't need a dimmer switch that way either.

You must have one hell of a rated switch