nissan patrol electrical experts help needed

Submitted: Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 15:33
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greetings all , have an electrical issue , started with high beam turning off on main head lights but the spotties and light bar wee staying on , on closer inspection found that after the high beam has been turned off , I still get 6 volts on the high beam circuit ( when on I get 12 volts ). When I test without the globe in ... It goes completely open circuit .... Would I be correct to presume the globes are " leaking " and allowing 6 volts to continue through even after high beam is off , this is just enough current to maintain power to the relay ... Has anyone else ever had this issue ? Globes are new and cost about $80 and since lost the receipt ...... Don't have any spares to test ..... So has anyone else had this issue ?
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Reply By: Member - Bentaxle - Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 15:53

Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 15:53
Bega Boy try the Patrol 4x4 Forum website, they will be your best bet.
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Follow Up By: Bega Boy - Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 16:02

Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 16:02
Tried them , comes up saying webpage not found , even after following there page from Google ??
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Follow Up By: pop2jocem - Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 16:55

Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 16:55
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Dunno, seems to work for me.
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Reply By: Member - Bentaxle - Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 17:31

Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 17:31
Did you have right address: Patrol4x4.com
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Reply By: SDG - Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 18:46

Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 at 18:46
Had similar problem with two of my Patrols.
The light control switch/stalk thingy had to be replaced both times. Can't remember exact problems, but it was something along the lines of them not being able to handle the current. Both mine were GQs. Mainly occurs with high wattage spotties apparently. (100w)

I ended up cheating by using the isolating switch to turn them off as needed.
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Reply By: Rangiephil - Sunday, Feb 01, 2015 at 15:03

Sunday, Feb 01, 2015 at 15:03
If you add anything to your headlight circuit ( even stronger bulbs) you should add relays into the circuit so that the headlight switch only is subject to a tiny current to switch the relays.

There are lots of relay circuits around which usually include a male plug the same as the headlight plug to activate the relays so they are plug and play.
You will also find your lights will be brighter as there is usually much less voltage drop with the relays.
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