Wiring up spotlights

Chris,

Thats for the info, it seems you know all about the problem. I have used a Piranha wiring loom and its all wired as per the diagram.

I will see how I go but I may need to get that diagram off you, thanks for the help.

Chris,

Will it work if I take the other side of the switching circuit and earth it at the head light terminal instead of the car body as I have done??

You could also just switch the earth thru the relay if thats what the issue is. Had to do that ages ago on some Pommy built thing. Worked fine though

Thanks hound, for that info on the price.

Cheers.

Great you got is sorted out Hound.
What are the lights mounted on?? I have an 05 'Lux, but no bullbar yet. Don't like the Toyota one due to looks and approach angle (sorry about that if you have one). TJM has one available, but I was told today that they have issued a safety recall on them. Havn't seen it, so have no opinion. ARB don't have one available yet. Every time I ask, it is about a month away. I would normally get the ARB (have at least seen pics) but I'm getting a bit frustrated with the delay.

So, if you have a bullbar, which one is it. If the Toyota, what do you think about the approach angle? From my quick look, it didn't seem to be much better than the original plastic bumper.

drivesafe,

Below is an extract from the Qld Dept of Tport rules and regs. This is only valid for Qld and confirms what I have stated from the beginning.

START
Lighting systems
All additional lighting systems are to be fitted strictly in
accordance with Queensland legislation. Some additional
requirements are explained below.
Additional pairs of headlights, showing a beam of white
light only, may be fitted and must not affect the driver’s
view. The headlights must be mounted symmetrically.
Additional high beam headlights must extinguish
automatically when low beam is selected.
A pair of fog lights, showing a beam of white or yellow
light, may be fitted to the front of a motor vehicle with
the centres no higher than the top of the dipped beam
headlight. The lights must be mounted symmetrically not
less than 600mm apart.
Fog lights must be capable of being switched on and off
independently of any headlights but must only be able
to be switched on when the parking lights are on. Fog
lights must not be used except in fog or mist or under
other atmospheric conditions which restrict visibility.
Blue lights are not allowed on any vehicles except
emergency vehicles (for example police, fire and rescue,
and ambulance). Red lights and reflectors must face to
the rear. White lights and reflectors must face forward.
Yellow lights are not permitted except for clearance
lights on goods vehicles and buses, and indicators and
fog lights on all vehicles.
With the exception of indicators, flashing lights are not
permitted on any vehicle, except special vehicles for use
in hazardous situations (for example tow trucks) and
emergency vehicles (for example police).

END

I'll reprint a little of the above for you.

"Additional high beam headlights must extinguish
automatically when low beam is selected."

I know an insurance company will void your insurance if an accident is caused by the inadvertant activation of the spot lights by you, a family member or friend as you have illegally modified your vehicle. The police may not know of the rules on the side of the road but your insurance company will when you have your hand out for their "hard earned coin".

This was my only argument.

Regs,

Chris.