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Oct 24, 2013 | 11:45 AM

Phanni

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'always on' low beams

I attempted to install the harness that keeps the lowbeams on when the high beams are turned on. I've not had any success with the harness I received. Has anyone else here installed that harness, and what kind of luck did you have? The vender (a forum supporter)does not take phone calls and only works off E-mail. I'm going to install the high beam HID's (already have lows) and I want this mod to work before proceeding.

I'm awaiting a response from the vender.

Oct 24, 2013 | 12:13 PM

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

I have the same harness and decided not to use it, I went with the relay in the fuse box, A lot easier install.

Here is the file.
Mr.Bill
Radio Shack Automotive Relay Part #275-226 ($6.99)

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Oct 24, 2013 | 12:17 PM

Phanni

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Thanks Bill,
Where did you get it, or did you build it?
It looks to be basically the same,

Oct 24, 2013 | 12:21 PM

CactusCat

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Installed on mine a while back and worked perfectly. I don't have HIDs though. Not sure if that had anything to do with it or not but it was seamless. No issues.

Oct 24, 2013 | 12:29 PM

Road Runner

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I used a relay from Radioflyer - installed in about 5 minutes with no problems. Been running it for the past month.
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Oct 24, 2013 | 12:55 PM

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phanni

Thanks Bill,
Where did you get it, or did you build it?
It looks to be basically the same,

I got the relay at radio shack and just wired it in like the diagram says.

Oct 24, 2013 | 01:32 PM

Phanni

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Thanks guys, I'll look into it.

Oct 24, 2013 | 02:16 PM

Clyde2

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Used the radio flyer here works great

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Oct 24, 2013 | 05:03 PM

s'noJob

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From: Wake Forest NC

I installed Radioflyer's Hi-4 harness in about fifteen minutes by following these instructions.

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Oct 24, 2013 | 05:07 PM

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Sent an email back. The only issue I've ever seen is the fuse taps coming out a bit. Unfortunately we can't tighten them up more before shipping.

Oct 24, 2013 | 06:24 PM

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Toque

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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Here is what I did.....

Relay from Radio shack.

And .... BAM !

Oct 24, 2013 | 06:36 PM

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FNFastZ06

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I just installed the Hi-4 from Radioflyer, sounds like the one you are describing. Installed in about 5 mins, works perfectly.

Oct 24, 2013 | 11:03 PM

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jdmvette

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does this mod also keep the fogs on when the high beams are activated?

Oct 25, 2013 | 12:42 AM

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Toque

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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !

Quote:

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does this mod also keep the fogs on when the high beams are activated?

Oct 25, 2013 | 02:38 AM

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^very cool man.

Oct 25, 2013 | 05:59 AM

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s'noJob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmvette

does this mod also keep the fogs on when the high beams are activated?

Not to be a killjoy, but in the spirit of disclosure, the NHTSA says the fogs have got to go off.

Wouldn't want to break any laws in our Corvettes, would we!

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Oct 25, 2013 | 08:45 AM

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stevegray04

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I used the JWMotoring Four-On harness. I installed it per the instructions in about 15 minutes and it has worked as advertised. I do have to check and occasionally retighten the ground connection, but that's not an issue with the harness.

Oct 25, 2013 | 08:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stevegray04

I sent him some things to check. If it doesn't work we'll replace it or refund him for it. We make them in house and stand behind them 100%

Oct 28, 2013 | 01:40 PM

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Phanni

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com

I sent him some things to check. If it doesn't work we'll replace it or refund him for it. We make them in house and stand behind them 100%

After some trouble shooting, it appears there is some kind of short in the relay socket and JW is sending me a new unit. It should arrive this week. He did not hesitate, once we figured out where the problem lies.

Thanks to all.