R32: Headlight Switch And Dash Globe Replacement

[Jenius]

Thanks for the really handy guide there,

But unfortunately aside from the melted springy bits. This was also the result of it not functioning for me.

Has anyone ever come across this? I'm definitely in need of a whole new switch assembly and a new plug bit.

[Cubes]

Nasty as.. Mine wasn't that bad but much more and I would have had to replace it.

The plastic was browning and dropping in area's; some of the connectors were slightly black.

I've got mine off the road doing a few bits at the moment. The battery is out and the loom wide open.

Its a silly setup.

L & R headlights (high and low) run off 1 15amp fuse each; the wires run from the fuse to the switch then from the switch all the way back to the head lights.

So for me its.. Snip the wires that return from the switch use that to trigger a relay and then from relay join back in to the std loom that runs to the headlights.

I've got a pair of relays with fuses incorporated so no need for additional wiring etc. + They fit in the 2 empty spots within the fuse box

[falky929]

the little globes out the climate controll are the same globes that are in vr commodoors AC/redimister and hazzard lights switch so ask at ur local holden dealer

[Dioscorides]

Hi Guys, Sorry to bump a thread that is a year old but I thought this is probably the best place to put this question. I've purchased a 5-Pin Narva 12V 40A Relay with Diode protection (P/No. 68032) to upgrade my headlights wiring loom and have attached a diagram of the schematic (pictured at the top of the relay).

My question is which pin is the relay switching input (12v) and which pin is the relay switching output (ground) on this type of relay?

I would normally connect switching 12v to pin 85 and connect ground to pin 86 (as the diode arrow is facing the way the current travels) - but what is throwing me off is Narva's addition of the little positive (+) sign on pin 86 side. The relays are only $8.80 each but i'd rather get it right the first time and not blow the diode unnecessarily so any help would be much appreciated!

Edit: Sorry Mods, I just realised this was in the Tutorial/DIY/FAQ Forum - feel free to delete this and move to the relevant section at your discretion please.

Edited June 4, 2010 by Dioscorides