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chriswallace187

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Posted: May 02, 2008 at 1:08 PM / IP Logged

I'd suggest using the 16 gauge if you're extending the wire by less than 50%...if you're extending by more than that use the 14 gauge.

However if you're only extending wires going to the switch or 85,86 on the relay, you can use any gauge for them; only the actual wires that power the lights will have significant current draw.

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Posted: May 02, 2008 at 2:01 PM / IP Logged

chriswallace187 wrote:

I'd suggest using the 16 gauge if you're extending the wire by less than 50%...if you're extending by more than that use the 14 gauge.

However if you're only extending wires going to the switch or 85,86 on the relay, you can use any gauge for them; only the actual wires that power the lights will have significant current draw.

Thanks...14g it is.

One more, The 12v that I am getting for the switch under the steering column is hot with key on only right?

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12volts lt. GREEN/ purple (20A) + ignition harness )

Thanks

Josh

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Posted: May 03, 2008 at 1:14 PM / IP Logged

No that wire there is the constant 12v feed to the ignition switch. You want to use the blue/lt. green wire in the same harness.

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