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simon_templar

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Posted: May 17, 2004 at 11:11 PM / IP Logged

Will I need to install more than 1 relay, if I am using 2 sets of 55watt halogen driving lights on the front of my 1992 pontiac trans am ?

The + wires to the lights are getting real hot.

I am currently using a 30 amp relay for 2 sets of lights.

55 watt halogens draw 4.5 amps per bulb . . . so the relay should be able to handle the 18 amps required.

The present gage of wire is # 10.

Shouldn't that size be sufficient ?!!!

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Posted: May 17, 2004 at 11:17 PM / IP Logged

If 10 gauge wire is getting hot then there may be another problem. How well is the ground to the lights?

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Posted: May 18, 2004 at 3:58 PM / IP Logged

Perfect ground to body of car. . . (no rust or corrosion).

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Posted: June 02, 2004 at 12:44 AM / IP Logged

how old are the wires, cause if they are old they could have to much resistance thus creating all the heat through friction

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Do I need more than 1 relay for 2 sets ?

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