2015 Ram 1500, 3 HID spot lights
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Printed Date: May 02, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Topic: 2015 Ram 1500, 3 HID spot lights
Posted By: ianyboy
Subject: 2015 Ram 1500, 3 HID spot lights
Date Posted: January 06, 2017 at 8:35 AM
Ok...so here is my little dilema on my 2015 Ram 1500 (Canada, so yes DRL on Highbeam)
I am installing 3 HID spot light on the front of her. I would wish that these come on when I turn on the Highbeam.
Currently here was my thinking for the relay;
85 - Ground
86 - Highbeam plus
87 - To lights
30 - 12v (batt)
But then, I realised that the highbeams and DRL are on the same bulb.
Thats where I'm bummed.
Any and all input will be greatly appreciated
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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: January 06, 2017 at 10:18 PM
A typical automotive relay won't trigger below 8 or 9 volts, so as long as the DRL's operate at a low enough voltage, the relay won't trigger until you turn on the high beams. Hook it up and see- you may just be over thinking it.
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Posted By: ianyboy
Date Posted: January 09, 2017 at 1:02 PM
Thanks for thw reply Geepherder.
Turns out, lucky me, I have two positives going to that bulb.
So as you say, I was overthinking the whole thing before even taking a look at it :P
Now project #2, getting my reverse LED's wired up. I'll wait until it's not -30°C outside HAHA
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