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 Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/23/09 12:27 PM
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I went looking for lenses for my hella spotlights ( as they were badly cracked and chipped ) but......... There was an enthusiastic salesman that said I can get brand new spots plus globes at half the price of the hella lenses So I bought two pairs <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ![[Linked Image]](http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9530/pajero.jpg) wiring done as follows if ( brights = ''on'') and ( dash switch = ''on'') then ( spots = ''on'') else ( spots = ''off'') Running through a 30 Amp relay with 600watt lawnmower wiring and a 20 amp fuse
Last edited by 4ePikanini; 08/23/09 12:59 PM.
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/25/09 07:55 AM
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Eish. Camera took a dump so no pictures for a while.
replaced the back 12v socket and the TO bearing last night
 Karma's Law - For every action there is a multiplied reaction! 93 Pajero GLS 3.0 V6 LWB - SOLD 2001 Gen3 Di-D LWB - SOLD 2005 Touareg R5 2.5 TDi
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/25/09 12:17 PM
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I got warned about the wire gauge so I went investigating
Silly me. I knew I must have given the wrong info somewhere because my wires aren't getting hot ( not even at the connectors ) . I went and traced the invoice ( 18 months ago from online incentive program ) and found that the wire I bought was rated at 2500 Watts. ( and probably have a bit extra for safety )
So
2500W/240V = 10.4A
I doubled up the wire so that should give me just more than 20 Amps which is enough for the spots ( 220W/12V = 18.3A ).
Am I correct in my reasoning here?
Karma's Law - For every action there is a multiplied reaction! 93 Pajero GLS 3.0 V6 LWB - SOLD 2001 Gen3 Di-D LWB - SOLD 2005 Touareg R5 2.5 TDi
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/25/09 02:47 PM
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Am I correct in my reasoning here? Almost. What you're missing is the length of run. The longer the wire, the greater the resistance and subsequently, the greater the voltage drop across the run. So, if you can post the wattage of the lights, the size of the wire AND the length of run from the battery to the lights, then someone can check your choice of wire size. Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: FrankR]
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08/25/09 02:49 PM
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4x 55 watt spots
2500watt ( 220v ) rated wire which I doubled up
length is probably around 1.3m - took the shortest route from the battery to the spots.
Karma's Law - For every action there is a multiplied reaction! 93 Pajero GLS 3.0 V6 LWB - SOLD 2001 Gen3 Di-D LWB - SOLD 2005 Touareg R5 2.5 TDi
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/25/09 03:28 PM
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got a picture taken with another camera this is the wiring on an iso measuring tape ( millimeters ) I used both wires twisted together for the positive feed to the spots. ![[Linked Image]](http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/8318/wiring.jpg)
Karma's Law - For every action there is a multiplied reaction! 93 Pajero GLS 3.0 V6 LWB - SOLD 2001 Gen3 Di-D LWB - SOLD 2005 Touareg R5 2.5 TDi
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/25/09 04:28 PM
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You'll have to tell us what size the wire is in wire gauge size: Calculator Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: FrankR]
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08/25/09 07:06 PM
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My money is on 14ga, just looking at it.
The fatter the wire, the lower the voltage drop, and the cooler the wire runs.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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08/25/09 07:20 PM
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A thing of beauty...a tape measure with only cm and mm on it. Stuff that dreams are made of <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: My Pajero 3.0 V6 rebuild - with pics
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
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08/26/09 07:21 AM
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I couldn't find the gauge but on the wire it says
15A/25m MAX
Karma's Law - For every action there is a multiplied reaction! 93 Pajero GLS 3.0 V6 LWB - SOLD 2001 Gen3 Di-D LWB - SOLD 2005 Touareg R5 2.5 TDi
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