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Mango_Tango 06-05-2019 07:06 AM

Help with wiring 4 PIAA horns
 
2011 JKU. She's lifted and mean looking and the pipsqueak stock horn just doesn't suit her. I don't want to go the air horn route, just something a bit more ballsy. After much research, I've decided to go with the PIAA 85115 Superior Bass Horns, 4 of them to be exact. According to the description, the horns draw 2.7 amps each, for a total of 10.8 amps for all 4 that I want to install. I assume installing a relay is the way to go but do not know if the stock wire harness is sufficient for 10.8 amp draw. Anyone know how I can wire this, what parts I would need?

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jedg 06-05-2019 09:25 AM

Most of the 12v wire gauge charts say 10 amps can be handled by 16 or even 18 gauge if the distance is under 10 feet. That said, I would install my own relay and use the current harness as the trigger for the relay. Wire the relay as such:

87 - power to your new horns

85 - ground

86 - signal - this should be a POSITIVE from your current horn harness

30 - positive from your battery

Mango_Tango 06-05-2019 04:03 PM

Awesome, just the answer I was looking for!
 
I'll post update photos after installation


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