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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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OKay so I instaled my kc lights 100w and it was working for about a week. And all of a sudden it went out! I guess I blew the fuse off the wiring! Any one know what kinda wires I should buy for it so It don't happen again and how should I wire it?? <3 I wish I can have a man wire it for me! Somebody talk me threw the steps on what should I do?!?!?
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Try and post a picture of the area you are talking about. How are the lights wired now ? You can go to the KC web site and get install directions there for the lights you have.. welcome to the forum.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
<3 I wish I can have a man wire it for me!
how you do'n... i'll be right over ~puts on tool belt~

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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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what was the hot for the switch you hooked into? check that fuse first... check the wires...unplug the lights and test it with a d battery see if it comes on, if not it could be the bulb
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
<3 I wish I can have a man wire it for me!
send a pic of yourself by the lights. i think i can help. i am really good with electricity!
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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:rotfl mao2:: rotflmao2::rotflm ao2:
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Okay let's see boys <3! um I have a red wire going to the battery. And I have two ground wires on two screws. The red wire that hooks up to the battery have a fuse on it and I think I blew that one :(. And I have my switch up above my mirror on that black plastic thing. I drilled holes and put it up on top of there. It's pretty cute! But I'll go ahead and hook up my lights strait to the battery. Too see if it might be the bulbs or the wires. Anything else boys?? I wish someone can come quick!!
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
I wish someone can come quick!!
Crystal, careful what you say!

on a serious note take pics of the hook up....it would be much easier to guide you through this
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
Okay let's see boys <3! um I have a red wire going to the battery. And I have two ground wires on two screws. The red wire that hooks up to the battery have a fuse on it and I think I blew that one :(. And I have my switch up above my mirror on that black plastic thing. I drilled holes and put it up on top of there. It's pretty cute! But I'll go ahead and hook up my lights strait to the battery. Too see if it might be the bulbs or the wires. Anything else boys?? I wish someone can come quick!!
Are you using a relay ( little black ice cube thingy with wires on one side )? Not totally necessay but highly recomended with two 100w lamps. Did you wrap the wires with anything? Again "no necesito" but highly recomended. If your fuse is the culprit, then you have probably experienced a wire chafe. That means tha you will have to review ever inch of the wireing to find out where it has rubbed thru. Paying close attention to the areas wher the wireing is in contact with metal.
Good Luck
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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replace the fuse see if it works.... you can tell if a fuse is busted if you look at it and the metal looks like it was melted.


where did you go through the cabin? im thinking the side by the foam (easiest) if thats the case i doubt you chaffed a wire but its possible. when you were plugging it inside what hot wire did you use for the switch?

take pictures of the setup.
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