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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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This doesn't give you an immediate answer, but you might consider investing a few dollars in a VOM. You don't need the fancy shmancy one on the bottom, but the one on top will do the trick for just a few bucks. Once you have it hooked to power, you can isolate exactly where you're problem is. No more guessing.

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DesolationMania
This doesn't give you an immediate answer, but you might consider investing a few dollars in a VOM. You don't need the fancy shmancy one on the bottom, but the one on top will do the trick for just a few bucks. Once you have it hooked to power, you can isolate exactly where you're problem is. No more guessing.

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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Bad relay?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Curious why you are running different fuses than the ones that came with the kit? This is a brand new kit?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by stevedolce
Bad relay?
Possible. What's the trouble shoot to bypass the relay? Power to switch to lights?
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stevedolce
Bad relay?
I asked that as well, though I wouldn't think a bad relay right out of the box. But, he stated he's running different fuses, which has piqued my interest. Subscribed!
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Is the relay your using have 4 terminals or 5? 87 vs 87a (Normally open vs Normally closed)
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 951JEEP
Is the relay your using have 4 terminals or 5? 87 vs 87a (Normally open vs Normally closed)
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DesolationMania
Curious why you are running different fuses than the ones that came with the kit? This is a brand new kit?
This is the hella 500FF kit btw. I meant I think the fuses are different because that diagram was not with the kit, however the other guy said that he had the same lights and used the same diagram so I think I'm good

Edit: so my statement meant the fuses differed from the diagram. However I could be wrong. So now I'm extra confused

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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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You can jumper 87 (lights) to 30 (Battery) to make sure they work. after that check for power at 86 (switched power to relay) and ground at 85 (relay ground). If you have a test light put clip on 85 and probe on 86 and turn on switch if it lights up circuit is ok. If jumping them worked and you have switched power and ground (85) then you have a bad relay. If switched circuit does not work then check for power at switch from battery.

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