Two separate topics, first a question about my F150 and then into the real post about 2001 Olds Aurora.
1. Do the newer F150's (ie 2011) have factory headlight relay set ups? No complaints about the lights, but if I make a relay harness for the Olds I would bet I could make a second one for the F150 for not much more money at the same time.
2. 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Has factory remote battery location under rear seat with factory headlight relay set up, though the headlight wiring is still very small gauge and who knows where the grounds are. I am intending to solve both of these problems but would like some advise from those with more experience than myself.
The way I see it there are a couple actions I could take
A. Run upgraded grounding straps from the existing headlight sockets and see what happens.
B. Run upgraded grounding straps as well as heavier wire to existing factory relays which are in power dist. block with good connection to heavy positive battery cable.
C. Use factory wiring to actuate DIY relay harness with heavy ground straps and heavy positive wires running to battery cable at power distribution block.
D. Actually one more option, since I haven't priced out components yet I'll just put it out there. Found UPI 34264 which appears to be a pre-manufactured relay harness from 9006/9005 healights for under $50 shipped- maybe this is a good deal??
1. Do the newer F150's (ie 2011) have factory headlight relay set ups? No complaints about the lights, but if I make a relay harness for the Olds I would bet I could make a second one for the F150 for not much more money at the same time.
2. 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. Has factory remote battery location under rear seat with factory headlight relay set up, though the headlight wiring is still very small gauge and who knows where the grounds are. I am intending to solve both of these problems but would like some advise from those with more experience than myself.
The way I see it there are a couple actions I could take
A. Run upgraded grounding straps from the existing headlight sockets and see what happens.
B. Run upgraded grounding straps as well as heavier wire to existing factory relays which are in power dist. block with good connection to heavy positive battery cable.
C. Use factory wiring to actuate DIY relay harness with heavy ground straps and heavy positive wires running to battery cable at power distribution block.
D. Actually one more option, since I haven't priced out components yet I'll just put it out there. Found UPI 34264 which appears to be a pre-manufactured relay harness from 9006/9005 healights for under $50 shipped- maybe this is a good deal??