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hidden head light relay replacement

Started by polywideblock, July 26, 2013, 01:44:28 PM

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polywideblock

hi all ,OK I think my headlight relay is toast. is there anywhere else to get a replacement other than the really expensive NOS ones  http://www.ebay.com/itm/330540736113?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649    + where do I get the circuit breaker that has been removed on ALL the NOS ones  thanks Phil


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

A383Wing

you can wire in the Bosch 5 pin relay to replace the OE ones. There is a thread here on the forum

Bryan


http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,168.0.html

polywideblock

think I should have said hidden headlight relay    :yesnod: :slap: 

                                                                                                have added hidden to subject    :2thumbs:


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

A383Wing

Ok...let me see if I can find the diagram for that then....

A383Wing

here ya go...using Bosch relay & other parts probably less than $10 total

polywideblock

thanks that's exactly what I need    :2thumbs:   killed two birds with one stone as the next question was going to be what was the shinny spade at the top of the motor was (earth right) so I'll hook that up and start again    :shruggy:   


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

Nacho-RT74

I did that diagram ;) great it helps !!

I think breakers can be found around at parts stores.
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

polywideblock

so here's what I've discovered , I have a three way switch that activates the headlight doors  so iv got working headlights/doors  :woohoo:  I have no relay under dash  :shruggy:  all I found was flasher can next to ashtray have threaded holes next to can ,I'm thinking for relay bracket ? so have they bypassed the relay to mount 3 way switch ? last question should my headlight doors make an auditable noise when they get to the end of up/down (sounds like a gate slamming ,made me jump first time I hooked battery up and doors shut ) everything (doors /grill) lines up perfect  but   :2thumbs:

                                                                                                                                                     thanks Phil


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

Bob

Quote from: polywideblock on August 03, 2013, 10:40:30 PM
so here's what I've discovered , I have a three way switch that activates the headlight doors  so iv got working headlights/doors  :woohoo:  I have no relay under dash  :shruggy:  all I found was flasher can next to ashtray have threaded holes next to can ,I'm thinking for relay bracket ? so have they bypassed the relay to mount 3 way switch ? last question should my headlight doors make an auditable noise when they get to the end of up/down (sounds like a gate slamming ,made me jump first time I hooked battery up and doors shut ) everything (doors /grill) lines up perfect  but   :2thumbs:
Phil, did it come from the factory with this option? It almost sounds like someone did an exchange and dit not finish. Are door springs installed?

Bob
                                                                                                                                                     thanks Phil

polywideblock

where are the springs located ? its got like a watch spring around the activating rod on both sides of car  (wind up one way ,unwinds the other ) and yes hidden headlights were added I think


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

Bob

Quote from: polywideblock on August 04, 2013, 06:11:27 PM
where are the springs located ? its got like a watch spring around the activating rod on both sides of car  (wind up one way ,unwinds the other ) and yes hidden headlights were added I think
Like you wrote, the springs are there and in the right location. The 3 way switch, is that power left and right and off in middle? You should also have a 5 amp breaker to keep from overloading the motor.

polywideblock

yes up /off/down  ,will look for the breaker and if it doesn't have one get one and install .thanks for the advise   :cheers:     Phil


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

Bob

Quote from: polywideblock on August 04, 2013, 07:35:19 PM
yes up /off/down  ,will look for the breaker and if it doesn't have one get one and install .thanks for the advise   :cheers:     Phil

I would replace that switch with an original relay and breaker or the bosh relay as written already. Better than having a fire or burned up motor.

polywideblock

have ordered the repo one from charger specialties   :2thumbs:  where do I get the 5 amp breakers ? parts store here keeps trying to sell me fuses ,am I missing something in translation from us to Aussie   e.g. bulb holder/ socket     


  and 71 GA4  383 magnum  SE

Nacho-RT74

Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Bob