Headlight relay kits

[red67]

thanks scott. but i've driven a LOT of miles in one old car over a year without any hassle with original porsche factory settings. still havent had a problem - is it fluke or is it designed to run fine originally by porsche?

[scottb]

You can't predict when the switch will go bad. I was driving along one night and my high-beams just started flashing on their own. The switch had gone bad. I replaced the switch and added the relays, and it's been fine ever since. Porsche did a lot of great things when they designed our cars, but in many areas (and this is one), there's room for improvement. The relays are a good upgrade...inexpensive and easy to install.

[red67]

ok thanks for clarifiying. thats good to know. just needed clarification on why i need this thing and was curious!.

[cak]

why do you need a relay?

Because the stock wiring harness has all the headlamp current going through the ignition switch and stalk switch.

These switches are expensive and a PITA to replace. Why tempt fate?

[RWebb]

Yes, do it. The electrical design on these cars is insane. People have posted lists of several things to do - a fuse for the dash lighting is another.

The most elaborate fix would keep the fuel runs away from the electrical runs in the engine compartment...

[khamul02]

I'm sorry I may have missed this but how do I order.

[Icemaster]

Send email, paypal, etc to Marcus at the address in the second post of the thread.

[PPilot]

Marcus, I paypaled you for a kit, thanks, Gordon

[Superman]

Originally Posted by scottb

The problem is that even with the stock headlights there is a lot of current draw through the stalk switch. This often results in the contacts inside the switch getting burned. Relays put power directly to the lights without it going through the switch first, thereby preventing the switch from getting fried.

Yup. It's just a matter of time before you'll be purchasing a new stalk switch. They are not cheap.

Does Sucro sell more robust headlight plugs? The three-pronged plug that connects to the lamp itself? I need a couple of the high-amperage plugs, and I'm not finding them in stores here.

[cak]

I need a couple of the high-amperage plugs, and I'm not finding them in stores here.

I get mine from David at OJ Rallye:

PO Box 540
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 893-2531

He has an email address but doesn't seem to read it regularly. Call him instead. He's a good source for Cibie, Hella and occasionally Marchal.

[Superman]

thx.