Re: Headlights

From: Sean_P_Meldrum@Auto.ittind.com
Date: Tue Mar 04 1997 - 05:19:51 EST


     Michael,
     
     I *would not* recommend holding the "flash to pass" mode in the "on"
     position. I design multifunction switches (turn signal/wiper) and
     various others for a living (airbag defeat in '97 C/K is mine). Many
     multifunction switches with a beam change/flash-to-pass function
     cannot handle the full current draw to operate both beam circuits for
     an extended (anything more than normal f-t-p use) time. GM's P90
     platform had a problem with this not to far back (it was before
     production release....can't remember who does that switch).
     
     If you want to run both circuit simultaneously I would recommend
     setting up a separate switch/relay combination to operate one of the
     circuits.
     
     To add to the foglamp discussion.....I'm considering a compact PIAA
     style lamp mounted in the front bumper opening and opening the factory
     foglamp blanks for a RAM-AIR setup. Any other '97 owners see these as
     being good cool air pickup points?
     
     sean
     '97 black 318/5spd/3.55SG
     sean_p_meldrum@auto.ittind.com

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<snip> I can hold my switch back and keep both the low and high beams on (lots
of light), but when I release it the lows go off and just the highs burn. <snip>
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Michael Clark mike@snakebite.com
93, LE, 2wd, reg. cab, SWB
5.2, Auto, Mk III
MP SBEC, K&N FIPK
     

 



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