banx Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hey guys, so I've been having issues with the headlights on my 91 wd21. the passenger light won't come on and the bulb is fine. I've cleaned the switch which worked for 2 weeks, made a new ground shorter to the light, which also worked for a couple of weeks,..... I ordered a new harness to connect to the battery as well as a new switch. But i'm faced with a bit of a predicament. My harness and new switch have not arrived and I'm leaving on a mini 3 day trip with the wife for some quality time. part of the trip includes a 3.5 hour highway drive along vancouver island towards tofino. I leave this friday morning. so, i'm not really concerned about driving with one headlight, I just don't really want to get a ticket while i'm waiting for my parts to arrive the wires on these lights look inadequate to me. I was 'planning' on just jumping the 2 lights together basically. have the one light power the other. I have low energy bulbs as well. my main concern is that these skinny wires won't be able to handle the load and I could catch on fire. so would it be safe to have one set of wires run both lights? i'm fairly hesitant to do this. trust you guys more than websites.... so some advice or enlightenment would be appreciated..... safety first, which is why i am asking here thanks as always guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I don't recomend nor do I suggest it, but I have done it before on HBs I've had to get me a few days till I could get a switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banx Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 ok, I will connect em tomorrow morning before we get on the ferry then disconnect the one when i get back on sunday. i'm bringing a fire extinguisher, extra wires and fuses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 stuff I would suggest to have on hand anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Aren't the 2 headlights fed from one side already stock? I thought the wiring ran to the drivers side than across to the pass side?? If the proper gauge wire is used I don't see a problem running both headlights off the wiring from the drivers side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 The stock system actually has each side wired separately. This goes all the way back to the switch, where both lights have their own high and low beam contacts. Mine are tied together now that I've relayed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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