i havent checked the problem, but im guessing relay again.

what gives??

and can someone tell me what the rating is for the fuses they're using with their hella 500's?

 

You should be running a 30A relay and a 20A-25A fuse...


wait...they're only hellas...so you can get away with a lower rating fuse. i'm used to 100w+ lights.

 

i think im running 30A fuse

could that be my problem?

 

order the procomp wiring harness off summit racing for 4 lights its like 30$ i think i used it on my hellas with no issues at all and now im running my 4 procomp fog's on it and its as bright as can be you can just wire up on of the harness's for your 2 lights and save the second one for when or if you run 2 more lights

 

I'm using hella's with 100watt bulbs havent blown a fuse and not using a relay

 

Real smart idea there

 

are you being sarcastic? lol

 

Yea he is. Never had a problem

 

Yet, wait for it. What amperage switch are you running for them?

 

Unless the fuse is blown the fuse rating has nothing to do with it, you could run the lowest rated fuse that handles the lights (like 20/25A) to a 100A (but not safely). If your 30A fuse is intact, check the relay and make sure it is a 30A relay, some are lower for different applications (I'm sure you know this).

If the fuse or relay haven't failed check your switch, 12v+ supply, relay ground, signal input to switch and power 12v+ to lights. It's unlikely, but possible both lights have failed or come un-grounded, but I suspect a burnt relay/fuse is to blame.

 

ground problem?

 

main problem with relays is condensation and rusting contacts the quality of a relay counts and for you morons not running relays and direct to switches, remember to buy yourself a fire extinguisher

 

that makes a lot of sense. under the engine bay has seen a bit of water and mud lately...

i'll go pick up a new relay tomorrow.

 

when i had my hella's installed, the shop put the relays inside the truck, under the dash. when asked why not in the engine area, like most relays are mounted. the guy said: "you wnt your lights to work rain, snow, cold, right? then you want the relays mounted in a dry location"

 

Thats a good point

 

very good ppoint, so i think im just gonna wrap mine in a plastic bag or something lol

 

that wont help there is still gonna be some condensation inside the housing its the quality of the relay that if the contacts will rust out how fast think about stock FORD relays they dont quit working every other day its a better relay

 

well new relay fixed it.

 

figured

 

MOST Hella Relays are water resistent, but not waterproof. There are quite a few waterproof ones available too.