Wiring led pods to headlight

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Bladier80

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Hi guys. I need your help, I bought two led pods to put it on the front bull bar, but I'm not sure where the wiring should be connected, could I connect it directly to the headlights wires or does it have to be separate, with its own switch?

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Johnny_B-Good

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Here's some food for thought. A separate 12 volt line, with a relay and switch will give you full control over when those new pods are used. No matter the forward lighting you're running (low/high/fog lamps). And, best part, separate line means no additional draw/demand on the factory headlight supply wires. Good luck with your install...
 

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What he said. You need a proper relay harness and you need to have separate control over the pods. They are illegal in most areas to run on the highway anyway.
 

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Do Not wire them directly to the headlights. You are likely to start throwing faults if you do. The correct way would be to wire them into the BCM with a relay and diodes to prevent back feeding the circuit. (That's what I have done). I also have a cutout switch that I can disable coming on with the high beams if I choose.

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I would definitely go with what Johnny_B-Good said, and not wire into the finicky electrical system of these trucks.
 
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