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Title: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 17, 2012, 09:03:43 PM Hey guys. So within this mext month, I'm going to throw my car in the shop to fix/paint my front end, slap a lip on,new headlights, inspires and high beams with HIDs.
I found a write up of how to splice fogs to an OEM switch, just can't find out about the high beams. Billy(CrazyCreashunz) has done it but haven't been in contact with him since he's been busy. Reason I want this is because I want to be able to turn my high beams on/off whenever I want because I want to enjoy the 3000k high beams that I will install. Not just have it controlled by the regular headlight marker. I have a shop over here where I live in WA that can do it but it'll take them time. Would any of you know how to/know somewhere I can find the splicing steps? If I supply these guys with the steps, it'll be less time/less money I have to spend on getting it done. Thank you fellas. Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 18, 2012, 08:57:55 PM 15 views and no replies? Help me out here guys
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: timot_one on February 18, 2012, 11:26:28 PM Wait. I don't understand why you don't want to use the factory lighting/turn signal switch. Can you explain your reasoning behind this?
You're going to run the risk of fucking something up and it may not work properly. On top of that, it's dangerous for other drivers and illegal to drive around with your high beams on. Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 19, 2012, 01:09:35 AM Wait. I don't understand why you don't want to use the factory lighting/turn signal switch. Can you explain your reasoning behind this? Well Tim, Billy has done the mod so I know it's possible, I just haven't been able to get in contact with him. I'm not going to be driving around with my high beams on all day. I just want the ability to turn them on/ off as I please without my low beams having to be on. You're going to run the risk of fucking something up and it may not work properly. On top of that, it's dangerous for other drivers and illegal to drive around with your high beams on. I have been thinking back and forth if it would be worth it because Billy only has 2500 Nokya bulbs which is probably not as complicating to do as HIDs. I just want to see if there is a diagram of how to do it. Title: Re: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: CrackerTeg on February 19, 2012, 08:13:44 AM The only way I see how to do it without fucking something up is to wire them up like fog lights. Is it legal? Probably not.
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: timot_one on February 19, 2012, 09:36:46 AM Ohhh. So you want the high beams on without the low beams on. I see now. It shouldn't be too complicated to do. I'd have to look at the wiring for the high beams, but it's probably as simple as wiring a switch to the trigger on the high beam relay and then to acc 12v.
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 19, 2012, 12:48:37 PM Ohhh. So you want the high beams on without the low beams on. I see now. It shouldn't be too complicated to do. I'd have to look at the wiring for the high beams, but it's probably as simple as wiring a switch to the trigger on the high beam relay and then to acc 12v. Yeah sorry I might've not been clear with my question but yes, I just want to turn them on without low beams being on. Thanks for taking a look at that for me Tim, shoot me a pm or post it here when you have it.Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: timot_one on February 19, 2012, 03:08:18 PM I'll have to take some time to look through my wiring diagrams. I know how to do it, I just have to find the time to look up the wires.
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: CrazyCreashunz on February 19, 2012, 03:27:54 PM Sorry, was having my own ride issue since Friday lolz... all resolved now. Anyways back OT I have my high beams running like normal as any stock ride but I ran them to a switch (oem foglight switch) so that I can turn them on independtly without the low beams or fogs being on. What I did I really can't remember since I did this about 2 years ago and all my wiring is taped up and hidden. Sorry I can't be more of help. If I can get a chance this week to look under the hood I will try and see if I can trace what I did. Right now my ride is parked up. Back to a 5 day work week so I won't be driving as much now :(
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 19, 2012, 04:37:35 PM Yeah Tim, take your time, I appreciate the help.
And Billy, yeah dude it's cool and if you could find something out for me, that would be great too. I do have an OEM swith already that I had for my OEM fogs so I'm ready. Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 21, 2012, 03:08:20 AM Can't wait 'til this is updated so I can get on it!
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: gargantula99 on February 21, 2012, 08:29:14 AM But you said take your time. :confused:
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 21, 2012, 10:26:27 AM But you said take your time. :confused: I said I cannot wait... In a good way... Puto! Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: k24low20z on February 21, 2012, 10:46:11 AM you can make your own relay harness for it or you could just buy aftermarket fog relay kit and just use it like your wiring up your fogs.. wire it the same way you would to be used in the bottom but just run it to the high beams.. you will need to change the H11 plugs from the fog harness and convert it to 9005..
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: timot_one on February 21, 2012, 08:40:57 PM A relay harness would make sense if he was adding another set of bulbs. It really isn't necessary in this situation though. Essentially, the only thing you need is a second trigger for the high beams to go to the relay. It really is as simple as running a wire from an accessory power source to a switch, and then a wire from the switch to the relay.
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: CYANiDE on February 22, 2012, 12:26:21 PM Quote from: Billy I didn't do a DIY cuz it is a very simple procedure! No DIY is on the site either. Just order a oem switch and oem switch harness. You will end up customizing the harness to your needs like I did. I used 4 out of the 5 wires from the harness to wire it up to go on when I want em' to while still keeping the original function of the high beams. Your not to far from me and would gladly show you one day if ya want. Im over in Brooklyn by Kings Plaza Mall... Quote from: Timot_one If you look at an OEM harness, you'll be able to understand what each pin is there for. Here's the run down of what each wire does. black - ground green - 12v to your fog light relay blue - 12v in to the switch red - out to illumination control in your dash (for the switch backlight) red/black - 12v in when your parking lights are on. Basically what I did was the end where the harness goes into the switch I followed it down to the split and cut the wires and discarded the rest of the harness. This way you now have 5 exposed wires like the above attached to the harness plug. I used the BLACK wire to Ground, the GREEN wire straight to the high beams tapping into each high beam plugs power wire. I used the BLUE and RED wire together to the 12v (battery) supply. The GREEN and RED/BLUE wire will have to be run through the firewall. I didn't use a relay cuz I had this same setup on my gen5accord and had no problems for years.... Like I said before I can always show ya what to do when you have everything! This is from a PM like 2 years ago when I asked Billy the same thing. Hope it helps! Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on February 22, 2012, 12:39:17 PM This is def a great help Cyaniide, thank you!
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: timot_one on February 22, 2012, 09:48:21 PM I just want to point something out. The set up Billy has is a bit over complicated. It really doesn't need to be as complicated and you really shouldn't have to run any wires from the cabin into the engine compartment. You should be able to run one 12v wire from the switch to the high beam trigger in the combination switch. I'll look into it when I have time, but I've been pretty busy and just haven't had time to take a look at the wiring manual I have.
Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: CrazyCreashunz on February 23, 2012, 10:09:18 AM Quote from: Billy I didn't do a DIY cuz it is a very simple procedure! No DIY is on the site either. Just order a oem switch and oem switch harness. You will end up customizing the harness to your needs like I did. I used 4 out of the 5 wires from the harness to wire it up to go on when I want em' to while still keeping the original function of the high beams. Your not to far from me and would gladly show you one day if ya want. Im over in Brooklyn by Kings Plaza Mall... Quote from: Timot_one If you look at an OEM harness, you'll be able to understand what each pin is there for. Here's the run down of what each wire does. black - ground green - 12v to your fog light relay blue - 12v in to the switch red - out to illumination control in your dash (for the switch backlight) red/black - 12v in when your parking lights are on. Basically what I did was the end where the harness goes into the switch I followed it down to the split and cut the wires and discarded the rest of the harness. This way you now have 5 exposed wires like the above attached to the harness plug. I used the BLACK wire to Ground, the GREEN wire straight to the high beams tapping into each high beam plugs power wire. I used the BLUE and RED wire together to the 12v (battery) supply. The GREEN and RED/BLUE wire will have to be run through the firewall. I didn't use a relay cuz I had this same setup on my gen5accord and had no problems for years.... Like I said before I can always show ya what to do when you have everything! This is from a PM like 2 years ago when I asked Billy the same thing. Hope it helps! WOW! You still had this.... Title: Re: How to splice high beams to an OEM switch? Post by: Arielit0oo on April 05, 2012, 01:53:30 AM See Nelson? Can't let people take their time because things end up not being updated lol.
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