junk h4 harness - better solutions
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junk h4 harness - better solutions
Hi guys, I ordered last fall a h4 harness from a place called eautoworks or something like that
well the harness was great for about a week, then my brights didnt work. Checked all grounds and connections which made no difference
I havent had brights since, replaced the relays 2 times with no difference
now my low beams are acting up. I luckily got them working temporary the other night otherwise i wouldnt have had any lights at all
Looking to replace the harness with something that will last more than 1 month
suggestions?
also maybe new headlights? suggestions on better replacements? I have sylvania silverstarts in there now...
well the harness was great for about a week, then my brights didnt work. Checked all grounds and connections which made no difference
I havent had brights since, replaced the relays 2 times with no difference
now my low beams are acting up. I luckily got them working temporary the other night otherwise i wouldnt have had any lights at all
Looking to replace the harness with something that will last more than 1 month
suggestions?
also maybe new headlights? suggestions on better replacements? I have sylvania silverstarts in there now...
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Not saying the harness isn't at fault, but have you looked into the OEM headlight switch?
They are known to be really poorly designed, and the upgraded harness is just some wires and 2 relays. If you replaced the relays with the right ones and it still isn't working, I'd be curious about the rest of the components as well...
They are known to be really poorly designed, and the upgraded harness is just some wires and 2 relays. If you replaced the relays with the right ones and it still isn't working, I'd be curious about the rest of the components as well...
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Not saying the harness isn't at fault, but have you looked into the OEM headlight switch?
They are known to be really poorly designed, and the upgraded harness is just some wires and 2 relays. If you replaced the relays with the right ones and it still isn't working, I'd be curious about the rest of the components as well...
They are known to be really poorly designed, and the upgraded harness is just some wires and 2 relays. If you replaced the relays with the right ones and it still isn't working, I'd be curious about the rest of the components as well...
I will try it again tonight just to verify
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I recently installed the Putco harness and relays. 1998 XJ 4.0
I don't have fog lights either, but still had the relay in the Power Distribution Block. I had to remove the relay to get my lights to act right. You might try removing that relay.
I also installed Autopal E-Code lights at the same time. Between the wiring upgrade and the new lights, it made an amazing difference in light output.
I don't have fog lights either, but still had the relay in the Power Distribution Block. I had to remove the relay to get my lights to act right. You might try removing that relay.
I also installed Autopal E-Code lights at the same time. Between the wiring upgrade and the new lights, it made an amazing difference in light output.
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I recently installed the Putco harness and relays. 1998 XJ 4.0
I don't have fog lights either, but still had the relay in the Power Distribution Block. I had to remove the relay to get my lights to act right. You might try removing that relay.
I also installed Autopal E-Code lights at the same time. Between the wiring upgrade and the new lights, it made an amazing difference in light output.
I don't have fog lights either, but still had the relay in the Power Distribution Block. I had to remove the relay to get my lights to act right. You might try removing that relay.
I also installed Autopal E-Code lights at the same time. Between the wiring upgrade and the new lights, it made an amazing difference in light output.
x2. I still have the factory sealed beams and they are AT LEAST twice as bright with the Putco!
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I have the same harness and never had a problem. Why did you just sit on things and let it go instead of talking to the company you bought it from and get it replaced? Also, have you checked the high beam relay?
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