Putco headlight wire harness install
08-25-2012, 03:01 PM
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I did mine ('96 XJ) recently and used the std sealed beams until my Sylvania SilverStars came in. I noticed some improvement in the low beams but a real improvement in the highs. I use to be able to run highs into on going traffic with no problems. But when I installed the SS's is when the BIG difference came.
09-06-2012, 11:03 PM
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Yes, but what rated fuse do/did you use? 30 amp? 20 amp? Etc. Great writeup, I hope to be able to do this install (sans fuses) with an H4 upgrade tomorrow.
02-17-2013, 06:31 AM
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Nice write-up. Please make a note to install the relays with their pins/plugs facing DOWN so they don't get moisture in them.
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One optional upgrade I did was to run an additional 18 gauge ground wire from each ground screw used at each lamp back to the battery. I used the body ground post where the negative cable attaches to the body as the return point.
I did this based on may posts that indicated that not having a good ground caused issues. This way I have a dedicated ground path back to the battery not relying on the body.
I did this based on may posts that indicated that not having a good ground caused issues. This way I have a dedicated ground path back to the battery not relying on the body.
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One optional upgrade I did was to run an additional 18 gauge ground wire from each ground screw used at each lamp back to the battery. I used the body ground post where the negative cable attaches to the body as the return point.
I did this based on may posts that indicated that not having a good ground caused issues. This way I have a dedicated ground path back to the battery not relying on the body.
I did this based on may posts that indicated that not having a good ground caused issues. This way I have a dedicated ground path back to the battery not relying on the body.
02-17-2013, 09:57 PM
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I just re intalled my harness and housin set up in my new xj went super smooth this time around actualy knowing what iw as doing lol.
02-17-2013, 10:26 PM
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First off, very clean install. When I did mine I left the loom just hanging there so there's a big ole yellow U in between each head light.
When installed mine I added some 15 amp fuses. It's been fine so far. Now once I have spare money I plan on getting autopal housings and some hella 60/55w bulbs because I've heard the 100/80w bulbs burn out in half a year..
When installed mine I added some 15 amp fuses. It's been fine so far. Now once I have spare money I plan on getting autopal housings and some hella 60/55w bulbs because I've heard the 100/80w bulbs burn out in half a year..