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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jamrock on 14 December 2010, 12:24

Title: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: jamrock on 14 December 2010, 12:24

http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/headlight/Headlight.htm

after seeing chris and SoundillusioN threads on upgraded head light looms i found this when search online as the mk2 lights are sh!t!!

does it look right as i have no idea and am tempted to buy a ready made one

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: X4MGS on 14 December 2010, 13:47

Looks a good write up...

Will be using it to make my own up!!

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 14 December 2010, 13:57

Or here.

http://www.matey-matey.com/uprated_headlight_wiring.shtml

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: Adam on 14 December 2010, 14:02

Could you use this if you snip the HID ends off this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H4-HID-Xenon-Relay-Wire-Wiring-Harness-Fuse-/270613185195?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f01cd82ab#ht_1943wt_907)? Just a thought  :undecided:

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: X4MGS on 14 December 2010, 14:16

Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 14 December 2010, 13:57

Or here.

http://www.matey-matey.com/uprated_headlight_wiring.shtml

The other one is a much easier guide to follow...IMO

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: h8v on 14 December 2010, 14:21

Hi Adam,

I wouldn't use that set-up if I were you.  It only has one relay and those cables don't look any heavier than the ones in the original wiring loom.

What you're looking for is thick cables and either two, or perhaps four, relays to minimise voltage drop between the battery and bulb.

h8v

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: rubjonny on 14 December 2010, 14:49

aye main thing is ideally you want 1 fuse and relay per side for the dipped beam, otherwise if 1 goes you'll loose all the lights. relay for main beam isnt so necessary but i always add one for completness

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: Sam. on 15 December 2010, 19:50

I relay'd main + dip beams for both sides individually, means i'll only loose 1 function (dip/main) if a relay dies  :grin:

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 December 2010, 20:12

Quote from: jamrock on 14 December 2010, 12:24

http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/headlight/Headlight.htm

after seeing chris and SoundillusioN threads on upgraded head light looms i found this when search online as the mk2 lights are sh!t!!

does it look right as i have no idea and am tempted to buy a ready made one

That write up is good.  Don't buy cheap ready made kits, you may as well stick with what you've got.  Also wouldn't bother with the HID wires.  Its better to just get exactly the length you need or more at the gauge of your choice, you're own connections and do it from scratch.  Easier than you might think.

Shaun

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: h8v on 15 December 2010, 20:39

Make a list of all you need from www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk and price it up. 

They have all you could possibly need; and while you're at it get some high capacity starter cable or flexible welding cable and ring terminals to do a proper engine earth and starter motor connection, to guarantee a good start in the cold weather.

A few spare fuses and whatever to make the most of the carriage cost, and make your life easier in the future!!

(I've no connection with them)

h8v

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: Ben Lessani on 15 December 2010, 22:58

Or http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=49436.msg410777#msg410777

Title: Re: upgraded headlight loom guide
Post by: h8v on 16 December 2010, 11:16

Agreed Ben. 

There are numerous threads on headlight loom upgrades.  Probably because it's such a useful mod.

h8v