[mudslanger500]

I added the 20 inch Cree light bar a while back. The wiring kit they sent was junk, it started flickering after 1 ride. So I cut the high beam and ground wire to the headlights (they are 16 gauge) and spliced the 12 gauge light bar wires into them. So I have had it running fine for 3 or 4 months with the 16 & 12 gauge running into a 16 gauge. Now when I turn the wheel it fades out, my guess is because the electric power steering taking battery power. So would changing the wires to run the 16 & 12 into a 18 gauge wire help this? How do you guys have your lightbars running with your headlight switch?

 

[rvsperformance]

I don't recommend running that much of a bar off the factory light switch. It really should be on a relay. 12 to 16 wire is a big jump and the joint will heat up. Try wiring it direct to the battery with an inline fuse and switch if nothing else. See if that fixes the dimming issue. Also check charging voltage at the battery while running and see if it's still charging properly.

 

[bluefin1983]

Direct to battery with in-line fuse and a waterproof switch. I have no problems with mine.

 

[mudslanger500]

Okay, I will try the switch with fuse route again. Thank you for your help

 

[BrianE]

you need to put it on a relay