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2003 Springer, Which wire to power the passing lights
I have a 2003 FXSTS Springer that doesn't have a switch for passing lamps which is fine because I want to wire them direct.
Looking at this reply I quoted from an old thread for a 2008 Heritage.
Are the Passing Lamps spliced to the Headlight Yellow wire?
Or, is there a specific connector under the fuel tank?
According to the HD website, the Independent Control Auxiliary Lamp Wire Harness Kit-69200442 does not fit my bike.
Originally Posted by Next In Line
From a 2005 Model. Check your service manual for any differences.
Last edited by americanworkmule; Oct 25, 2016 at 12:36 PM.
Which Springer model do you have? On the Heritage Springer, there is a connector under the gas tank which hooks into the headlamp yellow wire via a switch under the tank.
There is a possible problem, though. The total load on the lighting circuit with the pass lamps is close to the 15 amp fuse rating. Fuses have been know to blow on occasion especially on high beam.
I moved the pass lamps to the aux circuit. Aux circuit should be any of the orange/white wires in the harness but check the wiring diagram for YOUR bike to be sure. Here's a how to on this thread:
Which Springer model do you have? On the Heritage Springer, there is a connector under the gas tank which hooks into the headlamp yellow wire via a switch under the tank.
There is a possible problem, though. The total load on the lighting circuit with the pass lamps is close to the 15 amp fuse rating. Fuses have been know to blow on occasion especially on high beam.
I moved the pass lamps to the aux circuit. Aux circuit should be any of the orange/white wires in the harness but check the wiring diagram for YOUR bike to be sure. Here's a how to on this thread:
Just use that female spade terminal and a relay. simple simple
Thanks Bamjoop. I've never done this stuff before. I didn't even know what a replay was used for.
So I googled and found something like what I think you are talking about.
Since light bars (with passing lamps) are often in constant usage, then one should wire them up so that when you press your starter button, they go out like your headlight does to reduce drain on the battery. One should ONLY wire as the drawing shows and use a relay.
So, do I just need to get a Standard Duty Relay and an in-line 15 amp fuse, then connect to the male plug coming from the headlights, instead of the battery?
Thanks
Last edited by americanworkmule; Oct 26, 2016 at 08:44 PM.
That spade connector is the one. You can connect the pass lamps there but if you have any problems with blowing fuses, move the pass lamps to the aux circuit. If your pass lamp kit includes a switch just turn off the lamps before starting. I haven't seen any difference in starting with the lamps off or on.
So, do I just need to get a Standard Duty Relay and an in-line 15 amp fuse, then connect to the male plug coming from the headlights, instead of the battery?
Thanks
Just like your drawing except connect the wire from the bike to terminal 86. That way the lights do not draw through the headlight circuit but the headlight circuit triggers them. and the power comes straight from the battery. The relay is like a remote switch. when power is supplied to terminal 86 it allows the power to flow from the battery to the lights. When there is no power to terminal 86 the relay is off and no power flows through the relay.
If you use low draw LEDs you can connect them straight to the wire from the bike, but it is always better to use a relay to isolate the circuit. That way if you get a short in the driving lights won't blow your headlight fuse and leave you without lights.
Thank you Bamjoop and gtmalone. I appreciate your help.
Combining you two's suggestions, would it look like this diagram?
I apologize, I am new to this and I'm getting confused.
I could run a fused pigtail from a Relay to either :
- the yellow wire/spade connector from the headlight?,
- or to the aux power in the main harness?
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2003 Springer, Which wire to power the passing lights
