Need Help Wiring My New PIAA 520's

[GJarrett]

Okay I hope this isn't too dumb a question but I am reading the directions about connecting the wires directly to the battery and I have a white wire and a black wire but neither one is labeled as being the positive wire. Does it matter; can I hook it up either way? Or do I need to connect a certain color to each battery terminal. I assume black would be ground and white positive??? Would appreciate a prompt answer so I can get this done tonight.

Thanks!

 

[Ray Lobato]

Gerald,
The white wire is hot, the Black wire is ground. Dead Link Removed

 

[GJarrett]

Well, that's what I thought too. But everything is hooked up and the lights are dead. I've got nothing. What if I tried the other way? Would I blow the relay and/or lights?

It's a very simple wiring. I do not understand why I don't have lights.

 

[leebo]

I'm not sure but on the more powerful lights you also need to pull off the caseing and ground the lights them selves, not just the relay and switch. Give this a check.

 

[GJarrett]

DOH!
I got it. There is a third lead from the switch that I thought was an alternate lead to use my existing foglamp switch, but it is actually a power lead to the switch. I have to hook that up too. I didn't hook it up because I thought it was only if I wanted to use another switch besides the PIAA switch.

 

[mattadams]

Gerald, sorry I didn't get this earlier, I was at class... anyways, you are correct, that wire needs to be hooked up to a power source that is your switch power, such as radios, headlights, etc. My mom says "some guy from texas called and wants an answer to a PIAA question" LOL

 

[GJarrett]

Just went playing in the dark.

OOh..... I like these.

 

[Ray Lobato]

Gerald,
Did you get the driving lights or the fog lights? Where did you put them? I put mine on the winch guard. Glad to hear they are working now. Dead Link Removed

 

[GJarrett]

I got the fogs. I'm not into Baja-ing and wanted something to light up all around at rockcrawling speeds. The factory fogs on my EB are awesome, but I remove them when I hit the trail. They are down low and either get broken or filled with water on river crossings, and replacing them is about $75 each. So I bought these to use when my factory fogs are off. They are mounted on my WAAG right where they belong.

 

[leebo]

when all else fails.....bug matt. I got an idea, lets post his number so he can be the spokesperson/ human relations person for piaa.

 

[mattadams]

as good of an idea as that is... I'm usually in class, or at work or something else that's occupying my time, nice thought though .

 

[leebo]

get a cell phone you slacker......gees some people

 

[mattadams]

I've got two already, LOL

 

[rpenner54]

I even know the number! Course I wouldn't sell it out to anyone without seeing at least a $100 bill from them first. I would even split it with Matt 50/50.

 

[drmoore71]

hey matt, where might i be able to find the best deal on a set of black 520 fogs? can i use them in town or on the highway without blinding people/getting harrassed by the police?

 

[mattadams]

well it depends on if you get the fogs or the driving lights... I have the fogs... Gerald has the fogs... Ray Lobato has the riving lights. I often use the fogs in town because of that exact reason, they don't blind people but give great ligth in front of the vehicle (not a mile down the road like some of the other lights, but great for up close light). Best deal? I don't know.. I think carparts has a decent rate if you can find the 33% off coupon... 4wheelparts.com carries them as do many other companies. Best thing to do is shop around, do a search on the net for PIAA 520, you'll find all kinds of stuff and probably big differences in price.

 

[drmoore71]

geez...talk about a quick reply! thanks for the info, i'll look around, and hopefully will become a member of the "piaa elite" in the near future!