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SgtPickles69 · 06-11-2013, 11:38 PM

Q: Why are my halos not staying on?
A: The circuit isn't providing enough power for the halos which triggers the circuit to turn off.

Q: What is a relay and what does it do?
A: Go here.

I am using a 4 pin Bosch style 12V/40A relay. You can find them at any automotive store or Radioshack.

Also an alternative to this is to use capacitors. Just wire a 12V capacitor in parallel to each side on the power line of your halos.

Diagram made by me

suzook · 06-13-2013, 08:27 AM

Any issues with dic displaying any troubles?

SgtPickles69 · 06-13-2013, 12:24 PM

No. It shouldn't.

Wraithier · 06-19-2013, 02:48 PM

This works great thanks again for your help! No DIC or anything, I have my halos wired into my parking lights.

SgtPickles69 · 06-20-2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraithier

This works great thanks again for your help! No DIC or anything, I have my halos wired into my parking lights.

Good to hear it worked out great.

Malvino · 03-13-2014, 04:03 PM

Can we bypass the blinkers and instead use a toggle switch? Can anyone chime in on this and if and how can it be accomplished...

sjmautoprod · 03-16-2014, 07:46 PM

Just connect your switch to relay pin 86 and power.

06-11-2013, 11:38 PM	#1
SgtPickles69 Team LFX Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TX Posts: 621	DIY: Halos Not Staying On? Use a Relay Q: Why are my halos not staying on? A: The circuit isn't providing enough power for the halos which triggers the circuit to turn off. Q: What is a relay and what does it do? A: Go here. I am using a 4 pin Bosch style 12V/40A relay. You can find them at any automotive store or Radioshack. Also an alternative to this is to use capacitors. Just wire a 12V capacitor in parallel to each side on the power line of your halos. Diagram made by me Attached Images __________________ Last edited by SgtPickles69; 06-20-2013 at 10:46 AM.

06-13-2013, 08:27 AM	#2
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	Any issues with dic displaying any troubles? __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

06-13-2013, 12:24 PM	#3
SgtPickles69 Team LFX Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TX Posts: 621	No. It shouldn't. __________________

03-13-2014, 04:03 PM	#6
Malvino Drives: 2013 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 169	Can we bypass the blinkers and instead use a toggle switch? Can anyone chime in on this and if and how can it be accomplished... __________________ 2013 Chevy Camaro 2LS: Gloss Black Stripe Package::K&N Typhoon CAI::Xpel Tinted Tailights::Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust::Xpel Tinted Side and Reverse Markers::RS Halo Headlights::Xpel Headlight Covers::LED Interior Light::LED License Plate Lights::Vented Engine Cover::Sequential Tail Lights::

06-19-2013, 02:48 PM	#4
Wraithier Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	This works great thanks again for your help! No DIC or anything, I have my halos wired into my parking lights.

03-16-2014, 07:46 PM	#7
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	Just connect your switch to relay pin 86 and power.