Dim/Dip Relay

[tkpm]

Hi Guys,

This going to be a two part question.

Is it best to stick with headlight set up use the dim/dip relay or can i do away with them.

If i have to keep using them, whats the relay code as seem to have misplaced them or i've mixed them up with some spare relays i have collected over the years, :rolleyes:

Thanks inadvance

Terry

[ozzy1]

Why would you want to do away with it,surely you need to be able to dip your lights.

[tkpm]

All the dim/dip relay does is, when the side lights are turned on, it puts 6v into the dip part of your main headlights.
The idea was to make the car more visible, most modern cars don't use this system anymore.

Terry

[flyerncle]

Be modern Terry dont bother,more hassle.

[tkpm]

Thats what i was think flyerncle. :D

Thanks all

Terry

[flyerncle]

If you want visible Terry,use a strip of white led's behind the grill when its finished.

[tkpm]

Now there's an idea :D watch this space

Terry

[flyerncle]

Just make sure they only work on the front and not with side or main light as day running lights only work on the front.

[Not Anumber]

The dim/ dip feature was a great idea at the time to improve daytime visibility. One minor drawback according to the press at the time was some manufacturers used it as a reason to do away with the sidelight bulbs so if a headlight bulb blew there was no sidelight either. Personally I didnt think that was a realistic objection as surely someone is much more likely to notice a headlamp bulb out and do something about it straight away.

i'd be tempted to fit the dim/dip unit if it's there and it would't take too long to fit. You could use it together with the conventional sidelights to ensure you never fail an MOT on sidelights. If it looks like a pain though leave it out, sell the dim/dip unit on ebay for a couple of quid and buy some LED daytime running lights.

In the same way as bikes can often be 'invisible' to car drivers, roadsters can be invisble due to their height, especially with the terrible rear view from many 4x4s. Anything that can improve visibility could prevent an accident.

[ayjay]

Just always drive with the headlights on.:)