Re: List of Safety checkpoints : When adding electrical accessories Quote:
Originally Posted by devsoftech
Common Installs:
1. 90/100W "aftermarket" headlight relay kit - budget 900-1400. Please purchase a wiring kit that comes with 2 independent fuses for high and low beam (when you are drive in low beam and u flash, both bulb filaments will glow). The wiring leads should not require any cutting/splicing and should be bolted to the terminals. A cable-tie should be used to attach the wiring with the chassis and it is better to pass the wiring through front grille section all the way till headlamps. The wiring should be cased in a goose-neck plastic sheath for extra safety (some wiring kits come with it - go for those). Also, as the headlamps relay switching is triggered from OEM sockets, it must be insulated properly to avoid water/dust entry. Review wiring health every 3 months. At any cost do not run/tie with wire with sensor wiring's or near engine assembly. The relay kit is placed near the battery area and negative lead is usually screwed with the body. |
Hi, Yesterday I just did the headlamp bulb upgrade to 90/100 Philips rally with Minda kit; did it from a Lucas auth service outlet in Chinchwad Pune. Car is a 4 year old Indica DLX, with no issues till now.
1) There was no wire splitting / cuttind done.
2) The old holders were taped , and the new holders coming with the kit were used....assuming these are ceramic ones.
3) ONLY CONCERN I have is the power tapping and I need your assurance/ corrective advise on this. The guy connected the earthing terminal on the body frame, hope this is correct way.
Now, The positive and the negative terminals of the kit are directly connected to the battery terminals. I asked him why this is done since this way is bypassing the fuse whatsoever, since Minda has just a relay kit , not a fuse ( I understand...pls correct if I am wrong). He did not say anything apart from that usual way ' saar ,its done in this way in all cars , so its a correct practice' .
So, I just want to know from the experts in forum if this is right practice and is done elsewhere by authoriosed electricians?
If not, what should be done to make it 100% safe from any mishaps like Short circuit or other electrical failures? |