How To Wire High and Low Beam Lights

In this video I show you how to wire high and low beam lights for your custom hot rod, dune buggy, side by side, ATV or anything else you would like high and low beams on!
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[@PBS-nm1uu]

Please continue taking your time explaning the wiring this is why people watch these how to videos, another great presentation.

[@donhardy8883]

Brilliant! I cannot tell you the number of videos I've looked at trying to find just this information for wiring high and low beams through relays on a bobber motorcycle. Absolutely clear, on wiring and why it works. Thanks so much!

[@RockyXTV]

Glad the video could help! Thank you for watching and good luck with your install!

[@rickysanford4383]

looked for two days now on this info and this video is exactly what i was looking for! subscribed to your channel since you explain things for dummies to understand. thanks!

[@matthewowens6550]

You really helped me when the headlights on my S-10 stopped working due to someones sloppy work. So used your video here to wire my truck. Thanks for your step by step instructions.

[@rikityrik]

Exactly what I needed. I thought you explained it pretty good. Thanks for taking the time to make and publish the video, it’s going to be very helpful.🙏

[@kelvs888]

i like your videos, very easy to understand and straightforward

[@kenchase9018]

Great video… followed your lead but I eliminated the first relay and just put a switch in the ground of the primary relay.. thank you so much for the video.

[@richlijacanacua]

Thank you for the clear demonstration. Very helpful.

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching!

[@axleg3737]

Great video, I now know the difference of 4 & 5 way relays. Thanks

[@makeyourownadventure1653]

You are officially my wiring instructional resource!

[@RockyXTV]

Haha! I actually just now got finished drafting a wiring diagram for a subscriber. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@lawrencecoleman6739]

I think you did a good job explaining how to wire everything

[@joshliem693]

Thank you! Can confirm this works with two, 5 pin relays.

[@anthonyward7393]

I found your instructions for the high and low beam very helpful and easy to follow I will watch a lot more of your videos now that I subscribed to your site

[@imquiet6562]

love ur video. im a electrition and was wondering how to wire my low and hi beams up for my motercycle. didnt want to use a resister because thats a pain. its going to be more complicated for me but ur video helps alot. thanks for the vid.

[@MrSabaDap]

Spot on. Great job

[@paulclarkson2583]

what a legend, been looking for this all day for my track car application, thanks a bunch

[@RockyXTV]

Glad you found it, thanks for watching!

[@mont8042]

Great job! THANKS

[@robusttuning942]

Great information

[@karamiali]

Great video. Thank you.

[@stevenmackmiller3533]

Awesome job we'll explain keep up the great work

[@shijansantos]

You are the best in the wiring. I'm your student. Thanks for your wisdom.

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching! Glad to help!

[@rahanabandu8154]

Good explanation

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@ROADWARRIOR21]

Another great Video thanks

[@RockyXTV]

Thanks for watching as always!

[@bvsreviewers5364]

Nicely Explain !!!

[@virtualretreat4385]

Compatible

[@jamesdesherlia895]

Thank you so much!

[@ArcticIllusion]

Simplified video. Thanks

[@jonbonjovi6472]

thanks man you have help me alot, the way i did mine is similar with your wiring method few things i change and added to it i have use rotary switch OF ON ON which is side marker lamp for the first ON position TAKE NOTE: FIRST ON POSITION WILL CUT POWER WHEN I TURN KNOB TO SECOND ON POSITION! and low beam for the second ON position, i have a separate ON OFF switch for high beam and i also added push button to it " FOR FLASH", i got fancy a little i added volt meter, LEDs for every switches and built fuse block. i did mine this way BECAUSE MY BROTHER'S OLD VAN light is messed up. PS i did some test and all went well relay did not get hot no wires got hot. after watching your video i have learned a lot i really appriciate your effort thank you!.

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you very much! I'm really glad my video could help!

[@mordeloncho7352]

Excelente video!! Muy claro y una explicación perfecta Muchas gracias! 👍👍👍

[@RockyXTV]

¡Gracias por ver! Me alegro de que el video pueda ayudar! Espero que Google haya traducido esto correctamente.

[@mordeloncho7352]

@@RockyXTV Perfect!

[@kirkg1380]

Thanks Boss

[@txman951]

I really appreciate this video. Can you explain how to add on tail/marker lights with the scenario above please?

[@ezekielmak5985]

You are the best !!thanx you

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching!

[@flautusflautus3169]

Sir, thank you!

[@shus369]

Very good video. I was looking to find a tutorial like this one. I have one question, if I wanted only to operate my low beams would I still need 2 relays?

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

So many wires. I hate wireing I always mess something up and I hate doing the crimp connections I always seem to crimp them and they come off or are too loose. Great video

[@RockyXTV]

I had that issue for a while until I got a good set of dedicated crimpers, not the all in one stripper/crimper combo. That made a big difference, but most of the time I solder on connections/connectors, just not for videos. Thanks for watching!

[@jhunest0430]

Thank you!!!!

[@RockyXTV]

Thank you for watching!

[@jimvanroosmalen6746]

Great video! I’ve been trying to figure out how to set my aux lights to, let’s say 10 percent brightness on low beam, and then full brightness on high beam, would you happen to know a good way to go about doing this?

[@ohruzaf549]

Nice video, I'm gonna try to re-wire my trucks headlights with custom switches because it's a project truck a diagram would be nice

[@derekhuber3392]

Add third relay for tail/marker lights. In an application like demonstrated, where high and low are actual separate units, and not a single “dual filament bulb”, it can be more desirable to keep the lows on while the highs are on. This greatly simplifies the wiring as well.

[@hermayneMUNSTER]

Been trying to find documentation or videos on how to do just that. Want to keep low beams on when high beams are activated and only low beams on when low beams are activated. Any details on how to accomplish would be appreciated! PS my question are for LED bars where they just have an "on/off". Low beam would be one bar activated and high beam would be both bars activated.

[@AztecWarrior69]

@@hermayneMUNSTER The answer is simple. You just use a relay that is 5 Pin but instead it has TWO 87 pins. That's what they are meants for. So when you turn on that relay it sends power to two different circuits. So you wire the first set of lights direct from the 5 Pin relay. From there, you use the 4 pin relay, to turn off and one the Second set of lights. I can provide a diagram if you like.

[@tracyweber9793]

Awesome video A diagram would be great ;)

[@Joebanker80]

Great video ... Just curious if its possible to replace ATV lights with LED cubes like you demonstrated with (as a low beam option) and also add a light bar as the high beam option while simultaneously using the cube led low beams and the light bar on high. I'm looking to do this using factory h/l handle bar switch. If you have knowledge of a video that shows this I'll be very grateful ... I haven't found one yet. Thanks again for this video... that helped me out in another application.

[@johnbouck9939]

Thanks! Helps me out a lot. I wish you would have used two rockers, instead of mismatched switches. I'm assuming the rockers would be on-off with an upper independent and lower dependent indicator light. (Which takes care of the need for a separate indicator.)

[@RockyXTV]

Thanks for watching! The indicator light was separate purposely for the design. It was to emulate what you would typically have in a normal vehicle as your High Beam indicator is normally on the gauge cluster and not down on the switch. The two switches I chose to use for the demonstration were also to make this similar to a vehicle, you have your switch (most of the time a knob/selector switch) to turn on your headlights. You then have your high beam switch built into another component of the vehicle, i.e - turn signal lever, wiper control lever. I hope that explains my choices in parts for the video. Thanks again!

[@DJCHABER]

This is a very helpful video and has helped me a lot in understanding car wiring. Can you do a video where you show how it would work with the rear running lights? That's the only part I'm getting confused on and I need to rewire my whole car (1986 Fiat 126P) Thanks!

[@rajbahadur2162]

Good vidiyo sar

[@rajbahadur2162]

Good video sar laik

[@anothersubaruguy1647]

I have a light bar with 3 way switch....it has on=drl only - off=full off - and on=full on/bright....the problem is, I just used the switch and wiring harness that came with the light bar, but I want it to turn off when I turn off my car....I have left it on by accident lol. I love the idea of having an indication light tho like in ur video. I wish I could find a good back lit spdt switch....so then I could know if it was on easier at least

[@donnyreyer9741]

Will this set up work for high and low beam offroad lights?

[@skywalker_anakin]

Is it possible to do this using only a 5 pin relay? Like put the flip switch in the line between 87 and low beam +

[@us24575]

Maybe you can assist, how can I add a pair of led light pods with high and low beam functions built in to a car on an independent relay, harness and switch? Most led pods are just one setting so the challenge is getting it wired to have it on low and be able to access the high bean function.

[@pogiako-ce1xl]

Sir can i use two 5 pins bosh relay here..incant find 4 pins relay on my loc..they only have 5 pins available...

[@francisdriscoll6761]

Hi Rocky x TV, This is exactly what i'm trying to do for my raw hot rod - Do you have a written schematic for this set-up? also would the power be able to be supplied thru the Acc. Power? Thanks, Frank

[@flava4you]

Great video, do you have another video with 2 relays high & low beam connected to ONE switch for high & low beam, for a factory headlight that has high & low beam? Thanks

[@RockyXTV]

I don't think I have a video for that, but it's on the list of videos to film now! I'll be back to uploading new how-to videos soon! Thank you for watching!

[@regtheveg]

Thank you for sharing. Could this be done with one on off on dtdp switch instead of the two switches? Would i need to change anything else?

[@brettleffew1725]

A good question gonna try it right now.

[@dominicksnow2049]

Is there a way of doing this with one switch like a off, low, high?

[@codynutt84]

Great video. Can you tell me ho I would go about wiring lights up just like the ones in this video to a factory vehicle wiring harness...meaning I want the dims to come on when I turn on the light switch, and all four to come on when I hit the factory high beam switch. It's an off road vehicle and I'll need all four cubes to com on. Thanks for the help!!

[@RockyXTV]

Send me over an email ( rocky.tvchannel@gmail ) and I may be able to make up a diagram for you. Thanks for watching!

[@jamiemumby]

@@RockyXTV Hi Rocky, I just emailed you too. I had the same question. Thanks!

[@thuringowacityrep]

Hi mate love this video it will be very helpful to me on one of my other projects but I was wondering if you can tell me how I would fix my sons std wiring to work with a set of LED headlights he just got, the LED headlight's are the same 7" H4 as most Jeeps use, problem is we are putting them in a Suzuki Sierra / samurai 94 model and it is negatively switched....I have the low beams working for now (by swapping 2 wires on the H4 plug) but when you go to use hi beam you get nothing, (unless I swap the wires back and swap 2 other ones very confused) also while the low beam is on the blue high beam dash light is lit up. I have seen a few things online about using 2 relays and having one relay as low beam and the other as the high beam but I at a loss and could rally use your help if that is at all possible. thanks in advance.

[@jaybee1892]

How about using just one set to function both low and high beams. If it wasn't made to do so, I have some extremely bright leds that I wanna be able to use low/high beam.

[@plantpoweredhealth9383]

How about factory switch that just has low beam as trigger from switch, but then turns off trigger for high beam to then come on? It's on my Datsun,seems to only have one signal at column for low beam, high beam does not have power trigger unless earthing out/low beam trigger turning off is now considered the trigger..

[@mitcheltarity1209]

Hey I'm having to do something similar to my motorcycle. Could you help out?

[@nemonespider]

How would u do this with headlights I bought a f150 and the previous owner had HID lights on a rocker switch and I need high and low beams to pass inspection

[@twowheelsx2]

would like to see a diagram , great vid thank you

[@00FLD120]

How would you wire hi/lo and drl? H4 plugs

[@whitcom01]

I've already wired my lights on the hot rod, headlight toggle is a 5 pin has headlights, park lights, and dash lights come on pushed up, all the way down just turns on dash lights and park lights, I have 3 wires ran to the dimmer switch, which rocker can I use to get those 3 dimmer wires to work that is a dash switch not a floor switch?

[@frederickoparah1669]

thanks for the video how would you wire a second high beam switch, also know as a pass light

[@RockyXTV]

I've actually gotten this question a few times. It's a little much to explain in a comment, but I do plan on making a video for this as soon as I get relocated to my new home. Thanks for watching!

[@frederickoparah1669]

@@RockyXTV thanks i figured out a way but would love to see yours

[@nishida15x]

Sir Rocky , I'd like to ask , what if we use Headlight Switch , with Common , High Beam , Low Beam & Passing Light wires.

[@kevindechambeau7762]

Excellent explanation presentation and video. I have a simple wiring project challenge for you. Lol I've got a trux 3/4 inch Amber to green marker light. 3 wires 1 ground. One yellow wire to be provided 12 V for Amber light. Then 1 wire red to be provided at the same time 12 V to provide a green illumination. How can I run a switch system to go from Amber to green. Preferably using a 3 position toggle/rocker switch. I have to have power going to one and then power going to both To be able to transition from Amber to green. Am I able to do this with just one sitch or do I have to use a relay and secondary switch like you have in this video. I apologize if my comment was too lengthy just looking for your Guidance

[@RockyXTV]

Sorry for the late reply. This is another of my videos that may help you with your light. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjUan6qn9OBirc

[@rafaelnavarro8857]

Can I wire a low beam bulb to high beam wiring? Will it keep my low beams on and my high beams off, which is what I want ,or what will happen

[@thisislargemouth5566]

I have an existing headlight setup on my Datsun but the high beams are always on because my switch is broken. I'm going to do this and switch over to LEDs.

[@jrkambax7251]

Can you pls do it with one relay?

[@alexiscumush6742]

Do you connect your LED direct to the battery or you used a resistor to reduced the current

[@RockyXTV]

The LED's that I use have a resistor built into the positive lead so they are ready to go for 9-18V. You can find them in my Amazon storefront in the switches, wiring and electrical section - www.amazon.com/shop/rockyxtv Or here's a link to the multi-color 120 pack - goo.gl/yMmmbz Thanks for watching!

[@jamescunningham492]

Any chance to run me through vw beetle headlight and high beam wiring with relays. Left and right sides are split over 4 fuses.low beam left and right and hi beam left and right. I'd appreciate.

[@juanluismejiasstabilito8828]

can i use this to wire my Light Bar To work with my reverse light and by Itself? with a 2 way switch

[@RockyXTV]

I think one of my other videos would be what you are looking for - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npvTppalrpWErtE Thanks for watching!

[@alexanderking4816]

I have a motorcycle that has independent high and low beams. Low beams stay on. High beams comes only comes on with the switch. I'm trying to find a way to make both lights comes on when bike turns on, instead of just the one. And both turn into high beams when I click the switch. Can I just connect the power cables with a jumper line?

[@hondaforcedproduction2469]

So does it matter if both are 5 pin?

[@hanasbas1357]

Hi, a wire diagram will be helpful. Thanks

[@Drain09]

What if I want to use the handle bar switch on my atv? Which has a hi/lo setting.

[@Drain09]

Wanting lo and hi/lo together

[@virtualretreat4385]

Hey man I have a jeep liberty as well im 17 and my dad is a meachnic and I was wondering what jeep parts u found to be comparable with a jeep liberty

[@RockyXTV]

I have found that some Dodge Nitro parts will fit, a lot of engine components are interchangeable with most Chrysler 3.7L V6's. I usually stick to parts specifically made for the Liberty (KJ 02-07) You run into less surprises that way. Thanks for watching!

[@1calvin]

Would that same setup work for a dual radiator fan

[@RockyXTV]

It would work, but most likely not as you would want it to. This setup would basically let you turn one fan on at a time, not both.

[@tom.barnoin]

How would I prevent the low beam lights to turn off when activating the high beam lights?

[@Brendalo1]

Can you use two five pin relays?

[@RockyXTV]

Yep, 4 and 5 pin relays will work just the same. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffroxm.4619]

Will this relay set up work on a motorized bicycle/ moped using motorcycle switches?

[@RockyXTV]

You would just have to determine what pins on the switches do what and there should be no problem. You would need a 12 volt system as well. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffroxm.4619]

Update: This set up works on my homemade motorized bicycle. Got my high and low beam headlight working. Thank you for this information, I'll make a second one for my turning signals and see if it works. Thank you again.

[@RockyXTV]

Glad this worked out for you! Let us know how your turn signals come out!

[@josualewis5354]

How do you make it where when you turn on the high the low stays on?

[@RockyXTV]

If you like I can provide you with a simple wiring diagram. Just send me an email ( [e-mail] )

[@MFP2241]

How to wire only when ignition switch on?

[@wileyjones1812]

How do I wire these lights to my headlights. I have a pair of led lights that have high/low beam. Please help

[@RockyXTV]

I you like, you can send me an email ( [e-mail] ) and I may be able to help you out with a diagram. Thanks for watching!

[@jorgeZDT]

What are the part numbers for those relays?

[@RockyXTV]

There should be a link in the description for my Amazon Storefront, you can find them there. Thanks for watching!

[@rajbahadur2162]

Good jopa sar

[@RockyXTV]

Thanks!

[@jeffersonvillamor3417]

Its okey to use both 5 pin relays? Thanks

[@RockyXTV]

Sure, you just won't use all of the pins. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffersonvillamor3417]

@@RockyXTV sir i have another question, does relays consuming battery power even the switch is off?

[@jegs1197]

Would this same method work for a light bar that has hi and low lights???

[@jurica0301]

If you connect light bar as show in video above, your switch for low beam must be always on. See link below for better solution

[@jurica0301]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJS8Y3Z9ZZyqn5I This connection works great with H4 bulbs when low beam must get off and high beam get on.

[@jegs1197]

jurica0301 thanks really appreciate it

[@ericgoodboe4391]

Is there anyway to wire this so that when you flip on the high beams all 4 lights will stay on? I have an atv I want to do this to that has a stock hi/low switch.

[@vitaliymazhan9188]

Why not use a double rocker switch?? and eliminate the push power button?

[@KrispyMandingo]

when i did this set up all the relays would do is buzz the light wouldnt come on at all

[@RockyXTV]

Are the relays getting the correct voltage? Most relays won't activate and simply buzz or hum if they are not getting at least 11VDC. You could check your voltage at pin 86 with the switch turned on, you can also check your grounds.

[@emmersonclaris1968]

can i ask how to set the low beam still on when switch to high beam?

[@RockyXTV]

That involves a little more wiring. If you like you can send me an email ( [e-mail] ) and I can send you a simple diagram. Thanks for watching!

[@jurica0301]

Just use 2 relays separately.First for low beam and second for high beam.

[@medicalostrich7775]

@@jurica0301 2 x 4 pin relays, right?

[@jurica0301]

@@medicalostrich7775 right

[@edtapuamor2016]

Can you make diagram

[@chyannyine5055]

I am used it way but not be lamp.I am used 5 beams relay 2 ,2 lamp and 3 swatch. Why I dont okay you said back me please.

[@carlosjuliandomingo2054]

How to add pass light??

[@RockyXTV]

Pass light? As in a passing light on a motorcycle?

[@carlosjuliandomingo2054]

Rocky X TV yeah.. just like on cars too..

[@RockyXTV]

So a momentary Hi beam... I'll see if I can get something in the making for a video on that.

[@carlosjuliandomingo2054]

Rocky X TV thanks!!

[@ridingwithiceman4683]

i would be intrested in this as well, also how would i get the low beams to stay on with the high beams

[@rajbahadur2162]

Daigaram pilz sar

[@pprotory]

I am curious why you chose this method when in just about all situations you should keep low beams on and have high beams come on as well without turning off low beams. The exclusion would be if you were running a dual filament bulb but if you are running 4 separate lights then low beams should really never go off.

[@RockyXTV]

I chose this method as I expect a lot of people using this video would be re-purposing some for of OEM headlight. This would then most likely have a dual filament bulb as you said.

[@pprotory]

Yeah on an ATV I can see that. I was just thinking though how it leaves out everyone who has an old sealed beam (2 low and 2 separate high) setup since none of them originally had relays. Maybe an idea for another video?

[@RockyXTV]

I have been planning another video using some 4x6 sealed lights for high and low.

[@pprotory]

Awesome!

[@ed2345]

Good tutorial. Not a fan of hand tattoos though

[@stephenshine7919]

why not just wire the low and high separately to each relay

[@RockyXTV]

That can be done as well, the point of this setup was to show how it can be done using only 1 relay. Thanks for watching!

[@anonymousperson4363]

I don't understand why not just use one 5 pin relay that does the same thing as the set up in this video.

[@huntmanmcl6812]

The lights would never shut off. That’s a toggle to turn on and off

[@anonymousperson4363]

@@huntmanmcl6812 Ah, sometimes I can be a dunce. Thanks for your response.