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Quad beam issue

Old Oct 9, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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Ok Ive done the quad beam mod multiple different ways none work perfectly. I have a 97 Olds Bravada. I tried the grounding the yellow method nothing happened if I recall. I have tried the relay method with multiple instruction sets. I tried the one on the s10 forum with a relay and it didnt make anything happen. I t have tried the method that sends 12V to pin 87, ground to 86, high + to 30 and low+ to 85. This setup allows my DRL to work, but the low beam selection makes my high beams and low beams come on, high selection makes only highs come on. I have tried another setup that runs 12V to pin 87, ground to 86, high + to 85, and low + to 30. This method works for low beams with low selection and all 4 at high beam, but in this method my DRL stay on for a few seconds when I start the truck and then shut off. My high beams are my DRL. Is there something I can do to have DRL work and have lows on during low selection and all 4 with high?
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Default RE: Quad beam issue

The biggest problem is that the DRLs are the highbeams on reduced power. That complicates things.

Without looking at the wiring diagrams and how the DRL is involved, I would not be able to comment on how to really wire it up properly.
 
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Yah after a little more testing it seems that this 40amp 12v relay may be bad, sometimes when I start now the DRL will stay on fine, sometimes they turn off nearly instantly, and yet other times they will go off after a few seconds when I start but if I cycle my headlights they will come back on and stay on.
 
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Default RE: Quad beam issue

Check the voltage on the high beam positive wire. That may be your issue. The high beam DRLs use a lower voltage which is likely not treating your relay well.
 
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