For those of you who are currently having problems in the main light or headlamp where the light is already dim, you can use a relay. Maybe you are also familiar if you hear the term car light relay. However, what exactly is a relay? How do I install it?
What is the Function of Car Light Relays?
The car relay is one of the electrical components that functions to drain the electric current from the main saklama to other electrical components in your favorite car. This current will flow from the horn to the headlights of the car. The advantages of this relay can flow electric currents that have high voltage with a current control system with a small voltage.
You can use a relay if you feel that the main lighting looks dim. Because the relay will return the lamp lighting to be brighter and also last the switch. This happens because the main electric current of the car does not go through the car light switch anymore, so you can save costs because the switch will also last longer.
How to Install a Car Light Relay
To install a car light relay, you can do it yourself at home. Besides being able to save costs, the equipment is not difficult to find. You only need to look for relays at auto shops or buy them online. Because, there are indeed many kinds of relays currently on the market. To install it, you can adjust it to the type of relay you are using, namely:
Lamp Relay Set
This type of relay makes it very easy for you to install it. This is because the components are assembled completely from the fuse to the lamp socket. You don’t need to bother having to arrange it anymore, you just need to plug it in at the battery terminal. The price of this type of relay is usually around Rp. 100 thousand and above, depending on the brand you are using.
Separate Light Relay
For this type of relay, the components are still separate and not completely assembled. You have to unite all the components into one unit. This type is indeed more difficult to install than the one that is fully assembled. However, the advantage is that you can save more money because one relay component can only cost tens of thousands.
To install it, you must first connect the relay that has been assembled with a fuse so that it can be connected to the car ground. In addition, you have to connect the relay cable with the switch so that the car has bright lighting.
Well, that’s the function and how to install the relay independently at home. Now you know the solution to fixing car lights that are starting to dim? Good luck.