Tcash
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 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:53 pm Post subject: Headlight Dimmer Relay Replacement 111 941 583 Retrofit |
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Hi, I've seen previous post saying the new replacement Headlight (Dimmer/Flasher) Relay does not work. Note that I said (Dimmer/Flasher). Research showed they do work, they just need to be retrofitted when used in a US/Canada vehicle. Hope it helps.
The replacement headlight dimmer relay 111 941 583 available for the 1968-79 Bus. Is a Euro specification relay.
In addition to switching between Low & High Beams. The relay also allows you to Flash the low beams when the headlight switch is in the off position. By lifting up on the dimmer switch.
Note: terminal #30 on the original relay is a locating lug and has no wires going to it and is connected to nothing on the inside of the relay.
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RETROFIT 111 941 583
To retrofit the replacement 111 941 583 relay, you need to provide power to Terminal #30 for the Flash function.
This can be achieved by making the following pigtail wire connector.
601LR - 16-14AWG Open Barrel - Female - w/Locking Tab
Red 6" piece of 14 gauge wire
811LR - 16-14AWG Open Barrel - Female - Piggyback
Disconnect the battery ground.
Remove the fasteners securing the fuse box.
Push the open barrel terminal with the locking tab into the socket on the back of the fuse box that #30 locates in.
Connect the other end of the wire to constant power. (one of the fuse box terminals that has power all of the time with the key off)
Plug relay in
Remount the fuse box.
Reconnect battery ground.
Pull up on the turn signal stock and flash away.
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Just jump #56 to #30. Headlight Dimmer will switch between Low to High beam. But you will not be able to flash headlights.
http://www.oldvolkshome.com/headrelay.pdf
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Headlight Flashing Edicate
USA
Flash passing Trucks to signal it is safe for them to merge back into your lane. (only in a bus)
Flash oncoming vehicles to warn them of a police speed trap.
EUROPE
Signals vehicle pulling onto motorway or turning in front of you it is safe to do so.
Autobahn
Flashing headlights behind you. GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY!
LINKS
Headlight low beams not working
0.250" (6.35mm) Quick Connect Female 14-18 AWG Fastin-Faston Crimp Connector Non-Insulated
0.250" (6.35mm) Quick Connect Female 10-14 AWG Crimp Connector Non-Insulated
0.250" (6.35mm) Quick Connect Female and Male 14-16 AWG Stacked Crimp Connector Non-Mating End Insulated
bbt 0684 operation video
Euro Headlight dimmer/relay Explained/telford dorr
Thank You NASkeet
North American vs British & european headlamp relay
http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=694727
Go down to bottom of adds.
bbt 0684 - 12V Relay
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