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scottssoccer
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:49 pm    Post subject: 1966 wiring Reply with quote

putting some fresh wire in my 66 however, the new relay does not have same numbers as the 6 volt headlight relay .they do look the same 6 volt has 6 connections and 12 volt has only 4 and the numbers are 56 56a f and s.can someone help me with this problem
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Headlight relay terminals:

terminal 56 has White with Black stripe wire connected to #56 on headlight switch

terminal 56a has White wire connected to fusebox (low beam)

terminal F has Yellow wire to fusebox (highbeam)

terminal S has Brown wire connected to #S on Emergency Flasher switch
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Rare Air thanks for the help.Been messin with this issue this afternoon.I see you live in SD.I was born- raised there,now living in Montana.thanks again for the help.GO CHARGERS!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's the '66 wiring diagram, if that helps.

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