Sportsman headlight mod
Apr 29, 2009 | 06:46 AM
#22
Weekend Warrior
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Jumping back to a favorite topic, the headlight mod. I just got around to doing this on my '06 X2, I followed the method written out using the relay, and it worked great. I do have a question for you all who have done this. I used the blue splice connectors, and was curious how concerned I should be about sealing/wrapping them?
I was considering either gooping them up with liquid tape (would be hell if I ever had to pull it back apart) or wrapping them up with normal electrical tape (small space to work in, might not come out perfect).
Thanks!
I was considering either gooping them up with liquid tape (would be hell if I ever had to pull it back apart) or wrapping them up with normal electrical tape (small space to work in, might not come out perfect).
Thanks!
Oct 22, 2013 | 01:58 PM
#23
Range Rover
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I ran across these instructions one day so I copied and saved them because it's exactly how I've done the Sportsman's since the 02 700 came out. It's easy to do and works well.
You will need to purchase a standard 4 pin, 12v relay, 4 pieces of 16 gauge wire about 8" long, 4 female crimp on spade connectors (for connection of wires to relay), 4 wire splice connectors.(they are usually blue and you simply insert the wires and squeeze with pliers, then fold back the protective locking cover)
Open the pod and locate the wiring listed below
Relay terminal #30 connects to Polaris green wire (low beams)
Relay terminal #87 connects to Polaris red wire (10 amp protected circuit at the lighter plug)
Relay terminal #86 connects to Polaris wire yellow wire (high beam)
Relay terminal #85 connects to Polaris brown wire (ground)
Use dielectric grease or liquid tape at all electrical connections to prevent corrosion.
They way this functions, is that when you select high beam, you are powering up the relay to give 12v to the low beam circuit from Polaris's 10amp 12v protected circuit. (No fuse needed) Enjoy.
You will need to purchase a standard 4 pin, 12v relay, 4 pieces of 16 gauge wire about 8" long, 4 female crimp on spade connectors (for connection of wires to relay), 4 wire splice connectors.(they are usually blue and you simply insert the wires and squeeze with pliers, then fold back the protective locking cover)
Open the pod and locate the wiring listed below
Relay terminal #30 connects to Polaris green wire (low beams)
Relay terminal #87 connects to Polaris red wire (10 amp protected circuit at the lighter plug)
Relay terminal #86 connects to Polaris wire yellow wire (high beam)
Relay terminal #85 connects to Polaris brown wire (ground)
Use dielectric grease or liquid tape at all electrical connections to prevent corrosion.
They way this functions, is that when you select high beam, you are powering up the relay to give 12v to the low beam circuit from Polaris's 10amp 12v protected circuit. (No fuse needed) Enjoy.
do you have 30 and 87 mixed up?
Aug 14, 2014 | 09:53 PM
#24
Weekend Warrior
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I bought RIGID INDUSTRIES LED lights and have them on 2 of my utility quads.
Outstanding white light and the distance is about 30 feet high by 30 feet wide swath
by about 140 feet forward (might be more, just estimating) Nothing escapes the light.
You can see everything and the low beams are just there for the ground right in front of the quad. Yes they are pricey at 375.00 for the pair that have 6 LEDS in each and 200.00 for the 4 LED pair. If you use them enough, kinda makes you forget about the price. Almost no heat and they come already switched and fused. Plug and play. I don't even use the high beam anymore. 2014 570 Camo Sportsman
Outstanding white light and the distance is about 30 feet high by 30 feet wide swath
by about 140 feet forward (might be more, just estimating) Nothing escapes the light.
You can see everything and the low beams are just there for the ground right in front of the quad. Yes they are pricey at 375.00 for the pair that have 6 LEDS in each and 200.00 for the 4 LED pair. If you use them enough, kinda makes you forget about the price. Almost no heat and they come already switched and fused. Plug and play. I don't even use the high beam anymore. 2014 570 Camo Sportsman
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