Morris Marina - Headlamp Relay for Halogen Headlights

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @Vince_uk
    @Vince_uk 23 часа назад +3

    Is there anything this young lady cannot do I wonder ? Alex tackles any jobs, Respect.

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 22 часа назад +1

    You definitely wouldn't be able to do this on a modern-ish car, great video Alex.

  • @simon.easton
    @simon.easton День назад +2

    P = IV / V = IR, ah yes, this is very good practical application Alex

  • @simon.easton
    @simon.easton День назад +3

    I will be interested to watch this video because I want to fit some relays into mine. My lights currently run through the column switch at full current.

  • @simon.easton
    @simon.easton День назад +2

    Wire stripper a bit like the one you have is probably the one tool that I have had the most use out of and saved the most time. Bought it when I was in my teens.

    • @neilthompson9270
      @neilthompson9270 22 часа назад

      I wish that I knew which make it is, as it’s one tool that I’d like to add to my kit?
      Any suggestions?

    • @simon.easton
      @simon.easton 17 часов назад

      @@neilthompson9270 There are several available from various suppliers of a similar design. I find these work very effectively on different wire / cable thicknesses as they are "self-adjusting". I think Stanley make them. Mine I got years ago, I don't think it was an expensive brand, but purchased from an electrical wholesalers TLC Electrical Supplies.

  • @dreammaker730
    @dreammaker730 18 часов назад

    Sorted your working out was spot on Alex.
    This post was really good .

  • @dustymiller7758
    @dustymiller7758 15 часов назад

    Nice modification for the Marina and some great advice for people.

  • @bernarddegrasse8753
    @bernarddegrasse8753 17 часов назад

    HI Alex.Did the same to my 1967 Morris Minors halogen headlights but bought a complete kit from ebay for £10 which incuded 2 relays,fuse and holder and all the wiring which basically replaced all the old headlight wires.The result being no voltage drop and the headlights being much brighter.Guessing about 50%.Much brighter now.Can see in the dark now.

  • @tonymaries1652
    @tonymaries1652 12 часов назад

    I don't know what the wattage was on the headlights of my first car, a Fiat 127 from the same era, but I swear that the LED lights on my bicycle are brighter than the dipped beam from a car from the seventies! That seems a very useful upgrade to me.

  • @jetblack6953
    @jetblack6953 20 часов назад +1

    Great job Alex.

  • @neilthompson9270
    @neilthompson9270 23 часа назад +1

    You’re amazing Alex 🤔
    I would not know where to start when it comes to Electrics 🥴🤣

  • @robertslade-o8z
    @robertslade-o8z 14 часов назад

    Hi Alex great job fitting headlamp relays
    I’ve done the same on a very old Landrover ( which had sealed beam units ) before
    Just one thing I noticed might help
    For safety
    Have 1 fuse for dip beam
    2nd Fuse for high beam
    So if dip beam blows a fuse
    You can still use the high beam on the other fuse
    Or the other way 👍

  • @jaybee1921
    @jaybee1921 9 часов назад

    Hi Alex, excellent video, pure genius. As others have said, all correctly worked out. Well done.
    Cheers, Jon B.

  • @sheilalucas9154
    @sheilalucas9154 18 часов назад

    I've learned alot from this great video, Thank you. Paul Lucas.

  • @AllThingsAlex
    @AllThingsAlex День назад +1

    Yay more Alex to watch on my day off! :D x

    • @Alexsassets
      @Alexsassets  День назад

      I'm waiting for more Alex to watch too 🥲

  • @davidclark3603
    @davidclark3603 22 часа назад +2

    That was a good video!

  • @martinnorth2680
    @martinnorth2680 12 часов назад

    Nice job, illuminating! I need to do the same on mine.

  • @frothe42
    @frothe42 21 час назад

    Glad you are using halogen headlamps instead of possible LED headlamps that some in the US have fitted.
    Loving the Marina!

  • @mrcogginsgarage7062
    @mrcogginsgarage7062 13 часов назад

    So at least you will now be able to see where you going good idea to upgrade the headlamps Alex well done however whilst you're in there and under the bonnet could you please find an insulated cover for your positive battery terminal keep up the good work

  • @paultaylor5911
    @paultaylor5911 13 часов назад

    Well done I did my Rover p6 front and rear fogs off a relay an independent switch and the battery , do enjoy old skool auto electrics.

  • @delukxy
    @delukxy 20 часов назад

    For the same wattage the halogens shouldn't draw any more current. However they lose their output light quicker as the voltage drops. Relays reduce the voltage drop so that is the main reason the lights look brighter/whiter.

  • @stevek3036
    @stevek3036 13 часов назад

    Excellent! I can't add to the other positive comments already mentioned as you know your onions when it comes to cars, or is that Ohms

  • @SmashingPistons
    @SmashingPistons День назад

    This is totally my bag. 👍

  • @mystichare8924
    @mystichare8924 13 часов назад

    Well done Alex - I’m cack at auto electrics 👍

  • @charliecoco2115
    @charliecoco2115 17 часов назад

    Using some trunking for the new wiring will improve the look and protect the wiring.

    • @Alexsassets
      @Alexsassets  16 часов назад

      Yes i must invest in some trunking. To be honest i forgot what it was called haha

  • @Rinty145
    @Rinty145 20 часов назад

    Out of interest, what wattage were the sealed beams? Great video.

    • @Alexsassets
      @Alexsassets  18 часов назад

      Good question!! No idea.... lamps are now in the Triumph. 😄

    • @Rinty145
      @Rinty145 17 часов назад

      @Alexsassets Back in the day those sealed beams were known for giving a good light compared to the tungsten bulbs of the time.

  • @3vom
    @3vom 21 час назад +1

    I would use 14.4v not 12v and also be checking the wire size for the power and earth to the headlights, but then I'm fussy about such things.

    • @Alexsassets
      @Alexsassets  17 часов назад

      It's better to go 12v for the sum as it sort of "over estimates".
      If you did it using say 14v it would suspect the lamps to be drawing around 8.5amps. But as my amp clamp shows near the end of video, you see the calculations i used were pretty damn close. Closer than if you had done it by 14v.

    • @3vom
      @3vom 14 часов назад +1

      @@Alexsassets My concern is that with 14.4v there is more current drawn. Using the figures from your measurements and normal voltage values:
      V=IR
      Resting battery voltage = 12.6
      Dip 9.85 measured
      Main 11 measured
      Dip resistance = 12.6 / 9.85 = 1.28
      Main resistance = 12.6 / 11 = 1.145
      Alternator voltage at max = 14.4
      Dip current 14.4/1.28 = 11.25 amp
      Main current 14.4/1.145 = 12.58 amp
      It would be interesting to see measured current and voltage when the engine is running.

  • @johnmoruzzi7236
    @johnmoruzzi7236 20 часов назад +1

    If only you were an “AA Relay” member somebody could have come and done it for you… 😊
    Seriously, DO NOT put a 20A fuse in a circuit unless you KNOW that the wiring is thick enough to take that much current. The purpose of the fuse is to stop the wiring from melting and catching fire in the event of a short circuit ! 15A should be fine to protect a 10A circuit.

  • @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt
    @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt 22 часа назад

    I've been away for a while. A Marina? How many cars do you have now?

    • @Alexsassets
      @Alexsassets  22 часа назад +1

      I have 5. Remi has 4

    • @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt
      @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt 22 часа назад

      @@Alexsassets Wow! Best keep those wire strippers handy.

  • @billhanson4921
    @billhanson4921 16 часов назад

    usually the fitting on marinas..... earth problem because of all the copper contacts

  • @MarkTheVicar
    @MarkTheVicar 23 часа назад

    You lost me at "the red wire". 💩4️⃣🧠🧠