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Motorbike electric question

Hi all I could use some good advice
I'm trying to install some givi s310 trekker lights to my honda nc750x
I have wired direct to the battery but they are not working what am I doing wrong?
I would upload photos but I can't see how

Thanks
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  • Moto2
    Moto2 Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    Have you got the relay installed?
    Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
  • Yes I have installed all parts that came with the pack
    I have tested all connections and they all have 12v going through but both lights are not working
  • Moto2
    Moto2 Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    edited 30 September 2016 at 7:58PM
    So you're using a switched live to trip the relay?

    Have you tried eliminating the relay by going straight to the battery to make sure the actual lamps are working?

    What cables are connected to which terminals on the relay?
    Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
  • marlot
    marlot Posts: 4,978 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    sithmaster wrote: »
    ... they all have 12v going through ...
    If you mean that literally then you have a problem with the wiring - one side needs to go to the battery negative.

    Try connecting the lights directly to the battery to test them.
  • I have connected light direct to battery and it works
    So here is the connection setup as best as I can explain
    Positive + negative connected to battery this goes to switch (relay)
    Relay goes to on/off switch (1 wire) + both lights
    Ignition wire spliced into positive wire comming from battery
    That goes to fuse then to on/off switch
    Hope that makes sense
  • Moto2
    Moto2 Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    It should be wired like this

    spotlightdiagramH4_fb16c.jpg
    Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
  • pappa_golf
    pappa_golf Posts: 8,895 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    the clue might be in the word "LED" , have you reversed the wiring going to the lamp?
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  • I would like to show you the wiring diagram I have but can't find it online
  • Moto2
    Moto2 Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    I think his lights are halogens, that was just a drawing to give him an idea of how they should be wired
    Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
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