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Old 01-17-2009 | 05:01 PM
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I am a noob. I just recently got a 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L V6. I have 4 Hella 500 driving lights and I want to set at least 2 up in this Jeep. Anybody know really how?
Old 01-17-2009 | 05:09 PM
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it's an I6 or inline 6, not a v6.

You just need to hook a relays input up to the + terminal of the battery, the output to the + of the lights, and hook the relay to a switch. The lights - will go to chassis ground.

funny you mention the 500s, I was just looking at them on amazon, but I bought these instead:
Amazon.com: Hella H71020801 Optilux Model 1900 12V/100W Chrome Halogen Driving Lamp Kit: Automotive Amazon.com: Hella H71020801 Optilux Model 1900 12V/100W Chrome Halogen Driving Lamp Kit: Automotive
little cheaper, they are 100 watts each and have steel baskets as opposed to the 500s ABS plastic. I really just got these over the 500s because the chrome will match my early XJ's chrome bumpers and trims.
Old 01-17-2009 | 05:09 PM
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You can mount them on the front bumper in the factory location. And use the wiring kit they came with. Make sure to use a relay and an inline fuse in your installation to protect your new Hellas. Here's a diagram to help you wire the relay:

http://www.ado13.com/techs/relay.htm

Aside from that just make sure the lights are mounted solidly, and the grounds are all done properly (using factory locations makes it easier) and you'll be up and running in no time.

Oh yeah, and it's a 4.0L Inline 6, not a V6 fyi.
Old 01-18-2009 | 02:53 AM
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Smile Thanks for the help..

You see I got the lights and theres the blue and black wires coming out of the lights and there just pretty much clipped off and dangiling. I got all the wiring, bolts and nuts and stuff so I am just trying to figure out the whole wiring system. Haaa aight I got it, inline 6.. my bad, I used to drive an 89' Ford Bronco.
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