factory setup is not wired through a relay but it is pretty easy to add

 

Thanks for the info.

 

A Baron light bar should arrive today for my wifes 08 C50....

Joyriders Hubby

 

So I assume the OEM lightbar doesn't burn out the ignition switch, right? Is that because the bulb voltage is low, or that assumes you don't have a lot of other accessories running through the switch as well.

 

So I assume the OEM lightbar doesn't burn out the ignition switch, right? Is that because the bulb voltage is low, or that assumes you don't have a lot of other accessories running through the switch as well.

Well the OEM unit I had just blew the bulbs on a regular basis. I replaced them with sealed tractor beams 35 watt from NAPA and no more problems for the last three years.

 

So I assume the OEM lightbar doesn't burn out the ignition switch, right? Is that because the bulb voltage is low, or that assumes you don't have a lot of other accessories running through the switch as well.

Nope, no problems with the lightbar burning out the ignition switch. Like misguidedute said the OEM lightbar bulbs are crap though. I went through half a dozen in less than a month and then replaced them with the 4411 tractor bulbs. I've had them in since late 2002 and they are still working just fine.

 

The OEM lightbar replacement bulbs are hard to find and expensive from the dealer.

 

I've seen the bulb reliability discussed issue in other threads. So the 4411 tractor bulbs are compatible with the OEM lightbar?

 

Honda bulb 34901-MN1-671 is direct replacement for the OEM lightbar bulb and lasts quite a bit longer than the OEM bulb.

 

Thanks for the info

 

I've seen the bulb reliability discussed issue in other threads. So the 4411 tractor bulbs are compatible with the OEM lightbar?

For the 4411 I cut the wires and screwed the wires right to the lamp. Works great and holds up much better than the stock bulb.

 

I've seen the bulb reliability discussed issue in other threads. So the 4411 tractor bulbs are compatible with the OEM lightbar?

Yep, they fit right in the lights like they were made for them. And are VASTLY superior in quality. 8)

 

Honda bulb 34901-MN1-671 is direct replacement for the OEM lightbar bulb and lasts quite a bit longer than the OEM bulb.

After going through half a dozen Suzuki bulbs in my lightbar in one season I went with the Honda bulbs. The second season I only had two Honda bulbs fail. I then went with the 4411 housings and went the next three years trouble free. The 4411's are the way to go.

 

Honda bulb 34901-MN1-671 is direct replacement for the OEM lightbar bulb and lasts quite a bit longer than the OEM bulb.

After going through half a dozen Suzuki bulbs in my lightbar in one season I went with the Honda bulbs. The second season I only had two Honda bulbs fail. I then went with the 4411 housings and went the next three years trouble free. The 4411's are the way to go.

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