All posts by dstech

LED headlight conversion electrical help

I want to convert my headlights on my 2015 Rubicon to led pods which I have already ordered. My question is about the electrical draw. The factory bulbs are 35W (2.5amps) for each bottom and 55W (3.7amps) for the third headlight. I want to use (2) 42W to replace the lower headlights and (1) 50W but run it all on the harness for the lower headlights. I can use the one for the third headlight if I have to for the 50W. Would it be unsafe or cause problems to run 134W totally off the bottom headlights harness only using the factory headlight switch and existing harness for the bottom headlights? Can someone explain or tell me if they have done this. Input is great but I am looking for someone who understands the electrical side of it more in depth as to what can safely be accomplished.

LED headlight conversion electrical help

I want to convert my headlights on my 2015 Rubicon to led pods which I have already ordered. My question is about the electrical draw. The factory bulbs are 35W (2.5amps) for each bottom and 55W (3.7amps) for the third headlight. I want to use (2) 42W to replace the lower headlights and (1) 50W but run it all on the harness for the lower headlights. I can use the one for the third headlight if I have to for the 50W. Would it be unsafe or cause problems to run 134W totally off the bottom headlights harness only using the factory headlight switch and existing harness for the bottom headlights? Can someone explain or tell me if they have done this. Input is great but I am looking for someone who understands the electrical side of it more in depth as to what can safely be accomplished.

Foreman vs Rubicon

I’m looking into buying a 2015-2016 foreman or rubicon. Standard foot shift is a must! No preference on power steering but kind of steering away (unless y’all talk me into it) and torn between rather or not I want IRS or sra! I’ve ridden ,and raced, race bikes all my life and enjoy throwing them around on the track or trail but…I’m getting old now and it’s hard to ride my wife and kid at the same time on my 450r. So give me yalls two cents worth! Mostly using this arc for family rides, some hunting and maybe very slight yard chores but not enough that suspension sag pulling a trailer will matter to me. Thanks in advance for your opinions!

Foreman vs Rubicon

I’m looking into buying a 2015-2016 foreman or rubicon. Standard foot shift is a must! No preference on power steering but kind of steering away (unless y’all talk me into it) and torn between rather or not I want IRS or sra! I’ve ridden ,and raced, race bikes all my life and enjoy throwing them around on the track or trail but…I’m getting old now and it’s hard to ride my wife and kid at the same time on my 450r. So give me yalls two cents worth! Mostly using this arc for family rides, some hunting and maybe very slight yard chores but not enough that suspension sag pulling a trailer will matter to me. Thanks in advance for your opinions!

polaris atp speedometer problem

My 2004 Polaris sportsman 500 ATP will not start and the speedometer gauge does not light or turn on. Replaced the key switch and still does not click or gauge come on. Head light works when key turned on. Can be started bypassing the starter solenoid. No power going to the small wire going to the solenoid when key is turned to the start position.