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Old 02-25-2014, 06:41 AM   #3
Sergio
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Default Re: Redhawk All LED Light Kit Installation Help

The part about designed for a 6 x 8v is the giveaway that it includes a cheapo 16v-12v reducer....
I don't have a wiring diagram for your lights, but typically when using those 16-12 reducers, you get the positive for your accessories directly from the battery (16v) and the negative for the accessory is connected to the reducer.
The reducer simply works inline with the negative providing a 4v drop for the accessory. Those reducers usually provide 2 connections for 2 separate accessories.
I am guessing the single connector with 2 wires are both supposed to go to the negative side of your battery pack (or converter negative out if it is an isolated type converter) to complete the circuit.

Edit: after more thought, always connect the accessory negative to the converter negative output, that way you don't need to worry about the kind of converter you have.
Also, make sure the negative input of the converter is connected to either the controller B- or to the factory accessory negative wire that is connected to the controller B-. Do not connect it directly to the pack negative or the OBC will not be able to measure the current drawn by your accessories.
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