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Old 10-01-2013, 12:41 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RobertISaar View Post
headlamps are connected to a constant +12V in every application i've ever seen. this is why you can accidentically leave them on with the ignition off and kill a battery.

i'm sure there are exceptions to this now though.
Yes, and no. Subarus all have them wired through the ignition switch, ON position. VWs have the parking lights wired straight, but headlights wired through the ON position. A few other cars have similar things.
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