Picture this: you turn the key, flip on the headlights, and instead of crisp illumination, your fancy HID lights stutter like a bad strobe effect. It's not only distracting but can stress the ballasts, leading to premature burnout and uneven lighting. That's where this trusty 10-second time delay relay steps in, delivering a clean fix for automotive lighting woes.
HID and some LED systems crave a gentle warmup. Hitting them with full 12V juice right away causes voltage inrush, flicker, and wear. Car enthusiasts know the drill—fiddly resistors or capacitors that don't always cut it. This relay solves it elegantly by holding off the main power feed for precisely 10 seconds (±1 second), mimicking a soft start.
Rated at 12V (works from 11-15VDC), it packs a 30A/14VDC contact rating and up to 420W switching power. Weighing just 40g, it's compact enough for tight engine bays. The 5-pin SPDT layout is standard fare:
Trigger it, wait 10 beats, and boom—seamless power transfer.
No more flicker means safer night driving with full brightness from the get-go. It protects expensive ballasts and igniters from surges, potentially saving you replacement costs. Reliable operation in heat, cold, or vibration—built for the road, not the shelf.
Installation? Solder-free with crimp connectors. Wire pin 86 to your headlight switch, 30 to battery positive via fuse, 85 to ground, and 87 to the ballast. Test it: lights off initially, then steady glow after delay. Ideal for HID headlight kits, fog lights, daytime running lights, or even off-road rigs with power-hungry accessories.
Truck owners use it for winches, JDM fans for projector retrofits, and daily drivers just want dependable lights. It's the understated upgrade that polishes your ride's performance. Snag one and notice the difference on your next dusk cruise.
