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Originally Posted by maxs4runner
So I was just reviewing a wiring diagram and realized my relay isn’t grounded. The ground runs from relay to where you would hook up light. So I hooked ground from relay to ground on light bar and then to frame. Im guessing the relay and bar have to be grounded separately and not together. Doesn’t seem like it would make a difference
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Ground is ground... everything needs a ground otherwise how do you expect to complete the circuit.
The ground for the relay is a signal ground, meaning it can be a very small wire like 18-24 AWG
The ground for the light must be capable of passing the current, its going to need a larger wire. Generally speaking when using something like a Bosch automotive relay, it would be direct to ground/chassis with the relay only switching the positive leg.
If you are getting a 12v to 5v drop, and its wired correct, you have a serious voltage drop or resistance issue somewhere. Most likely from an undersized wire for the load.