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1. No you can not use a 12 VDC coil on a 12 VAC source.

2. Check the voltage rating on the automotive relay. If it is approved for AC use then the relay will handle the 42 amps that the halogen lighting will draw. If the relay is not rated for AC use don't use it as the contact surfaces are not rated to handle the current.

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