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| frankc |
 Apr 20 2006, 02:30 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,820  |
Hi,
The PO installed 100W H4's and a heavy duty VAG relay in this 1974 914 2.0 project. I have read through the threads here, but still do not have anything definitive as far as adding relays, how many, and recommendations as to what kind. Perhaps the easiest thing to do is drop to a 55W / 60W H4 with a heavy duty relay....but...... The PO put in a 16 amp fuse in the #1 position - left low I believe. With a stock relay - it blows. The HD VAG - with 8amp - it blows. The 16 amp works fine. If I were to keep the 100w bulbs - should I set up relays on each low beam circuit? Does anyone have a recommendation of a relay? Hella? Should a 25amp duty relay be safe? Also - the high beam indicator is not lit with the HD relay in place. The bulb is good - socket checks. The hi beams do switch. Perhaps a Tachometer grounding issue? Any other ideas? Thanks - this board is great and has been extremely helpful to this new owner! Frank |
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| turboman808 |
Apr 20 2006, 03:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
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| wilchek |
Apr 20 2006, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 506 Joined: 8-June 04 From: Eastern Pennsylvania Member No.: 2,177 |
I say back it off to the proper wattage. The wiring can handle the upgrade but the car is 30 years old and most have electrial issues. Sounds like you are playing with fire to me. I just bought a set of H4 with the 50% Xenon bulbs (HL78151) from the guys below. THey are like a 10 minute drive from my house and were awesome. The bulbs are wicked bright compaired to the regular sealed light and work just fine. BTW I only paid $92 for the special bulbs and the glass housings. With regular bulbs they would only be $81 for both lights with shippping. Highly recommeed
lights and bulbs- http://www.rallylights.com/hella/7in.asp Bulbsonly --- http://www.rallylights.com/hella/H4.asp |
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| frankc |
Apr 20 2006, 06:31 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,820 |
I will check the 12 volt site - looks completely packed with information.
Also - i dropped down to a 55w/60w bulbs today and left the single heavy duty relay in place 16 amps ought to cover it for now. Thanks! |
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| jk76.914 |
Jun 24 2006, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
I know this is an old thread, but did you ever get your high beam indicator to work? I'm having a similar problem....
thanks, Jim |
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