Re: wiring upgrades for headlights 87 4KS

[Alan Cordeiro <cordeiro@avlna.com>]

> 
> I upgraded the wires supplied with the kit to a full 12ga. wiring harness 
> for the lights, relayed to the high-beam circuit.  I ran a positive feed 
> from the battery, fused of course, to the relay, and then used a 
> high-beam wire to switch the relay.  It works well, and probably will put 
> out more light with the better wires.  If anyone wants the gory details, 
> e-mail me direct.
> 
> Now, on to the question part.  I want to do the same to the headlights, 
> as I have heard bad things about the factory wiring.  Someone said that 
> the this type of upgrade will improve the lighting of the factory lights.
> 
> 
> Robert Phillips
> The University of Akron Sociology Department-------Akron, Ohio
> 1987 Audi 4000S, 1.8L 4-cyl, FWD----------SOLO II  H-Stock
> 

Put in TWO relays, ( or one dual relay ) fused of course, and use the
wires that normally drive the headlamps to drive the relays.

The auto-check circuit only looks for burnt out lamps by comparing
the currents in each leg. so it will not complain. However, if you lose
a headlamp, it will not warn you either.

You should get a good half volt or so extra on the headlamps, and it
makes a noticable difference.

Good luck,

Alan Cordeiro