[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: LIGHTS - 5000CSTQ
At 09:35 AM 2/12/96 EST, you wrote: >Ernest, > >I just purchased 9004 halogen lamps that are 55/100 watts from J.C.Whitney. >These install without any modifications and give significant improvement to the >night time visibility. Been there, done that, had light switch problems. I suggest you install a relay if you plan on running the those bulbs in "hi". I had 100 watt bulbs installed in our '87 5kcst for exactly nine hours. "Sniff, sniff. You smell smoke?" Then dash lights went out. There has been much discussion on the list recently about the stock headlight switch not being able to handle the additional current draw. At the NW region picnic last year there were a few 5kq's there who had gone down the same path with the same frustrating results. In a nutshell, if you are going to run higher wattage bulbs in the DOT lights, modifications are required. Good luck. Regards, John Karasaki The Karasaki's, proud owners of AUDI automobiles 1981 Coupe 1982 TQC 1984 5000S Wagon 1990 V8
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