Lighting Upgrade Theory

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 02/28/2018 at 21:43 • Filed to: None

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The photos are a bit deceptive, but you can we the outside (low beam) lights are bright, while the inside (high beam) are dimmer. The low beams should light up, and the highs should be dark. The difference is more dramatic in reality.

When the switch is activated, highs light up beautifully. But lows get dim. Again, the difference is more significant in reality.

I think the problem is that all are high/low bulbs. I think I need bulbs that don’t switch, and aim the high beams up (my lights are old school adjustable and require aiming). What do you think?

Berang > ImmoralMinority 02/28/2018 at 22:10

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I’m not sure what you’re trying to do.

Are these sealed beams? Or with bulbs? What sort of bulbs are you using if they’re not sealed beams?

(or you’re putting dippable lamps in the center, which should be hi beam lamps only).

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ImmoralMinority 02/28/2018 at 22:13

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I think I’ve only had one car with 4 head lights. Seems like your theory has merit.

Urambo Tauro > ImmoralMinority 02/28/2018 at 22:52

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Is your car supposed to be able to have low and high beams on simultaneously? On the cars that I’m familiar with, the only way to get that kind of functionality is to modify the circuits with a relay or switch.

Is there any chance that yours is also supposed to only light one circuit at a time, and you’re seeing some sort of bleed-through effect, possibly due to a failing switch?

Noah - Now with more boost. > ImmoralMinority 02/28/2018 at 22:54

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If you don’t mind me asking... is there anywhere I could look to learn about automotive related lawer work? I’ve been thinking about law school as a possibility.

MINIGTI > ImmoralMinority 02/28/2018 at 23:50

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Can’t wait to get Hellas for my Jaguar. The low beams are like votive candles.

And same setup with mine, high and low filaments on the outer bulbs, high beam only on inner. And actually the high beams aren’t too shabby.