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What is the weak link on a GU's Standard headlights?

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:23 pm
by Buckshot
Is it the wiring loom?Is it the bulbs?Why are they so dim?
After putting the 240xgt's on I can barely see the standard lights when I dip the high beams.
Cheers

li

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:04 pm
by rockrover
could just be that ur eyes have adjusted to the lighting of the 240s i find the same with my hella ralley 4000s

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:50 pm
by Buckshot
Nah they have always been pretty dim lights.Have read that it a Nissan patrol thing.Just wondering what the cause is and how to rectify it?

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:51 pm
by RoldIT
All of the above.

Upgraded loom makes a big difference, upgraded bulbs for the price don't hurt.

The main thing is, adjust them correctly. Google for the correct procedure but aiming headlights properly really make the difference.

Start with aiming = free.
If not happy, buy some upgraded globes (Bosch sell a 60/55 +60% H4) = small $$$.
If still not happy, upgrade the loom = medium $$$ if DIY or bigger $$$ if retail.

I've done all of them and are very happy with the result. I did them all at once and used 130/90 Bosch globes.

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:34 pm
by GOT MUD
i had the same prob with the wifes gu i adjusted them to what she liked is now happy ;) have not gone diff bulbs etc yet :twisted:

lighting

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:46 pm
by rockrover
i hav 100/90 watt bulbs in my mk they work sweet

Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:44 am
by sunny jim
.......Have a new patrol ute , and lights are pathetic, at idle , lights are very dim, put a few revs up and lights get brighter, you would think that a almost 50 k vehicle would have better standards, no air bags, shite stereo, :roll: :bad-words: :bad-words: