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Brighter headlights for '99 XLE

Hi,

Just bought a '99 XLE. The headlight output doesn't seem very bright to me, the plastic shroud appears clear, but the lamps just don't put out much light.

Without going crazy (PIAA), is there a recommended brand to deliver a good, but legal light output for these cars?

Thanks!

Norm

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Father Guido
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Sylvania Silverstars are a little brighter

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Car Guy

I too have a 99 XLE Camry and have a similar complaint on lighting. I have found from time to time removing and cleaning both sides of the shroud plus the headlight itself has helped a bit.

I often see vehicles approaching me with super brights and not high beams on but I find them very annoying for oncoming traffic.

I thought it was my eyes going but I have no trouble driving other vehicles with the low beams on and seeing well.

The Artful Codger Me - I am going to live just until I die.

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Artfulcodger

Check the headlight aim also.

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Even after paying the Dealer to adjust, I found the only way I got satisfactory aim, was to adjust them myself. Also make sure the outside of the lens is clean -- Plexus plastic cleaner, or ordinary car wax -- many contain mild cleaning agents.

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Daniel M. Dreifus

Thanks for the info Dan, I'll get some cleaner and try adjusting the beam too.

Norm

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Father Guido

Thanks, I'll try cleaning the bulb too.

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Father Guido

Thanks,

I'm going to trying cleaning the lens and bulb, then adjust the beam, if that still doesn't make much of a diff I'll try some Silverstars. Maybe my bulbs are just old and worn out?

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Father Guido

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Car Guy

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