High Beams stuck on

Ehm... well... since this is a Saab newsgroup I would recommend... to buy a Saab, then create the same problem, then come back and ask again?

;-)

What is Hella Vision plus headlights?

Richard

Richard ("Richard" ) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying:

Rip-off bulbs which claim to be a bit better.

Actually, he says they're 55/100W which would mean they *do* have a much more powerful main-beam than standard bulbs, though almost certainly illegal for road use.

If it were my ridiculous "car", I'd be checking the main-beam relay for welded contacts...

Cheers,

Colin.

Colin Stamp Jan 4, 2008 at 09:34 AM

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If stocks are 55/60W and if if no additional relay was fitted on installation, *first* check the connector to the bulbs. If it's melted, then anything can happen - although it's more impressive with 90/130s! If it is, changing the terminals has agood chance of fixing your probelm.

If that's alright, check for an earth leak somewhere. Otherwise, I'd be suspecting a stuffed dipswitch/column wand - assuming Jeeps don't sitll have a floor dip ... :)

FWIW, a 900 will usually survive a 55/90 changeover with no damage, but I'd fit an extra realy for anything more, such as 90/130s. 100W is an improvement over 60W, but nothing like 80%, more like 30-50. Any additional improvement will be more down to new bulbs over old. Note -

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"When you need more light you are either going to fast, or need better glasses"? ;) R.

One of the main issues being that most lamps are still measured in terms of energy consumed rather than light output :-)

still just me Jan 5, 2008 at 08:02 PM

True - like vacuum cleaner retailers advertising "2200W of suction"... yeah right!

and Richard - my glasses are fine :) my speeding is sometimes fined :(

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