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Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: roscoe on February 25, 2005, 18:01:45

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: roscoe on February 25, 2005, 18:01:45

I have seen a few adverts for uprated bulbs, phillips I think, for about £15-£20.

I do quite a bit of night driving on country roads, are they worth shelling out on for the Jimny?

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: clouseau on February 25, 2005, 18:57:39

Why not - any improvemant is a good thing. I have a pair of high intensity 100w driving lamps set in the bumper as well as the standard fogs.  8)

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: muddyweb on February 25, 2005, 18:59:17

Just be careful that the wiring / switches are up to it...   it's often a sensible idea to fit a relay in there and upgrade some of the wiring, especially if you go to higher wattage lamps.

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: robbie on February 25, 2005, 23:10:29

totally agree with muddyweb...... chekcs can be made at a suzuki dealer for wiring rating before you splash out on something that may cause your car to burn out!!!!

(and if you find out, let us know)

Title: spots
Post by: jims jimny on February 26, 2005, 11:42:07

why not fit a light bar across the front of the roof rail's and fit 4 spots with relays that will give you more than enough light

wire them to a separate on/off switch that has a light to show there on/off


     
                                   jim  :)      



  watch out for that"oop's to late"

Title: Re: spots
Post by: hobbit on February 26, 2005, 16:21:45

Quote from: "jims jimny"

why not fit a light bar across the front of the roof rail's and fit 4 spots with relays that will give you more than enough light

wire them to a separate on/off switch that has a light to show there on/off

quote]

Wont need a warning light on the circuit, you could tell if they were on by
1...The daylight look in front of you and,
2...The vehicle coming towards you in the dark is wavering all over the road, due to him being blinded :twisted:  :twisted:

Seriously, I know you should have an illuminated switch on these lights :wink:

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: roscoe on February 27, 2005, 08:59:05

Hmm, didn't really want to go down the route of fitting spots, bit of a mechanical/electrical no hoper you see and I hate forking out shedloads to garages.

I thought it was just a question of whipping the old bulbs out and sticking the uprated ones in. Doesn't say anything in the ads about relays, wiring etc.

Will need to think about this one.

 :?

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: hobbit on February 27, 2005, 12:52:41

It really depends on the condition of the wiring on the suzis, never really looked at them.

You can buy relay kits for this job readily with easy to follow instructions, if you know a friend who can help you its not that bigger job, whether you add the extra lights or upgrade the bulbs.

With the bulb upgrade I did on the discovery, it was a must the wiring was not strong enough to support the extra power needed, and would have damaged it

Have you looked on the condition of the headlights themselves, are they yellowed or rusty on the silver inner, that wont help the light

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: jims jimny on February 27, 2005, 17:47:48

check with suzuki they should be able to tell you what the max bulb you can fit

if not a GOOD accessory shop


                         jim  8)  


  watch out for that "oop's to late"

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: robbie on February 27, 2005, 21:12:10

Honestly, fitting a relay and some other bits is NOT a major issue.... Help would be on here I am sure...... you just need to be able to understand straight lines for a wiring diagram..... and if you colour code it, it is dead easy... dont go to a garage......

Title: Headlight Bulbs
Post by: roscoe on February 28, 2005, 17:01:31

Thanks for the advice guys.

I certainly now know where to come if I need info for anything re my Jimny.