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Re: some questions (archive)
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Posted by Jeff Ladner on June 22, 2001 at 10:28:11:

In Reply to: some questions posted by Devinder on June 21, 2001 at 16:14:22:


I agree this is not right even on a euro car. I'm told there is too much heat in the reflector if both filaments are on.

A couple of questions:

1. Do you have sealed beams or h1/h4 with separate reflectors? If they are euro headlights, are they true e-code or the US spec (DOT) version?

>The problem exist with both h-4 and with sealed beams.

2. Is this a new problem or has it always been like this?

>Not sure. I've had the car for 15 years, but doesn't get driven a lot. Just noticed it.

It is possible that someone did this rewiring on purpose. As I recall, when I upgraded my E28 to euro lights, I had to change the wiring because the stock US harness would have caused this very situation with the euro fittings.

>Rewiring? Not that I know of. Seems like the low beam relay is remnaining activated.

Devinder


What is happening is that all SIX elements are lighting up. The 4 high beams (interior and exterior each side) are coming on, and the low beam elements are remaining lit.

Jeff





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