hi...is it possible to change the standard 55w bulbs to 100w? would this do anything to the vehicle electrics as i have bulb failure monitoring
hi...is it possible to change the standard 55w bulbs to 100w? would this do anything to the vehicle electrics as i have bulb failure monitoring
They will still work as normal, no warnings etc, but the current draw will be excessive for the wiring loom and thus give you problems.
It is also illegal to use anything other than 55W E rated lamps in the car.
IIRC 100w are illegal for normal road use (ECE Regulation 37 ?).
Mate of mine has had one in his motorbike for 5 years. Didn't use a relay due to the extra load, just lots of copper grease on the buld terminals. To be honest, you can't really "see" any more of the road when compared to his standard 55w one.
Wouldn't go with 100W, but I ran Philips Rally 80W H7 in my Corsa C with no problems at all for 18 months.
Don,t do it. I once had a Granada Where I put them in. They worked a treat. The head lights were aimed correctly, so did not blind anyone. I changed that motor for a Seirra and fitted the same bulbs. When I opened the bonnet, I noteced the grease on the battery terminals " smocking" due to the current draw........ Good job the wiring did not melt, It could have cought fire!!
Do you own an extinguisher?
ok...will not try...just want brighter lights without upgrading to hids...any suggestions?
Bite the bullet and go for HIDS.
Bri.
i had 100w bulbs on my mk4 golf with no probs.
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