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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mpgscott on 16 January 2004, 20:36

Title: MkIII Headlight Prob
Post by: mpgscott on 16 January 2004, 20:36

My pal has a MKIII Gti 8v and when you switch from dip to full beam the lights appear bright until you release the switch, so I mean when the stalk is pulled fully back the lights are bright and they then dull very slightly.
I am not being stupid as i do realise that the dip bulbs may still be illuminated but the effect is as if the bulb is getting slightly more juice just for a second very weird!!

Now I have heard of probs with the corrado wiring looms does this same problem effect the mkIII, or is it the switch, as there isint much more to it.

thanks

Title: Re:MkIII Headlight Prob
Post by: Cupra Turbo on 16 January 2004, 22:24

I blame hella and the headlights, cos their proper shag   >:(

Title: Re:MkIII Headlight Prob
Post by: i-espedair on 17 January 2004, 18:26

Mine is the same. I think they are designed this way. Many cars are the same so you are still able to flash your lights on main beam.

I don't know for sure but i never thought it was a fault!

They are crap at lighting up the road tho, main or dipped! Higher intensity bulbs help a bit!

Title: Re:MkIII Headlight Prob
Post by: Cupra Turbo on 17 January 2004, 23:35

get H1 Philips Vision Plus ?40 for main and dipped bulbs ... 2 packs needed.. ?20 a pack .. ?40 is alot, but its worth it