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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Mk2Kezza on 29 November 2007, 20:57

Title: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 29 November 2007, 20:57

OK, I have got an uprated headlamp loom for both sets of lamps and last night the fuse that controls the inner spots blew. I replaced it with another, only for it to blow agian.  :embarassed:

There are three relays in the loom, dipped, main beam and spots. Would a blown relay or bulb cause it to continue blowing fuses, or will I have to start checking the wires in the loom?

Anyone got any ideas?  :undecided:

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: mk2mark on 29 November 2007, 21:55

Check what you've put in for shorts.

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: rowlers on 29 November 2007, 21:59

sounds more like a wire is shorting to earth, check the cables, make sure nowt has come loose etc.. I have had faulty relays b4, they simply don't pass the current, don't normally blow fuses :smiley:

EDIT: mk2mark YOU BEAT ME TOO IT!

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: mk2mark on 29 November 2007, 23:19

Ha! At least it sounds like it's good advice!

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 30 November 2007, 18:11

Thought it would be along those lines. I'll check the loom tomoz - if its not raining.

Thanks again and i'll keep you posted  (I feel naked without the inner spots?!)

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: Jay on 30 November 2007, 20:46

I never get too use my inner spots :( People keep flashing me to turn them off, but then without them, I can't see much! Going to order those H4's and H3's soon... can't stand it any longer >.<

Doing that loom looks too complicated for a dub newb like myself. I'd love to have a garage or drive way too have a proper look at the car without people staring at me as they walk past.

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: takethefifth on 30 November 2007, 21:23

Quote from: Jayton on 30 November 2007, 20:46

I never get too use my inner spots :( People keep flashing me to turn them off, but then without them, I can't see much! Going to order those H4's and H3's soon... can't stand it any longer >.<

Well seems as your inner spots should only come on with your high beam and i can well imagine why people are flashing you!  :laugh:

Loom upgrade with decent bulbs will work wonders. H4 and H3 are just the names of the standard connector types. You just need to make sure you get a good bulb, 55Watt ones are the standard but you can get brighter ones although they are often marked as 'off road use only'. It's up to you as to how bright a bulb you feel you can get away with!

And careful when fitting them that you don't touch the glass of the bulb, the residue from your skin can cause them to blow for some reason.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: Jay on 30 November 2007, 22:17

Well yea, they would but some of them seem to have super bright lights anyway...

and you know I mean the Xenon H4 and H3s :p
Just ordered H4s Xenons from PowerBulbs Direct, but they don't list the wattage... I'm guessing 60/55w? As thats what the standard H4 Xenon seems to be.

Title: Re: Uprated headlight loom problem.
Post by: takethefifth on 30 November 2007, 23:16

Does sound about right!

And yes i feel very left out with all these fancy new motors dazzling me with their standard beams  :angry:  :smiley: