2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

dim headlights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 23, 2003 | 11:24 AM
  #26  
Nick86's Avatar
Yup, still here
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,053
Likes: 2
From: Ottawa
Before you guys go spending a ton of cash on new alternators and headlights - reground the headlights!

Engine and harness grounds wont help you here. You need to get a small peice of wire and make sure that the actual negative wire that plugs into the headlight is grounded properly. This is a major problem with old cars - almost every winter car I have owned had to have this done to it in order to get light. It is quick and inexpensive. Once you are certain that the grounds are sound - then go get some H4's.
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2003 | 12:06 PM
  #27  
RotaryForce13B's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge, La.
Originally posted by Nick86
Before you guys go spending a ton of cash on new alternators and headlights - reground the headlights!

Engine and harness grounds wont help you here. You need to get a small peice of wire and make sure that the actual negative wire that plugs into the headlight is grounded properly. This is a major problem with old cars - almost every winter car I have owned had to have this done to it in order to get light. It is quick and inexpensive. Once you are certain that the grounds are sound - then go get some H4's.
This will work!
Reply
Old Dec 23, 2003 | 12:13 PM
  #28  
1SxyRXy's Avatar
my fc broke
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 0
From: rohnert park,CA/ bay area
i just got some of those H4 sealed beam headlights but havnt put them in yet i will post of pics when i get them in, and hopfully i dont fry a wire
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
renjiv2
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
57
Jan 25, 2024 03:34 AM
FC3S Timmy
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
16
Oct 3, 2015 01:08 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:29 AM.