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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: crofty on December 17, 2007, 03:52:40 PM

Title: XJ headlights
Post by: crofty on December 17, 2007, 03:52:40 PM

Are they crap? Mine seem to be, I've taken to driving round with full beams on, and no-one's flashed me yet! What's a good upgrade?

Dan

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Post by: UKJeeper on December 17, 2007, 04:05:35 PM

I wired in a relay system. Basically the stock wiring between the battery and the bulbs is c**p. Lose loads of power.

So i wired in a system that takes juice straight from the battery to the lights. The headlight switch just opens the relay. Much better.

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on December 17, 2007, 04:06:35 PM

1. Make sure the reflectors are in good nick and the glasses aren't steamed up, if they're knackered get new headlamp units.
2. Rewiring the headlamp and main beam circuits with two 30A relays direct from the battery ensures there is minimal resistance in the headlamp circuit and takes the load off the notoriously weak stock healamp switch and wiring
3. Once you've rewired, the circuit is then up to taking high wattage bulbs. I have 90/100W in mine. Headlamps are now great. (and yes I know they're illegal but if they're adjusted properly they don't dazzle anyone so who cares)

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Post by: monkeybiz on December 17, 2007, 05:43:00 PM

if its new lights you need i have some diamond cut units for the cherokee i might be tempted to sell. brand new in the box.....

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Post by: Mort on December 17, 2007, 06:14:52 PM

Or if you don't want to re-wire, then try a pair of these http://http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=45 - you should be able to pick them up from your local motor factor.

Fitting a pair of these to Mrs M's XJ made a significant difference AND they are 100% legal (i.e. not blue) and rated the same as your stock bulbs.  Much better beam pattern too.