miggs

What is the highest wattage bulbs i can put in my97 wagon (headlights)

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

You can fit what you like, right up to the biggest ones I've seen at 160/140w. Be aware of the following though:
Anything over 100w will need different connectors/relay/fuse.
Use of high wattage bulbs CAN cause burning of connectors/reflectors etc, and melting of plastic headlight protectors.
Higher wattage bulbs CAN last for much shorter times than standard ones, as they run hotter.
Alcazar

Petrol-Head

Also.....anything over 100/80 main/dipped is illegal (so i've been toled), spot lights can be anything though.

miggs

so 100/80w should be ok in a uk turbo??? its just my local dealer says nothing more than 55w

RON

I think you'll find that 100/80's are actually illegal, that could be why the dealer is saying that, however, I've had them for about two years with no probs, I'm not even gonna bother changing them when it comes to MOT time.
Ron.
Made a big difference, my spots don't make such a big difference now!!!!

majhaar

yup new bulbs sorted now, just a short panic moment always thinking the worst.
Mark

[Edited by majhaar - 12/17/2002 5:42:07 PM]

RON

Mrk,
a few people have had the connectors melt onto the bulbs, I haven't, yes the are illegal, but I don't care about that.
Looks like you need new bulbs!

JGRIFF

anything other than 55/50 watts will not be "E" marked. The Road Traffic Act (Construction and Use) Regulations specify this wattage but failure to use bulbs other than this wattage in itself is not an offence in itself, but could provide evidence for another offence like defective or incorrectly adjusted (dazzling) lamps.

miggs

Im not worried about them being illegal i just want to know are they going to melt/burn or catch on fire

uk my97 wagon ?

Dales

I've had 100/80w in my My00 for 2 years. By coincidence they have both just blown at once (on dip) so I have temporarily put the OE 60/55w back in.

The near side connector was slightly melted onto the bulb, but managed to prise it off eventually without damaging it with a screwdriver.

Dales

RON

It's very important to remember to squeeze the connector, as they've got a silly little clip thing on thiem that will stop you getting the connector off, could make all the difference!