Headlights

You coud try replacing the globes with 100/95 H4 globes.
Hows the inside! the reflectors all dirty and dull, glass yellow and rusty?

Have you tried washing the headlights?

replace the globes with new ones and use cool blue or arctic blue there are a few different names for these globes, they have a higher light output but use the same wattage as the standard ones so there is no need to alter the wiring. they already have relays from standard .
if in doubt take it to your local auto elec and get them replaced and aligned.

Light globes do deteriorate over time.

For a relatively cheap replacement globe and a noticable visual improvement in light output, try Philips Vision Plus in the same sort of globe as you currently have. (H4's probably)
I installed them on the Jack as the old globes gave an ordinary yellowish light and noticed the difference.

The more recent headlights are the HID type, as used on the latest Commodore, Falcon and some European vehicles. But these are quite expensive, even for an "upgrade kit".

For more in depth detail have a look at Daniel Stern Lighting

Bill.

connectors and earthing would be my first check. A rated lamp should produce the power if it is getting votage and no resistance in the wiring.

I had this problem in a torana back when stuff was earthed to the chassis but I dont think they do that now. Not in toyotas anyway.

corrosion at the connectors might be helped by simply unplugging and replugging but have a good look at them.

owen

glass clean, reflectors clean, no rust. I'll look at the connectors but these globes have been in a long time. I don't even recall replacing them and we've had the car from almost new. Might replace the globes and if no good, visit my man.

If you want brighter lights with no extra current draw, buy Plus 50 bulbs.

The blue bulbs are great if you want it to look fancy - a waste of money of you want brighter light - the blue is created by filtering out part of the light.

I found the blue lights absolute Cr@p on a fresh tar or wet road. They would only show up the white line or the dirt verge.
The black stuff invisible.

Little story. My 4Runner came out with factory fitted sealed beem headlights, plus Hella long range driving lights. Over the years I noticed the sealed beam lights were getting weaker and weaker. So went into my usual 4x4 accesory shop and asked what could be done. Advised to upgrade to the newer lamps that could take any H4 type of Globe. I`ve tried all the globes that have been mentioned from the top of this page until now. The Narva/Phillips blue tinted globes were bloody useless. Then tried 100/90W halogen globes , big improvement, until it burned out the headlight switch. So now have the new combination Xenon/Halogen globes and couldnt be happier. I`ve tried them all the PLus 50s , you name I `ve tried it - have a draw full of globes that are as good as useless - until I put the Xenon/Halogen globes in and very rarely do I have to drive with the spot lights on anymore - unless I am in the country. Just new upgraded lamps and some decent H4 globes. The news Xenon/Halogen globes are the equivalent of a 100/90 watt Halogen, with out the current draw, and throw the same distance of light - if not better

Hi Steve

If what is already mentioned does not work you can buy a upgrade wiring harness. This consists of a short wire to the headlights straight from the battery that is governed by a relay being switched by the original headlight wires. The longer the wire length from power source to headlights the more voltage drop and most cars have minimal wire size and over length wire harness. Look on eBay - I think HobZees 4x4 is just one that sells upgrade headlight wire kits.

David

Holden Commodore lights in the earlier model vehicles were appalling, no doubt about it. I installed HID kits into a VL just to make the lights acceptable, certainly still not good. The reflectors in general have also improved making newer model lights better but I remember driving the original VL at night when I was tired thinking I can't see much ahead..! LOL

Holden Commodore lights in the earlier model vehicles were appalling, no doubt about it. I installed HID kits into a VL just to make the lights acceptable, certainly still not good. The reflectors in general have also improved making newer model lights better but I remember driving the original VL at night when I was tired thinking I can't see much ahead..! LOL

thanks for the tips guys - I'm sure that gives me plenty to work on.

ta