80 Series Headlight Upgrade Query
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 at 18:47
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Member - Jack
After spending the last 3 days trying to buy a replacement sealed beam low/high beam headlight for my 80 Series Landcruiser, I was tipped onto a pair of Narva Halogen lights. This means I just have to replace globes. SAeemed like a goo dideea at the time.
I have just installed them, and while they seem to work OK, for some reason, the high beam (inside lights) glow like a 'brown out' on low beam and seem dimmer on high beam.
I have not tried to figure it all out, as I can do this tomorrow.
If anyone can offer me any help, advice etc I'd be grateful. The replacement lights I have are 50w/100w. I am no auto electrician.
Thanks in advance.
Jack
Reply By: Hairs & Fysh - Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 at 20:06
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 at 20:06
Hi Jack,
I can't find it atm but there was a thread on either LCOOL or Offroad80's where a bloke had upgraded his wiring to take bigger globes.
Unfortunately, He has since passed on, he even lived just up the road from me, so I can't him for you. I will keep looking on both site, He was a member of both of the.
Sorry I'm of not much help, but in the thread he explains every part of the upgrade.
I'll keep looking.
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 06:37
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 06:37
I have found two thread that deal with the upgrade for the wiring.
Thread OneThread Two
Still isn't the thread I was referring to thou. I'll keep looking.
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jack - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 07:23
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 07:23
Thanks. I have found a remedy on Lcool. I thought this was a simple swap over, but it looks more complicated to a non-electrical person like me. Shall let you know what I need to do. Appreciate your input.
Jack
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:21
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:21
No worries Jack, Hope you get it sorted.
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 19:34
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 19:34
Hi Jack,
The fix that you used, is it the one in the link below that I posted to Wayne?
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Member - Jack - Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 09:26
Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 09:26
The fix I used was to buy a loom from ARB. In the end, I think it will be easier for me to handle that. Time will tell.
John
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 19:12
Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 19:12
Just curious as to what you had used.
I'm happy with my standard setup plus a set of Hella 500
Driving Lights.
Cheers
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Reply By: Gazal Champion - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:12
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:12
Hi Jack,
Replacement lenses which take halogen globes are obtainable from Repco for around $38 per pair, that is 2 hi/lo beam $38 and 2 high beam $38. You then fit your globes.
Mine is a 96 model and was already set up for halogens.
You just need to measure the lense size, length and depth to ensure you get the right units..
I changed
mine as the reflectors were dull and although job was a bit fiddley it was
well worth it. I also liked the price.
You appear to have gone passed this point but I have presented this info for the benefit of others in similar situation.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Follow Up By: Gazal Champion - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:15
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:15
When I referred to lenses I meant Semi Sealed Beams. Sorry if I created confusion.
Bruce.
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Reply By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 20:52
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 20:52
Hi Guys,
Thought you might be interested in a down loadable file of your Toyota models manual.
Downloads Index
I found this a couple of years ago and find it handy to print the page out, that way I don't get oil/grease and crap all over my factory manual.
Or if you have a lap top just take it out to the shed.
If you are also a member of OFFRoad80's they have one page with all manuals
HERE
Hope these are of some help guys.
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