80 Series Headlight Upgrade Query

if you connected your sealed beam wiring to the halogen globe, which i'm guessing is a h1 globe. its easier to explain over the phone, email me your phone no to sparkyauto@live.com.au i wll ring and explain how to remedy

Hi Stuart.

I did just that .. took out the faulty sealed beam and put the new one in.

What a mission! Pulling the grille off and generqal fiddling around. At least if this gets working I only have to reach around the replace a globe, not strip down half the car.

The general concensus is to get a wiring loom, or do the wiring upgrade I got from Lcool.

Can't figure out why it just cannot be replaced. 1991 technology, I guess.

Thanks for you help.

Jack

I have found two thread that deal with the upgrade for the wiring.
Thread One
Thread Two
Still isn't the thread I was referring to thou. I'll keep looking.

Cheers.

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

No worries Jack, Hope you get it sorted.

Hi Jack,
The fix that you used, is it the one in the link below that I posted to Wayne?
Cheers.

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

Just curious as to what you had used.
I'm happy with my standard setup plus a set of Hella 500 Driving Lights.
Cheers

Hi Alan:

Yes, they still have them. I bought one yesterday. Now to figure out how it all fits together.

The ARB guy said "don't read the instructions, they will only confuse you". Not sure if that is good advice or not.

Jack

I had an upgrade kit put in my 80. Wiring and globes. It makes a huge difference and is worthwhile.
Ian

Hi Wayne:

Yep .. hold off doing anything until I get it all sorted out. Shall let you know, but I think I need an auto electrician as I have no skills or knowledge in this area.

Jack

Thanks Ian.

I think I may have to go down the same path. Shall let you know.

John

When I referred to lenses I meant Semi Sealed Beams. Sorry if I created confusion.
Bruce.

Well done. Unfortunately I could not do so as the reason for this whole debacle was because one of my lights snuffed it. It was in the process of trying to buy a replacement that I ended up with these lights, as nobody had my light in stock.

But ... I went and bought an ARB loom today, so I can have a fun day tomorrow fitting it. EVERYBODY tells me how easy it is. We shall see ...

Jack

Hi Wayne,
Have you read this before?
80 Series Land Cruiser Headlight Wiring

Is this what your chasing?

Gee thanks John. Me and electrical wiring just do not CONNECT if you know what I mean.

Hay Jack how much is the ARB Loom. :-)

One other question while we are at it. Does anyone know what the sender type unit is that screws into the inlet manifold 1HD-T and 1HZ. It has two wires going to it and there is also a baker-light insulator block. It has a plastic protector over the top of it.

At first I thought it was the temperature sensor but its not as there is no coolant in that area. I think it has something to do with the glow plug timing????

My workshop manual labels every thing including the Dipstick but this sender failed to even rate a mention.

Cheers
Wayne

Hi Wayne:

ARB loom was $230 all up. This is for a high/low loom and also a high beam loom. Not sure if you can get by with one. Just trying to unravel the mysteries now. I have an auto electrician's number here in case : )

What a mission .. allI wanted was a $15 sealed beam : )

Cheers
Jack

I replaced a sealed beam in my vehicle about 2 months ago Got it from Auto Pro cheep as chips, cant remember price though

I think I will stick with the standard lights and up grade the Driving Lights.

Cheers
Wayne