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robrennie
Joined: 29 Nov 2017 Posts: 37 Location: Shepton Mallet
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:36 pm Post subject: High Beam Light |
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Hi all,
Stupid question I know...
But the high beam warning light on my wagon is really really bright - to the point of avoiding using high beam.
The other lights do not seem to be the same - brighter than my 90's but not as bad as the high beam.
Anyone else have this, or could someone of put the wrong bulb in? |
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Captainbeaky
Joined: 23 Jan 2014 Posts: 117 Location: Madeira, Portugal
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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There are a few different wattages of these little”wedge” bulbs, as I found out in my old Ford Escort - I ended up with the heater control shining like a sun!
Take a look to see - swap it for a “normal” brightness lamp to see if there’s a difference.
(Don’t swap it out for the alternator light though, as it’s often part of the charging circuit). _________________ Proprietor of Paradise Engineering in Madeira.
Owner of GB386 50th Defender v8 - being rebuilt.
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robrennie
Joined: 29 Nov 2017 Posts: 37 Location: Shepton Mallet
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Genius idea, why on earth did I not think of that!
I'll swap it for the indicator bulb that I know is OK and report back.
Cheers |
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robrennie
Joined: 29 Nov 2017 Posts: 37 Location: Shepton Mallet
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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With thanks to Captainbeaky...
It was simply a case of a bulb being fitted that was brighter than the other ones.
In case anyone ever needs the correct bulb, partner number is;
Lucas LLB226 - 12v 1.2W - Capless.
I can now use high beam without squinting |
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