prelude1980
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 05:52 PM |
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Main Beam
I have sierra stalks (later type) and SVC's 5 3/4" lights and premier's loom.
The problem i have is when i flick the main beam's on the dip's go out? is this normal or have i done something wrong with the wiring.
Any ideas?
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary... that's what
gets you.
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 05:55 PM |
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i think thats normal for most cars, annoyingly.
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stevec
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 06:00 PM |
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Sounds correct to me aswell.
Steve.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 06:05 PM |
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It's done so that the bulbs have a shorter working life due to greater amounts of thermal shock.
It's a conspiracy I tell you. 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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JoelP
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 06:08 PM |
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well i heard it was to stop them overheating!
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 06:11 PM |
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^ i heard it was a bit of both...
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prelude1980
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 06:15 PM |
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ah thanks for the replies,
is there any way i can make both come on when i hit the main beam, as i can't see anything in the dark when they are on
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary... that's what
gets you.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 07:27 PM |
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Yes it can be done by wiring in a extra relay --- but I don't think it will help muchif the main beam isn't illuminating the road
enough I would suspect something is wrong.
Check the charging voltage with head lamps on , bulb wattage and earths, wiring size and switch.
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RazMan
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 07:51 PM |
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It might be stating the obvious but bear in mind you will be drawing something like 16 Amps with both beams switched on - watch your battery /
alternator.
If you have got cheap halogen bulbs your beam pattern can suffer - choose a quality bulb like an Osram of Phirrips - made a hell of a difference in my
lights.
[Edited on 5-1-08 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
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t.j.
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| posted on 5/1/08 at 08:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prelude1980
ah thanks for the replies,
is there any way i can make both come on when i hit the main beam, as i can't see anything in the dark when they are on
Use 12V instead of 6 V ? 
Use Halogen instead of duplo
Are they adjusted right?
If yes then upgrade your lamps
I personal would not changes the wiring.
It's simple to do by using a diode or using some relay. you just must prevent that in dip both stay on.
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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stevebubs
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| posted on 6/1/08 at 03:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by prelude1980
ah thanks for the replies,
is there any way i can make both come on when i hit the main beam, as i can't see anything in the dark when they are on
yes - push the stalk the other way to "flash" your way forward....
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stevebubs
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| posted on 6/1/08 at 03:03 AM |
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PS sounds like there's something wrong. My 7in Fury lights are perfectly adequate at night...
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 6/1/08 at 10:46 AM |
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Suspect that using 5 3/4" lamps rather than 7" could have some effect on the light output.?
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Peteff
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| posted on 6/1/08 at 04:10 PM |
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If both filaments light together the lights have to be in separate housings, I think BMW use twin headlights that stay on together. If both filaments
in a H4 are on together it will burn out quicker and will not improve your visibility. Your best bet would be to fix the problem properly. It may be
the position of the lights causing your problem, if they are higher they throw a better pool of light.
[Edited on 6/1/08 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
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prelude1980
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| posted on 6/1/08 at 04:15 PM |
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well looking at the answers it seems wha i have is right, perhaps it's just me as the main beam is higher on the road than i'd prefer.
I might just add some spotlights to keep me happy
Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary... that's what
gets you.
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