dim headlights.

Gotta love that wiring . . .
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donm
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Your car is a: 1980 spider [carb]
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dim headlights.

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I just got some e-code headlights but with only 12.3 volts at the sockets when the car is running, they're not as bright as they should be. I have them on my Saabs with 14 volts at the sockets and they're great. I keep seeing references to a headlight relay modification to solve this problem but I can't find any info on it. Has anyone done this who can help me out?
Don
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baltobernie
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Your car is a: 1973 Spider [sold]
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Post by baltobernie »

Do a forum search for "brown wire fix"
TVST*R

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Post by TVST*R »

Surprised Mark and others haven't answered this.
I have the euro lamps on my car with halogen bulbs and Marks "fix", and looovvvveee the results.
So Cal Mark

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Post by So Cal Mark »

the headlight relay upgrade will solve your problem. I sell a kit as do some other vendors
htchevyii
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Your car is a: 1982 Spider hers 1972 Spider his
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