Date:         Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:34:41 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Headlamp Relays - Lights Still Dim
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In a message dated 9/10/2003 9:00:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> I just completed the headlamp relay upgrade, following Frank Condelli's
> excellent website instructions.
> 
> I'm surprised, though, that I don't notice any difference.  From everything
> I've read, I was expecting a significant change in brightness, even w/ the
> stock bulbs.  I even took before and after photos w/ identical exposure, and
> the pics look the same.
> 
> Am I missing something?
> 
> I'm probably going to try out some higher wattage (100/80) bulbs.  Where can
> I buy these? 

           James, check the voltage at the headlamp socket.  It was or should 
have been 9.5 or thereabouts.  It now should be 11.5 thereabouts.  If not, 
then you have a wiring problem somewhere.  Did you fix the grounds as indicated 
in my instructions ?  
       Regarding the bulbs, if you can't find them locally I offer them for 
sale.  See my <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm">Vanagon Headlamp Relay Upgrade</A> 
{http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm} webpage.

Cheers  

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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