Audi 200 Headlight - Not Bright Enough

[Zsolt]

Pranu,

This is an on ongoing discussion here. All Audi DOT lights are useless.
If you install relays you may get a bit more light, but the only real
solution is relayed Euro lights. I am not sure that would pass the
Inspection though.

You should search the archives for further light threads. There are lots!

Cheers,
   Zsolt

Pranu Bhargava wrote:

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> Hi,
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> I recently got a 1989 Audi 200 TQ, but am having a terrible time trying
> to get it to pass VA State Inspection laws. The damn headlights don't
> seem to be bright enough at all. I originally had 9004 65/45W bulbs.
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> Replaced those with 100/80W bulbs - didn't work.
> Battery is working fine - brand new!
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> I just don't know what to do.
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> The headlight casing does have a lot of highway chips on it - so that
> could be a factor - but I think the big thing is that PERHAPS the
> internal reflectors are spoilt. Any idea on how I can clean and/or
> replace them? CHEAPLY :-)
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> Thanks,
> Pranu
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