Audi 200 Headlight - Not Bright Enough

[GNBird]

With the D.O.T headlamps you'll have to get full battery voltage to the
bulbs, to do this you'll have to upgrade the OE wiring (12 gauge minimum, in
my experience) and install relays (Bosch or Hella, no imitations).  They
still won't be as bright as Euro H4\H3 but they will be brighter than OE.
Follow instructions on this site...

http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/elec.html#plight

We all face the same problem with the OE lights installed on Audis\VWs,
especially 5000\200 models.  I finally flipped the bill for Euro E-code
lamps and will never go back.  I also ran the power over a fused 10-gauge
wire right off the back of the alternator to get a full 13.5 volts to the
relay.  Running relays will also solve the problem with burnt headlamp
switches.

Greg Bird
Portland, Oregon
1990 200tq

----- Original Message -----
From: "Pranu Bhargava" <pranu2 at bhargava.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 3:17 PM
Subject: Audi 200 Headlight - Not Bright Enough


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> Hi,
>
> 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.
>
> Replaced those with 100/80W bulbs - didn't work.
> Battery is working fine - brand new!
>
> I just don't know what to do.
>
> 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 :-)
>
> Thanks,
> Pranu
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