Audi 200 Headlight - Not Bright Enough

[Per Lindgren]

Even though the DOT lights do suck, they should be kinda bright when
looking into them at an inspection. At least look kinda bright. Maybe
you have a bad ground on them? That will affect the output to he worse,
of course.

PerL


Zsolt wrote:

> Pranu,
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> 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.
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> You should search the archives for further light threads. There are lots!
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> Cheers,
>   Zsolt
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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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