Audi 200 Headlight - Not Bright Enough

[Pat]

Pranu

Check to make sure the lenses are not sand blasted by many
years of  driving.  If they are then the head lights will suck more
than they already do.

Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA

Pranu Bhargava wrote:

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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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