Re: Headlight updates

[esw5@postoffice2.mail.cornell.edu (Ernest Wong)]

>Anybody updated their headlight circuit like RDH did, only with a newer
>quattro?  I spoke with Competition Limited about their harness kit, which
>includes a female connector for the 9004 receptacle, harness, relays, and
>80/100 watt bulbs.  They said that on late model Audis the in-dash "Check"
>computer says that with this setup you've got a burned out headlight.  Any
>thoughts on getting around this?  I haven't looked at the wiring diagram,
>yet.
>
>Alex Chernushin
>achernu@ball.com
Does the check circuit detect a short in the headlight element? Mine worked
when I blew an element. The check circuit only lit when on low beam since
both high beams worked. Amazing this electronic stuff. Just a pain to trace
all the wiring. hmph!
BTW, I purchased a cheapo copy of the PIAA 1000 driving lights. They were
only $35 at a local discount K-mart style store. 55W H-3's. Brighter than
my low beams and definitely lights up the road. I hope they hold up.

Ernest Wong
email: esw5@cornell.edu