It seems to me that when I used halogen's in my rear light, the brake light
sw failed in short order. Not sure it was the halogen's that caused it,
just an observation.
> [Original Message]
> From: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>
> To: Larry Swift <mgtd51@adelphia.net>
> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 6/22/2006 1:27:48 PM
> Subject: Re: Halogen
>
> Yes you can upgrade all the lights to halogen with out making any
> upgrades to the system. If you have a BJ8 with the plastic lenses
> there may be an issue with heat and the plastic. But we have several
> people that are using them and have no problems.
> We do now have some brighter dash light bulbs, and a halagon bulb for
> the turn signal warning light.
> We also have a Zennon head light with a 20 watt halogen day time
> driving light
>
> There is no reason for extra relays or higher fuses for any of these
> since the draw is still the same. Also the headlights are never
> fused for saftey and the dash and tail lights are not originally
> fused either, We do recomend installing a inline fuse in the red wire
> off the headlight switch however to protect that circuit.
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
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> .
>
> On Jun 22, 2006, at 8:50 AM, Larry Swift wrote:
>
> > I have an AH BT7 and intend to upgrade the headlamps and side lamps
> > to halogen. Can halogen lamps be used with the current wiring
> > system (it is new)? Do I need more robust fuses? Do I need relays
> > of some sort?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Larry Swift
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