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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / 4x4 Cars (UK group) / September 2005

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Suzuki Vitara

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Guy Parry - 01 Sep 2005 17:41 GMT
I have a 1998 Suzuki Vitara and would like to buy some more powerfull
headlight bulbs. I have seen some 12v 100/90W bulbs (normal ones are 12v
50/50W i think) advertised but wondered if they would blow my fuses?? Can
anyone help? Thanks
Derek - 01 Sep 2005 22:05 GMT
> I have a 1998 Suzuki Vitara and would like to buy some more powerfull
> headlight bulbs. I have seen some 12v 100/90W bulbs (normal ones are 12v
> 50/50W i think) advertised but wondered if they would blow my fuses?? Can
> anyone help? Thanks

First off they are illegal on road - not that you are likely to get stopped
.
probably would blow your fuses  more important the extra heat generated may
cook your wiring and or headlamp reflectors if they are the plastic variety.
If you want more light output get some premium xenon halogen units the
difference is well worth the money and they just fit the standard fittings
and dont produce any more heat or load .Ebay shops sell them quite cheap I
bought  Phillips from Halfrauds when they were on special but there are
plenty out there
Derek
Gordon - 01 Sep 2005 22:19 GMT
>>I have a 1998 Suzuki Vitara and would like to buy some more powerfull
>>headlight bulbs. I have seen some 12v 100/90W bulbs (normal ones are 12v
>>50/50W i think) advertised but wondered if they would blow my fuses?? Can
>>anyone help? Thanks
>
> First off they are illegal on road -

Not so AFAIK - there is an EU directive (I think) that says you can have
whatever wattage you like as long as you do not dazzle other road users....
Adrian - 02 Sep 2005 15:58 GMT
>>>I have a 1998 Suzuki Vitara and would like to buy some more powerfull
>>>headlight bulbs. I have seen some 12v 100/90W bulbs (normal ones are
>>>12v 50/50W i think) advertised but wondered if they would blow my
>>>fuses?? Can anyone help? Thanks

>> First off they are illegal on road -

> Not so AFAIK - there is an EU directive (I think) that says you can
> have whatever wattage you like as long as you do not dazzle other road
> users....

As long as they're E-marked and approved. Which no bulb above 55/50w is.
Gordon - 02 Sep 2005 16:26 GMT
>>>>I have a 1998 Suzuki Vitara and would like to buy some more powerfull
>>>>headlight bulbs. I have seen some 12v 100/90W bulbs (normal ones are
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> As long as they're E-marked and approved. Which no bulb above 55/50w is.

I seem to remember seeing "E" marked 100w bulbs.....
 
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