Re: Halogen headlight overload

[Don Hudson <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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I put the sealed beam halogens in my 65 Valiant hardtop.  Other than a much
brighter light, it seems the wiring, headlight switch, etc has no problems
handling it.
Don
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Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 2:08 PM
Subject: Halogen headlight overload


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> I bought new headlight bulbs for the 62 Dart, and when I got them
installed
> they were much brighter than the originals. Looked closer at the box and
it
> turns out they're Halogen type. I really like them better than the old
ones, but
> I wonder. They've got to be drawing more current than the originals.
> My question for the experts is: Is there any danger of overloading the
> headlight circuit ( relay, wires, wire terminals, hi-low beam foot switch,
etc.) or
> will the original circuit be able to handle the extra amps?
> Thanks for any help.
> Paul
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