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New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:33 pm
by Echobeach
Hi,
I wonder if anyone could advise me please?
I need to change out my original headlights as they are very dim now. I am struggling to find replacements but have found a sealed beam halogen conversion kit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Wareh ... 3f236e1052
Has anyone got any experience with this sort of upgrade? Will the fuses/wiring be ok? Apologies, am a complete novice at this stuff. Any advice gratefully received.
Many thanks
Maz
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:01 pm
by donkeychomp
Why are they dim? Do you have a bad earth, faulty bulbs etc? I'd check that first before ordering any new stuff.
Oh and welcome to SCUK!
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:31 pm
by Echobeach
Good point! I'll look into that first. Thanks :-).
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:13 pm
by trotter
are they dim with the engine running?
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:17 pm
by Echobeach
The main problem seems to be that the silver has corroded from the back of the lights so they aren't shining as bright. Bulbs and earth seem fine. It passed its MOT with them like it so they aren't that bad. I'm assuming there aren't any original replacements out there - I am finding it hard to source parts!
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:48 pm
by twiss
I believe lots of people fit Golf mk2 headlights.... im not sure if there is a write up but scottie will probably know
Should be quite easy to get hold of.... my headlights are like glow worms in jam jars
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:12 pm
by Ladaman
I'm sure the ones I fitted to mine were just "standard" 7" Halogen ones. Loads of cars have them.
These might be them. £28 a pair can't be bad.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Halogen-Hea ... 53f61153b3
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Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:53 am
by ScottieJ
twiss wrote:I believe lots of people fit Golf mk2 headlights.... im not sure if there is a write up but scottie will probably know
Should be quite easy to get hold of.... my headlights are like glow worms in jam jars
Mine are mk2 golf.....but it's only because I had them lying around. mk1 golf headlights are easier to fit.
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:55 pm
by Echobeach
Thank you guys - really helpful.
Maz x
Re: New headlights Suzuki Samuari 1993
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:42 pm
by Darrell
These lights I assume come with the standard 55/60w halogen bulbs.
These use a little more current/power than the original 40/45w (normally fitted).
This is not a problem as I've been running them for 10 years and don't know of anybody having any issues with them either. You don't even have to up the fuse sizes
Having said that, later models (IE: yours) may well have 55/60w as standard, I dunno
