High Beams wired in with Regular Beams?

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Oct 15, 2008 | 01:04 PM

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ronjenx

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From: Maine

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Originally Posted by Lorrel

Not a good idea at all. In some states, if not all it's illigal and most likely be cause for a ticket. In addition it will shorten the life of the bulb.

Huh?

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Originally Posted by hntndawg

What states? I am wondering because many vehicles do this from the factory. My wife Tahoe has both on when on high beam. So did many of my old chevy trucks.

The low beams on my 2001 VW Golf stay on when I go to high beam (from the factory). The road ahead lights up like daylight far ahead.

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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep

Have you tried re-aiming them? Most headlights come aimed a tad on the low side. You don't have to go nuts raising them, just a small amount can make a big difference.

I re-aimed mine (08 JK) and had to settle for a compromise.

Oct 16, 2008 | 12:26 AM

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Lorrel

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From: Lancaster Pa

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Originally Posted by hntndawg

What states? I am wondering because many vehicles do this from the factory. My wife Tahoe has both on when on high beam. So did many of my old chevy trucks.

As I understead the question was, can the high and low beam lights come on at the same time. In most vehicles with a one bulb system today when you shift to the high beam the low beam shuts off.

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