Cibie Euro-code headlamp install
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I like it. So you have to cut, I guess there is no way around that. So how did you wire your city lights? Is that from the DRL? Its not powered by the low beam wire is it?
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City lights are tapped into the parking lamp circuit. The three wires into the parking lamp are listed: Major, Minor, Ground. Tap into the Minor and you will have your power source.
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The factory bulbs are probably 55 Watts and it's a safe bet that the wiring was designed with a considerable safety margin.
I think it is reasonably likely the factory wiring will be just fine. Need to take some measurements and see though...
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daniel thanks for your post
can you give us a breakdown of what a kit consists of and how much
it looks like there should be 2 "kits" one the cibie and one the more expensive ones for those of us who want the better ones
thanks
can you give us a breakdown of what a kit consists of and how much
it looks like there should be 2 "kits" one the cibie and one the more expensive ones for those of us who want the better ones
thanks
#29
Relay kit with bulb connectors, $45. takes care of both sides
Osram 85/80w bulbs, $20. each
Wire, split loom, tie wraps, $40-45.
Time, 3-5 hrs for a 1st time doing something like this.
Having the light to see good, Priceless
Dont know about the more expensive ones but I think you would be more than happy with the results from this set up.
Last edited by dsy; 02-03-2007 at 05:51 AM.
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Writing this to add some detail to the thread. I did my E-code upgrade. I used H4 Bulbs that are the same wattage as the stock bulbs. So no harnesses. The noticeable differences are a more even light pattern, with much more light down low. The middle band of light from the stock lights seems to be brighter. I did not take pics of the high-beams. The high-beams on the E-codes are much more of a focused brighter spot. Will be much better for light from a distance.
Complaints about the JK's headlamps being too dim, makes me curious. I wonder if older versions of the JK had a different headlamp. My JK's stock lights are bright.
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Cibie E-Codes
Complaints about the JK's headlamps being too dim, makes me curious. I wonder if older versions of the JK had a different headlamp. My JK's stock lights are bright.
Pics (exact same exposure)
Stock
Cibie E-Codes