My head light has a prob. need help.

**benchao** · December 8th, 2009 03:58 AM

Thanks Raine and Dr. D.

I did had the socket replaced yesterday. The wires where okay. But the bright still doesn't work. What do you think Dr. D? I guess the 2001 xto doesn't have a relay. I'll have it checked again tomorrow.

Melvin

**s_quilicot** · December 8th, 2009 06:38 AM

Maybe the problem is the column switch. The switch inside the steering wheel assembly.

**testament11** · December 8th, 2009 08:44 AM

sir, pag ba nagfla-flash ka eh umiilaw yung high beam indicator sa dashboard nyo? kung oo, hindi sira ang switch column nyo.

then check your bulbs, baka pundido ang high beam filament niya. had it replaced kung busted na sir. then palagay ka na din ng relay for safety and stability.

**4JGtootsie** · December 8th, 2009 10:24 AM

Always use the oem bulb rating (60/55W).
Maybe its draining the system.
Also check your alternator belt for wear and tightness.

**Benzmizer** · December 8th, 2009 12:18 PM

All vehcles that comes out new are with OEM relay to cater to it's OEM (advised) headlight wattage --- 60/55w. Anhy wattage above this may (and would) require additional relay.

It makes me wonder since you mentioned that you had the sockets replaced with ceramic ones.... those suppose to come with a relay too, right? I had my Trooper's replace with ceramic sockets and it came with an additional relay already. I had the bulbs replaced with 100/90w na din. No problem since.

Any chance it may be a case of "melted" wires used for the headlights? THe consequeces of installing higher wattage bulbs without using additional relays may have been costly.

**benchao** · December 8th, 2009 01:58 PM

Thanks everyone. I had the relay replaced. It fixed the problem. Then, I reverted back to the OEM 60/55W all weather bulb. There were some signs of burned out socket where the relay was (perhaps also sue to the higher wattage used). But it worked just fine after the relay was replaced. Which is also why I went back to the 60/55W bulb. I wouldn't want to loose my headlight during the time that I needed it most - night driving, in exchange for a brighter headlight.

BTW, when I bought the ceramic socket, it didn't come with the relay. The socket was just P75.

I guess I'll be settling with the 60/55W for life. Now I need to get that fog lights. My crosswind doesn't have a fog light when I bought it. Anyone has it? How much? 2001 Crosswind XTO is my ride.

Thanks everyone again.

**4JGtootsie** · December 8th, 2009 08:46 PM

To maximize your light potential, I advise you get your headlight cleaned para luminaw ang salamin at reflectors. Also check the focus of the lens.

**electricx** · December 18th, 2009 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by benchao

Thanks Raine and Dr. D.

I did had the socket replaced yesterday. The wires where okay. But the bright still doesn't work. What do you think Dr. D? I guess the 2001 xto doesn't have a relay. I'll have it checked again tomorrow.

Melvin

Doesn't have relay? It's immpossible

that 2001 xto or any vehicle doesn't have relay for the headlights. This flyby night filipino mechanic always said this which is WRONG. There is po

a relay please see your owners manual. Kindly check the grounding of your headlight. Or have the steering wheel be removed and check contacts & wiring of the controls.