Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

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Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #50 – February 28, 2017, 05:13:26 pm

Quote from: Turtle – February 28, 2017, 11:53:11 am

Hi Chris
Yup, as a friend of mine said ' You can fry the paint off the car ahead on brights.'

Accidentally hit this saguaro with my brights.

LOL

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #51 – March 18, 2017, 08:45:51 pm

After reading this thread I bought some overpriced LED bulbs from Amazon and had MOT stick them in while I was there this week.

I didn't get out of there until after 6:00 and planned to drive a couple of hours before stopping. Driving after dark was so pleasurable with the new LEDs that I drove until about midnight before stopping. They are about as good as those on my Escalade and I didn't think anything would be as good as them. Not one car called for the dims and most of the trip was on two lane.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #52 – March 18, 2017, 10:27:27 pm

What was the part number of the bulbs you got from Amazon as I think I want to go that route??
Speedbird 1

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #53 – March 18, 2017, 11:28:30 pm

I stuck one passenger side in then realized they weren't all going to be that easy and I didn't have time to mess with it before leaving for Nach. The left side was harder to install than the right. I think it hit something in the headlight assembly. I didn't watch him put them in.

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Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #54 – March 18, 2017, 11:41:27 pm

Some of the bases are large and will not fit without taking the light assembly apart ( on mine as they are aftermarket light assemblies)

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #55 – March 19, 2017, 12:40:03 am

Quote from: Johnstons – March 18, 2017, 11:28:30 pm

I stuck one passenger side in then realized they weren't all going to be that easy and I didn't have time to mess with it before leaving for Nach. The left side was harder to install than the right. I think it hit something in the headlight assembly. I didn't watch him put them in.

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Rick,
We have the same year coach, am I correct in that the light assembly used in the 2002 is GM...same ones used in Chevy Tahoe 2002-2003? Anyone know for sure?
dave

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Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #56 – March 19, 2017, 10:49:42 am

Just purchased LED's for the inside high beams as the outside Hi/Lo beams are HID's already. Will be installing this week.

John
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Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #57 – March 24, 2017, 12:17:54 am

Sorry DKE I just saw this. I think I looked at a 2000 Chevy and it was 9005 and 9006 as I recall.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #58 – April 02, 2017, 04:48:49 pm

Hello,
I changed my halogens out with the led's and now one inner and one out one work. I checked the plugs with a tester and don't have power. I went to the relay (?) that is by the entrance door and removed the relay and nothing changed (

). I had all 4 headlights working before I went to work on them. I tried to read the owners manual and it says the fuse box is on the bed frame. I checked that out and don't see any fuses for headlights or any other items that one would expect (ie wipers, etc). I suspect there is a fuse somewhere that I blew but can not find it. I have a 1996 295. Could there be something else?

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #59 – April 02, 2017, 07:57:35 pm

In front of the passengers feet is a removable panel and there are circuit breakers behind that panel

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #60 – April 04, 2017, 10:09:02 pm

FWIW,
I think I finally figured out why my headlights were not working. It was the pigtail (wire and plug) for the 9004 bulb. I replaced it and it came right on. But that was after I found the circuit breaker, bought another and changed it out to no avail. I was getting a little frustrated. I really like the LED's. They are considerably brighter. The plastic lens does not get hot either like the halogens. Best of travels.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #61 – April 27, 2017, 11:18:35 am

Can someone please confirm that the 2001 U320 has Ford headlights, and uses FOUR 9004 bulbs??
The question being that the 9004 bulb is a TWO filament bulb, High and Low beam.
Speedbird 1.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #62 – April 27, 2017, 11:37:10 am

Looking at pictures of the 2001- 320, I'd say those are Ford headlights. Same as my 2000-270 and they use the 9004 bulb.
LEDs are definitely brighter.
I wouldn't go back. Ric

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #63 – April 27, 2017, 12:05:18 pm

Quote from: speedbird1 – April 27, 2017, 11:18:35 am

Can someone please confirm that the 2001 U320 has Ford headlights, and uses FOUR 9004 bulbs??
The question being that the 9004 bulb is a TWO filament bulb, High and Low beam.
Speedbird 1.

I don't think FT wired the low beam on the inside lights. They came from ford with the dual filament though.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #64 – April 27, 2017, 12:40:52 pm

Quote from: Turtle – April 27, 2017, 11:37:10 am

LEDs are definitely brighter.
I wouldn't go back. Ric

That's for sure!

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #65 – April 27, 2017, 01:04:42 pm

Thank you all,

They, FT. seem to have used 9004's for all 4 of the headlights and that accounts for the capped off wire that I see under there.
Strange way to do it, but, who knows the reasons?

Speedbird 1.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #66 – April 28, 2017, 12:30:14 am

Any easy plug and play options for 2003 u295 ( Silverado fitting) originals are pitiful!

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #67 – April 28, 2017, 07:40:58 am

Quote from: Jimmyjnr – April 28, 2017, 12:30:14 am

Any easy plug and play options for 2003 u295 ( Silverado fitting) originals are pitiful!

See reply 53, I believe this is what you need....I have 2002, if I am correct 2002 and 2003 coach have same headlight assembly...so you would need 9005 & 9006 bulb. My wife's Tahoe is same year as your coach....have these bulbs in the Tahoe...she is very happy with the upgrade....substantial improvement....good luck.
Be Safe
see ya
dave

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #68 – April 28, 2017, 12:07:28 pm

Do a forum search for my post from two years ago. I bought a pair of HID lamps and ballasts on eBay for $20. They are fantastic.

Only caveat is that I liked them so much I also bought a pair for my MDX. Not so happy there. I believe the plasma spot was too big to properly focus in the projection lights. Also, one went flacky after 18 months.

But I am very happy with the results in my FT.

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #69 – May 09, 2017, 06:57:58 pm

I fitted my expensive ($100+) LEDs from 4x4truck via Amazon yesterday and the difference is amazing. I fitted the Left side and then compared with the Right which now looked like Glowworms in a couple of jars!!
I needed to get four of the shorter retaining rings and they came from E-bat at about $4ea.
A wonderful transition and now I can burn the paint off of street crossings!!
Speedbird 1.

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