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Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #60 –
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 –
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 –
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  8)

Re: Headlights: Attaining Enlightenment

Reply #63 –
Quote from: speedbird1 –
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 #65 –
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 –
Any easy plug and play options for 2003 u295 ( Silverado fitting) originals are pitiful!

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Reply #67 –
Quote from: Jimmyjnr –
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 –
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 –
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.