Xantia Mk 1: Which Headlamp bulbs?

3ps · Unread post by **3ps** » 18 Nov 2008, 13:40

Hi,

I too am having problems on the back roads at the moment. I fitted +90% bulbs today and will check them on the way home tonight. Not overly hopefuly on them.

Is the proceedure above with re-wiring, fusing and relaying documented in detail anywhere???

Is it just a heavy duty wire from the battery, with a relay and a fuse and then into the headlight wire, and an earth? what is the order? (and repeat both sides too I guess!)

Thanks!

jgra1 · Unread post by **jgra1** » 18 Nov 2008, 14:38

hi from memory I did

(Thick black wire x 2) from Neg terminal (drilled small hole and screwed an 'eye' terminal thing into battery wire clamp...

(Thick red x 2) from Pos term

The reds both went to the 'High current-inputs' on two seperate relays

from 'high current out' on relay 1 > thick red, split into two, each wire went to both dipped beam bulbs

from 'high current out' on relay 2 thick red, split into two, each wire went to both main-beam bulbs

Both headlamp earths returned along the 2 black wires i.e. one black for each headlamp unit

Relay 1 signal wire was the original positive dipped beam wire

Relay 2 signal wire was the original positive highbeam beam wire

Relays earthed locally

its easier to draw this than describe it... bind all wiring together with zip ties, electrical tape and maybe line it above the radiator....

Scotchlocks useful... wire gauge was 15 amp I think...

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 18 Nov 2008, 19:17

Assuming that your car is 1995, it probably has the early headlamp lenses. Get a pair of headlamps from a 96-97 car (you will see the pattern of lines on the lens is different). The later pattern puts more light where it is needed, and also has some kick up on the left to illuminate signs.

3ps · Unread post by **3ps** » 19 Nov 2008, 11:34

@jgra1: thanks. still not sure I trust myself to do it right though!

@xantia_v6: yes it is a 1995 and I have specifically noted it doesn't light up the left very well. Might give that a go if I can find a cheap set.

sbraud · Unread post by **sbraud** » 19 Nov 2008, 18:58

Any advice on the type of relay and where to buy? Are they enclosed to insulate wires from battery or are we talking self insulation on pins in/out of relay?

Cheers
Steve

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 26 Nov 2008, 21:53

superloopy1 wrote:Nearside bulb has just gone on way home tonight so can anyone suggest a new set that works better than the standard X1 set?

One out all out!!!

I heartily recommend Osram Silver Stars.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 26 Nov 2008, 22:04

superloopy1 wrote: OSRAM H1 SILVERSTARS £9.98 (with free 501's)

That's a good deal! A set of lamps and a pair of Levi jeans all for under a tenner

Toby_HDi · Unread post by **Toby_HDi** » 27 Nov 2008, 12:43

Have a look here superloopy, I will doing mine fairly soon and this is where someone pointed me. Full of info and a couple of clear diagrams too.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech ... elays.html

Hope it helps