Hologen Headlights

4.7L-stang · 12-14-2002, 10:55 PM

I installed hologen headlights on my '65 stang. Now my question is will the hologens damage my original headlight switch from 1965, or worst yet, start a fire?

-the qenious retard

71grande · 12-15-2002, 12:18 PM

I never thought about that... Hmm. I put those Sylvania SilverStar lights in mine recently. Lightning is GREAT, but I wonder about the damage aspect. Anyone know?

Mike

joinrdie · 12-15-2002, 03:44 PM

I've heard of the original headlight switches catching fire because of halogen lights. If I were you I'd install a relay. It's a relatively simple process, and it can save you a lot of trouble and money.

John Z · 12-15-2002, 04:36 PM

http://pwp.clearsource.net/dsigns/james/

Info on installing a relay.

Kisner · 12-17-2002, 01:50 PM

Installed Halogen bulbs on my 68 about 6 weeks ago and it fried the headlight switch. I also know of 2 individuals where it did start a fire. Both were able to extinguish it before any major damage occurred but they still had a mess to clean up and 1 of the individuals had to buy a new wiring harness. Either install the relay or go with original bulbs. I went with the original bulbs (won't be driving it that much at night anyway).

4.7L-stang · 12-17-2002, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the help, and kisner....I would go with regular bulbs but no one in my sleepy town sells them, I would have to order them online and wait a week for them. And driving home from work at 8:00 at night with a blown out head light is not a good thing...

Kisner · 12-17-2002, 11:44 PM

You're right. Found out when I went looking that nobody carries them anymore. Mustangs Unlimited, National Parts Depot, and most of the other mail order companies have them cheap (I paid about $3.50 each). Unfortunately, you get stuck with around $6.50 shipping and handling.

12-14-2002, 10:55 PM	#1
4.7L-stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 29	Hologen Headlights I installed hologen headlights on my '65 stang. Now my question is will the hologens damage my original headlight switch from 1965, or worst yet, start a fire? -the qenious retard __________________ Der zwei achtzig neun 65' Stang 302 / Holley 4v / Edelbrock ProFlow air cleaner / FlowTech Headers / Aftermarket duel exhust / H-Pipe / Performance Cam

12-15-2002, 12:18 PM	#2
71grande Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Clemente CA. Posts: 85	I never thought about that... Hmm. I put those Sylvania SilverStar lights in mine recently. Lightning is GREAT, but I wonder about the damage aspect. Anyone know? Mike __________________ A great man once told me, "..." Well any way I guess that he wasn't that great. My garage: 1971 Mustang Grande, MSD6A, 625 Road Demon JR, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Hopes and Dreams... 1970 Norton 750 Commando 1993 Saturn SC2. The wifeys. fuzzy dice and all.

12-15-2002, 03:44 PM	#3
joinrdie Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora/Boulder, CO Posts: 57	I've heard of the original headlight switches catching fire because of halogen lights. If I were you I'd install a relay. It's a relatively simple process, and it can save you a lot of trouble and money. __________________ '73 Mach 1 351C+.030" 2V, FMX Holley 750, Edelbrock, Hedman, Lunati Cam http://www.mach-sr1.org

12-15-2002, 04:36 PM	#4
John Z Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 102	http://pwp.clearsource.net/dsigns/james/ Info on installing a relay. __________________ 68 coupe, 302 w/ Edelbrock performance parts, T5, 3.55 rear, needs paint!

12-17-2002, 07:24 PM	#6
4.7L-stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 29	Thanks for the help, and kisner....I would go with regular bulbs but no one in my sleepy town sells them, I would have to order them online and wait a week for them. And driving home from work at 8:00 at night with a blown out head light is not a good thing... __________________ Der zwei achtzig neun 65' Stang 302 / Holley 4v / Edelbrock ProFlow air cleaner / FlowTech Headers / Aftermarket duel exhust / H-Pipe / Performance Cam

12-17-2002, 01:50 PM	#5
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Installed Halogen bulbs on my 68 about 6 weeks ago and it fried the headlight switch. I also know of 2 individuals where it did start a fire. Both were able to extinguish it before any major damage occurred but they still had a mess to clean up and 1 of the individuals had to buy a new wiring harness. Either install the relay or go with original bulbs. I went with the original bulbs (won't be driving it that much at night anyway).

12-17-2002, 11:44 PM	#7
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	You're right. Found out when I went looking that nobody carries them anymore. Mustangs Unlimited, National Parts Depot, and most of the other mail order companies have them cheap (I paid about $3.50 each). Unfortunately, you get stuck with around $6.50 shipping and handling.

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