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I started stripping the Sprint tonight getting her ready for her respray early next year and found I had H4 inner headlights, and sealed beam outers - what I'm surprised about is that it didn't cause me any issues as there's no relay....

The H4s probably don't take any more current than sealed beams - both probably 55W or around that. Still a lot of wigglies going through a copper leaf contact, and even more if you use the flash option. Any damage caused so far may not be apparent unless you know where to poke your meter.

GTS290N wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:21 am The H4s probably don't take any more current than sealed beams - both probably 55W or around that. Still a lot of wigglies going through a copper leaf contact, and even more if you use the flash option. Any damage caused so far may not be apparent unless you know where to poke your meter.

Sealed beams will be going back on.

Indeed. There is this bizarre/ill informed notion that fitting halogens need a relay. They don't, unless the bulbs are those illegal 100w ones or similar.

That is not to say fitting relays is a very good idea. To either halogens or sealed beams. Makes either brighter and saves the switchgear. A win-win.

cliftyhanger wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:04 am Indeed. There is this bizarre/ill informed notion that fitting halogens need a relay. They don't, unless the bulbs are those illegal 100w ones or similar.

That is not to say fitting relays is a very good idea. To either halogens or sealed beams. Makes either brighter and saves the switchgear. A win-win.

I'm trying to keep her totally standard apart from fitting rear seatbelts, so it'll be all sealed beams that go back on.

I only started stripping her last night for the respray which should be early next year - I'm hoping 99% of what comes off will go back onto her - I don't see any reason why as she's in good order.