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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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How can I keep the lows on with the highs? I have a 96
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 96cherokee2dr
How can I keep the lows on with the highs? I have a 96
Don't.

1) There's no measurable benefit to doing so.

2) With both filaments in the same capsule, the filaments will overheat. You'll go through headlamps like popcorn.

What are you trying to do?
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 01:51 AM
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When I click the highs on and hold the lever there its alot brighter but I'm retarded because there's only one bulb... I guess this is what I get for posting a thread this late at night haha
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 96cherokee2dr
When I click the highs on and hold the lever there its alot brighter but I'm retarded because there's only one bulb... I guess this is what I get for posting a thread this late at night haha
lol yeah dude dont do it to much heat search this forumon headlight upgrades
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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Upgrade your lights to HID. Well worth the time, and money (roughly about $100)
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