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Old 04-03-2014, 01:07 AM
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Planning on doing the headlight wiring harness upgrade on my '96 XJ and went ahead and ordered one from LMC Truck, says 100/90W on the package.

Since then I've decided I'll probably run 55/100 bulbs.

Can you run bulbs rated at 55/100 on a wiring harness rated at 90/100? Are the two mismatched and would there be any problems?

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Planning on doing the headlight wiring harness upgrade on my '96 XJ and went ahead and ordered one from LMC Truck, says 100/90W on the package.

Since then I've decided I'll probably run 55/100 bulbs.

Can you run bulbs rated at 55/100 on a wiring harness rated at 90/100? Are the two mismatched and would there be any problems?

Thanks
Yes, you can run the 55/100 bulbs on that harness. I believe the harness uses a separate relay for high and low beams. In this case, LMC is recommending a maximum load of 90 watts for low beams and 100 watts for high beam. Anything at or below that recommended load will work just fine, including your 55/100s.
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Originally Posted by bradleyheathhays
Planning on doing the headlight wiring harness upgrade on my '96 XJ and went ahead and ordered one from LMC Truck, says 100/90W on the package.

Since then I've decided I'll probably run 55/100 bulbs.

Can you run bulbs rated at 55/100 on a wiring harness rated at 90/100? Are the two mismatched and would there be any problems?

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No issue.

Ratings given for wiring are maxima, you can run under that without incident.
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I run 90/100s on my MJ with the harness.
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