Hilux2004

http://www.expressca...d-lamp-l-r.aspx Sealed Beam Headlights $25 each (+ postage $12.60 for a pair) My OEM sealed beam headlight did indeed fail from a stone chip. It was 8 years old. The other one still works fine. I have a friend who has the original sealed beam headlights on his 20 year old car that has done over 300000 kms. At the price above they do the job.

I've fitted the sealed beam headlights that came with 75/100 watt bulbs. Got them from CarsRus on Ebay/Online who also sell other Toyota spare parts.These are those blue bulbs.They produce a whiter light (4000K) by passing light through the blue which acts as a filter. The increased wattage is to compensate for the loss of light in the filter. Vision is significantly better than the OEM headlights. One drawback with whiter light however is that it reflects more brightly off road signs. Another thing to watch out for is the convergence of the cheaper Chinese bulbs which is often out. So far have had no problems with extra amps although haven't done any long night trips yet. Perhaps a relay would be good insurance. Also found out I could have got replacement Hansa sealed beams from SuperCheap Auto. Would consider semi sealed next time with Phillips or Osram globes. Semi sealed offer easier upgrade with improving bulb technology. They could probably also be sealed if required. Look forward to an LED headlight one day being an option.

Thanks for the info Travis. The existing Hilux 2004 Headlamp Fuses are 10 amp. With 100 watt bulbs they will have to handle 8.3 amps. I am wondering with the increased amps together with wear and tear, dirt and corrosion etc over time if they would become failure prone. If so would replacing them with 15 amp fuses have any adverse affects.

Cost of OEM Koito 70/60 Watt Sealed Beam Headlights from Toyota Spare Parts are $153 each. On Ebay 2 x 100/75 watt sealed beam headlights are about $80 a pair. Toyota advise the increased amperage may damage wiring. Has anyone gone ahead and done this and did you have any problems with damaged wiring. One suggestion was to run for 15 minutes and feel the wiring afterwards for any discernible difference in temperature. As I am running with one OEM and one new 100/75 I will do this. I have had difficulty tracking down an after market version of the OEM. Other than Toyota Spare Parts they don't seem to exist.

I have a 2004 Hilux Workmate and it's headlights warning alarm is quiet loud. Perhaps yours is faulty. If you don't already have this Auto shutoff feature found on the Camry perhaps its an option to upgrade yours with a modification.