headlight switch upgrades?

[Guest Anonymous]

My 76 02 has H4's rated at 55/90 watts. The 76's

have headlight relays, right? So it was surprising to

see a wisp of smoke curl up from the dash during

a long drive with the lights on. Nothing outside the

switch melted but the switch bezzle was pretty hot.

I've heard that the switches are notorious for

burning out. I don't think the electrical draw is

excessive. Does anyone have suggestions for a

switch upgrade?

[Guest Anonymous]

high beam relay, only low beam. It that's the case, those 90watt bulbs are waaaaay too much juice for either the headlight switch or the dimmer switch. Wire in a relay ASAP or you're gonna fry something!

Mike

[Guest Anonymous]

but Mike is correct that the 90-watt bulbs draw too much current for the original setup. Looks like the high beam current goes through the light switch. You need separate relays for your high beam bulbs.

[Guest Anonymous]

Evil BMW eletrical trick numero uno -- put fuses and/or relays in a circuit, but on the wrong side of a switch. They must not get enough fireworks in Munchen...