HI-Beam headlight question

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Jul 14, 2004 | 01:56 AM

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HI-Beam headlight question

91 Ranger 3.0L

Hi-beam and Lo-beam built into one headlamp...right? Where does the Flash-to-Pass illumination come from, because there is a third degree of brightness when you flash. This question has been bugging me for some time now. Thanks for any answers.

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Jul 14, 2004 | 05:55 AM

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the flash to pass uses the high beams. that third level of light is both high and low beams on at the same time.

Jul 14, 2004 | 06:30 PM

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where did you find a 3.0 in a 91 ranger? i thought they came with a 2.4 or 4.0 only?

Jul 14, 2004 | 10:35 PM

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The flash to pass uses both lights (as nightshifter said). But you can take a relay and tie it in to the highbeam wire, then run it to the low beams. Now you have all 4 lights on when you have the high beams on (instead of highs on and lows off). They sell a "high four" kit for $30 but i made mine for $3.

Jul 15, 2004 | 05:56 AM

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wouldn't that burn up the bulbs quicker from the extra heat though? Just a thought, as there's been many dark nights I could have used the extra light going down the road.