please shed some light on '87 H5 headlights...

silvercar00 · 06-14-2006, 05:04 PM

Though well-intentioned, to be sure, the last time I posted a queston about my headlight swap, I got just about everything except what I needed. My swap is "factory H5's" ( like an '87) to "EURO" H-4's ( not those sugar scoop-Hella things). I'm told that I needed new plugs to work with the H4's (which take a 9006 bulb, the H5's took a 9004 bulb). since the trim rings look similar, I asked if the originals ( already painted) would work, and I also asked if anyone had done this lately and hopefully someone would be able to tell me what would need to be done as far as replacing/rewiring the plug to work with the H4's ( for the 9006 bulb).

Wil Ferch · 06-15-2006, 06:17 AM

H4's take..... an H4 bulb....

Euro H4 = Bosch H4.

Converting H5 to H4 requires a new plug to accept the unique pin-out of an H4 lamp assembly.

Trim rings for H5 don't work for H4.....

This stuff ( believe it or not)...is indeed in the archives under a search. Try different sets of obvious key-words.

-Wil

EDIT: did you come across this --> H-1 H-2 H-4 H-5 ???????

Nine9six · Nine9six's Garage

Some autoparts stores carry the H4 plug...Same as old VW. If the standard auto parts stores dont carry, go to a vw speciality shop; they'll have em.
DO NOT FORGET! you will need to install relays to handle the H4's. Do a search on "Sucro". Otherwise the current will weld the hi - lo contact switch in your stalk.
Marcus Sucro sells a kit with simple instructions so even an electrical moron such as me, can install them.

silvercar00 · 06-15-2006, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wil Ferch
H4's take..... an H4 bulb....

Euro H4 = Bosch H4.

Converting H5 to H4 requires a new plug to accept the unique pin-out of an H4 lamp assembly.

Trim rings for H5 don't work for H4.....

This stuff ( believe it or not)...is indeed in the archives under a search. Try different sets of obvious key-words.

-Wil

EDIT: did you come across this --> H-1 H-2 H-4 H-5 ???????

I tried all that, but this one addresses exactly what I was looking for. Off the the FLAPS for a couple of H4 plugs and GP white paint for the black primered rings, and I will have traded my cracked factory dim sealed units for brighter, cleaner looking H4's that I can blind deer with at 200 yards. Thanks, guys!