H4's are also used in motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc, so you should have no problem finding them. They also are readily available in a much wider range of wattages allowing you to choose the amount of damage that you will do to the oncoming drivers eyes.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 5:35 pm
Subject: Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?

> on 4/27/04 5:13 PM, Townsend, Michael D at
> Michael.Townsend@SONYERICSSON.COMwrote:
>
> > Thanks to Fastforward's informative Vanagon halogen light wiring
> > conversion info sheet, I see that the electrical socket for the
> European> H4 bulbs is different from the North American 9004
> bulbs.  If I wanted
> > to avoid cutting the existing sockets in my van and soldering in H4
> > sockets, can I simply install the 9004 bulbs into the square E-code
> > fixture, or are the mechanical attachment dimensions different?  I
> > realize the H4 bulbs may be superior than the 9004 bulbs, but it
> sure> would be a pain to not be able to purchase a replacement at
> any FLAPS
> > should the need arise because they don't stock H4 and also be
> prevented> from using 9004's.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Michael
>
> Most flaps carry the H4 lamps.
>
>
> -- Steve Lashley
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