The best fix is to cut the ground wire and attach it to the body near the
lights.

Cutting two to five feet out of the ground wire will make your lights
brighter as well.

On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 1:20 PM, David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote:

> I've searched the archives before asking this question on a higher wattage
> headlight bulb on my 90 square headlight Westy with the relay mod already
> done. I have heard conflicting reports that say either you must upgrade to
> larger wiring for the 80/100 watt bulbs and others that say that this is not
> necessary. Either way I will clean the grounds and think that I may put in a
> larger ground wire. I don't want to melt or overheat stock wires and
> connectors. On the same subject; after the relay mod I noticed that my
> stereo (non-stock with a separate amp) then had some feedback when the
> lights were on. Just an oscillating high pitched hum. Could this be related
> to the lights and speakers sharing a common ground at some point? I recall
> reading about this in one of the archive posts. Any insight or
> recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks everyone.
> ?
> David Clarkson
> 90 Westy 282,00 miles
>

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