i had the VR go out in my alternator. it made the car run with 18+ volts. The higher voltage messed up my headlights somehow. At first, my driver's side dim went out. So i drove witht the brights. After a day or two, the brights went dead. Fuses check out. Is it possible that the bulb fried? Or is there a fusible link that could have gone. Not sure what the fusible links go to and have not checked them as of yet.

What else should i check out? I have the wiring diagrams fortunately. I hope i don't have to rewire or get up under the dash.

 

Suggestions?

at 18 volts 9004 bulbs usually blow out instantly...

your bulbs are toast

Not too surprising, but i figured the fuse would go first. sounds like an excuse to get me some silverstars. Kinda sucks for the old pocketbook though. Luckily I've got a spare. For now I'll just replace the double-fillament-fried bulb and just have one bright for awhile.

I hate electrical work.

please tell me your not driving around in your car with 18 volts..

that will fry many more things than your headlights

drove it like that for almost a week out of neccessity. no obvious damage incurred. made it guzzle the fuel though.

Check your battery. It may be pretty near boiled dry by now!

i'm almost certain that the battery is fried. i went out to start my car and it was totally dead. i couldn't even get a dome light to come on. wouldn't even shine dimly.

hopefully this dosent surprise you... your lucky you didnt kill a bunch of other stuff... you just shortened their lives a little, there subarus, very tough

actually, i am surprised. surprised that i didn't fry a pile of other stuff. 18+volts is no good for 12 volt components. i'm nt stupi, i knew bette than to drive it. i had to though. gotta get to Blockbuster so i can make some cash. gotta see the pee ho.

your headlight relay may be toast too. i just killed the one on my son's old toy working on the horn.

So have you replaced the alternator yet?

6 year old thread revival, whoo hoo!