My 1964 Challenger has 6012 headlamp bulbs probably the original bulbs as it only has 38,000 miles on it and was stored almost 40 years. One lamp is burned out on low beam. Available local replacement is 6014 which I am told is a brighter lamp which draws more power. Is there any problem such as overloading the wiring or a fuse with using the 6014 lamps?
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Electrical: Headlamp Bulbs 6012 versus 6014
Bill Jackameit
1964 Challenger Wagonaire
1964 Daytona Sedan
Total of 10 Studebakers owned since 1961
Bill Jackameit's Studebaker Page online since October 1995
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Originally posted by bjackameit View PostMy 1964 Challenger has 6012 headlamp bulbs probably the original bulbs as it only has 38,000 miles on it and was stored almost 40 years. One lamp is burned out on low beam. Available local replacement is 6014 which I am told is a brighter lamp which draws more power. Is there any problem such as overloading the wiring or a fuse with using the 6014 lamps?JDP Maryland
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but........you will draw much more current with the halogens than originals and trip the HL breaker causing intermittant "no lights" phenomenon..
not a fun time the 1st time it happens.....did I say you will have "no lights" when you hit the "passing beam/dimmer/hi beam switch...
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I ran a test on 6012, 6014 and 6024 headlights this afternoon. At 14 volts a 6012 bulb draws 2 amps on low beam, a 6014 draws 3 amps and a 6024 draws 1.75 amps. On high beam a 6012 draws 3 amps, a 6014 draws 3.5 amps and a 6024 draws 4 amps. The increase in current draw between the 6012 and the 6024 headlights shouldn't cause problems with a headlight circuit that is in good condition. Bud
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Agreed
Originally posted by wolfie View PostI put halogens in the Champ and have never had a problem with them. SteveMark Hayden
'66 Commander
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Originally posted by Clem64 View PostInteresting. You fellas that are using the 6024 Halogens, are you running them through the stock Stude wiring and light switch or are you utilizing a relay setup?Mark Hayden
'66 Commander
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Low voltage is what kills most halogen bulbs (besides finger oil on the bulbs)...HTIH (Hope The Info Helps)
Jeff
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Mark Twain
Note: SDC# 070190 (and earlier...)
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