Headlamp converters

moorlander999
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I have a 2025 burstner on a fiat Ducato.

Do I need adhesive headlight converters for driving in Europe or can the headlights be adjusted to use in Europe ?

These are not LED headlights , just standard bulbs

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  • eribaMotters
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    If you mean Halogen for "standard bulb" they you need to either adjust if possible, if not then use the "beam benders". You need to check your owners manual. If your lights are Xenon then you do not have a problem as the beam pattern is different and no adjustment is needed.

    Colin

  • Lutz
    Lutz Forum Participant Posts: 1,656 Participant
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    edited October 26 #3
    If they are Xenon headlamps then the use of so-called beam benders is counterproductive. They can cause the beam to be partially reflected within the headlamp unit, resulting in beam scatter and that can actually cause the dazzle that one is trying to prevent. Even if halogen headlamps are fitted, it is preferable just to adjust the beam downwards.
    If you don't find any advice in the owner's handbook or if in doubt, ask a Fiat dealer.
  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 14,547
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    #4

    When we toured in Europe with our motorhome , Peugeot base vehivle, I just used to lower the beam to the lowest setting. We went through a lot of two way tunnels in Austria and I paid particular attention to the spread of the beam. From my driving position the beam, whilst off set to the left, did not seem to cause any issues to oncoming traffic. If it had I am sure some drivers would have alerted me to a problem. On less busy sections of the tunnel I could see where the beam spread was onthe carraigeway and it seemed not in a position to annoy oncoming vehicles.

    David

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