[rwiv]

do you know of a website that will provide a clear wiring diagram for such set-up using a diode. i have lost my link and forgot the site already.

 

[Cabe07]

Re: simultaneous low and high beam (rwiv)

http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/how_to/relays/
This one uses relays but it is still good info. Hope this helps.

 

[2035cc16v]

Re: simultaneous low and high beam (rwiv)

this will only work if you are using quad or rally lights, NOT the stock Aero lights

 

[negativl]

Re: simultaneous low and high beam (Oreganoflow)

Actually, it should be almost possible to just bypass the low beam wiring around the high beam switch. Normally both high and low are fed through there to make the cutoff (the switch is a double-throw, so it's either feeding low or high beam terminals). The obvious problem is that's 2x the current the wiring is meant to handle, so you can install relays to power the high beams. I'd start with the Current flow diagrams in the Bentley, since the cars are wired a bit differently.
Shouldn't require more than basic electronics knowledge for any reason I can see. Can anyone explain why it's more complicated than that?

 

[JettaManDan]

Re: simultaneous low and high beam (negativl)

just pull back on your highbeam stalk and hold it - you will get both high and lows on while you hold it

Will burn out the bulb faster - but in extreme poor light situations it does work and can help..........

 

[The_Jerbel]

Re: simultaneous low and high beam (JettaManDan)

I've heard of bulbs burning out in 2 minutes or less doing that.....just gets too hot with both filaments on simultaneously.

 

[2Dr16vJettaGirl]

Re: simultaneous low and high beam (The_Jerbel)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=117096