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Old 08-28-2003, 05:17 AM
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melted headlight connector

i got a 2k with factory headlights with euro dezignz bulbs.the 3prong connector on the drivers side has melted,why???the other side is fine.obviously something is wrong,help please
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Old 08-28-2003, 05:34 AM
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maybe the bulbs were to powerful, to many watts *shrug*
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Old 08-28-2003, 05:59 AM
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u put the wrong power bulbs in there thus resulting in the wires over heating --- to melting
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Old 08-28-2003, 06:11 AM
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And the place that sold you the bulbs should have upgraded (heavier gauge) wires W/connectors for sale.
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Old 08-28-2003, 06:34 AM
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Originally posted by maximaman777
And the place that sold you the bulbs should have upgraded (heavier gauge) wires W/connectors for sale.
APC makes a kit that runs about $40.
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Old 08-28-2003, 07:39 AM
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Re: melted headlight connector

Originally posted by ornery1
i got a 2k with factory headlights with euro dezignz bulbs.the 3prong connector on the drivers side has melted,why???the other side is fine.obviously something is wrong,help please
I also have a 2000 Max with factory headlights. I asked
my service advisor about adding those HID bulbs. He told
me if I didn't change out the wireing, the wires would
burn out. So I still have the factory halogens. OH well
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Re: Re: melted headlight connector

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I also have a 2000 Max with factory headlights. I asked
my service advisor about adding those HID bulbs. He told
me if I didn't change out the wireing, the wires would
burn out. So I still have the factory halogens. OH well
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Old 08-28-2003, 09:01 AM
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Originally posted by Igor911
APC makes a kit that runs about $40.
i think i have this kit for my 95 max (not sure if its from APC), but my high beam relay burned out. does anyone know where i cna get just the relay?

Tom
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Re: melted headlight connector

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i got a 2k with factory headlights with euro dezignz bulbs.the 3prong connector on the drivers side has melted,why???the other side is fine.obviously something is wrong,help please
Sounds like you pulled an Igor
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Old 08-28-2003, 09:03 AM
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Originally posted by hockeyghst


i think i have this kit for my 95 max (not sure if its from APC), but my high beam relay burned out. does anyone know where i cna get just the relay?

Tom
local auto parts store should have replacments
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Re: Re: melted headlight connector

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Sounds like you pulled an Igor
go back and hide in your shell
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Re: Re: Re: melted headlight connector

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go back and hide in your shell
Nice Witty comeback einstein. Your the one who glued some headlights together and then they had mad condensation inside them, nice skills Rocky Dennis(you won't get that one).....
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Re: Re: Re: Re: melted headlight connector

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Nice Witty comeback einstein. Your the one who glued some headlights together and then they had mad condensation inside them, nice skills Rocky Dennis(you won't get that one).....
yeah i dont understand your stupid jokes
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: melted headlight connector

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yeah i dont understand your stupid jokes
You like hacking springs and ghettoing things, I wouldn't expect you to get my jokes, bwahaha.... Go heat your coils and then get mad and wonder why the tires wear out.......
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: melted headlight connector

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You like hacking springs and ghettoing things, I wouldn't expect you to get my jokes, bwahaha.... Go heat your coils and then get mad and wonder why the tires wear out.......
first of all smart @ss i didnt heat them and its non of ur f*cking business what i do. Im tired of ur stupid ****.

WHy are you even on the org if u drive a POS Ford? Go away
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again a nice comeback, I do indeed drive an explorer, and your point is useless as usual. I have owned 5 nissans and intend to own another in the coming years.

I still know plenty about the cars and still help others with stuff. So please don't try to insult me or my intelligence with your gay comments. Plus my SUV is paid for and I am buying a house, so I don't need a maxima payment. I could own a 2k2 if I wanted to, but I have other priorities now. Thanks for playing now hack away......

IBTL........
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Originally posted by Cutlr7
again a nice comeback, I do indeed drive an explorer, and your point is useless as usual. I have owned 5 nissans and intend to own another in the coming years.

I still know plenty about the cars and still help others with stuff. So please don't try to insult me or my intelligence with your gay comments. Plus my SUV is paid for and I am buying a house, so I don't need a maxima payment. I could own a 2k2 if I wanted to, but I have other priorities now. Thanks for playing now hack away......

IBTL........
i dont see how u "still help others with stuff" by posting usless comments like this
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Originally posted by Igor911
i dont see how u "still help others with stuff" by posting usless comments like this
IT started with a joke I made about you, its a joke. You got mad I flamed you then. I help others with local installs, other stuff. Not gay IMs about whether or not a rear window deflector would look cool or not, so shut it.

IBTL.......
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Using those fake blue high powered bulbs will melt your wires. They are also useless because the tinted blue bulb decreases the light output.

I have done research on this and have come to one conclusion. Philips Vision Plus bulbs are the best you can buy. They are also in stock wattage, so nothing will melt. This is what they use in Germany. They emit a true white light. They cost me $30 and are the brightest bulb you can get without getting HID. Trust me I have tried them all.

CASPORTTOURING is where you can buy them. All Motorcycles w/ H4 bulbs like ours use them.
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