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Old 12-23-10, 11:06 PM
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Default Wire connector melted!

So I decided to order some Nokya yellow 9006 bulbs for my fog lights about 5 months ago... Last week one of them went out so I ordered a new set. After putting the new bulb in I realized that my connector is melted! Anyone with similar problem and what can I do about this?
Old 12-23-10, 11:21 PM
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i have the nokya fogs too and one side went out couple days ago too.. i hope its not the wire (havent had the time to check it)
Old 12-23-10, 11:21 PM
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What is the wattage on those Nokya bulbs?
Old 12-23-10, 11:39 PM
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"55w" on my bulbs and I do see some bulb with something like 80W?
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That's happened to me too, twice. I had my tech co-worker repair the wiring. Now I have been using the 3000k HIDs.

If you do purchase a new set, make sure to get the 55w ones. The ones that caused mine to melt was the 70w nokya bulbs.
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same thing a had to replaced the female connector. cut and soder. its a pain in the butt. let me know what you end up doing.
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dont know what im gonna do. Its working now but I dont know if i should leave it on still.
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Auto parts has a high heat plugs to replace the stock plugs
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http://www.automotivelightingusa.com...y-duty-harness

buy these. cut off old connectors, strip wires, solder/crimp and put heat shrink tubing/electrical tape.

clean connectors with electronics cleaner then apply dielectric grease on connector and then connect the bulbs.



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Didn't I post that you need the high wattage harness not too long ago?

Anyways you need this:
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Didn't I post that you need the high wattage harness not too long ago?

Anyways you need this:
and where can I find that?
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Guess I better check my harness since I get the 55w ones too. I been wanting to do the HID fog but I don't know if I want to remove the bumper.
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