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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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i replaced my headlights two days ago because the drivers side was out. now every now and the my apssenger one goes out. when i move around the wires it goes on and off. it is clipped in right i checked that. i think the blck wire in the center (ground?) is loose. how would i tighten it?
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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try buying new bulb plugs on pepboys or some autopart
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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use dielectric grease in the plug. (autozone)
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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well i was driving tonight and my drivers side bulb went out with low beams. when i got home i took the drivers side bulb and the passengers side bulb out and they were burn on the inside and the clips that the bulb go into are melted. does anyone know why this would happen? im going to the dealer tomorrow cause it should be warrentied.
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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OEM bulbs?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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no there silverstars
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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sounds like it putting out too much heat
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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weird.. i run silverstars, had been running them for nearly 3 years now.. no problems.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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dealer might not replace if the stock bulbs are not present. make sure and put in the stockies before seeing the stealership.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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i didnt have the stock bulb because the went out. so when i switchesd them i threw them away. i just got back from the stealer. they wouldnt cover it cause the bulbs werent stock. they wanted to charge me 60.00 for just bulbs!! then laber and wiring harness(because the stock one was burnt a little bit on the ground wire). i told them id do it myself and they were pissed and cocky to me. i went to pep boys, got the part i needed for 5 dollars and now its fixed. my inspection is due, even though i get free inspection there, i dont think im goin to a dealer.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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i put silverstars in now so i hope they work. so what are you supposed to do to still be covered under warrenty, buy there bulbs?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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OEM or equivilent to maintain warranty. Odd, though, I've run both silverstars and the ultras with no issue, but I have heard of people melting their harnesses when running the cool blues.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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yeaa... stay away from teh cool blue ones. My buddy had some dry leaves in his engine compartment catch on fire cause it melted the harness and the leaves were near it.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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I had both my Ultras burn out within a week of each other about two weeks ago. At $50 a pair, that will add up fast.

Now I'm considering converting to HID.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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My high beams don't work...Plain and simple, they went out with my old bulbs, so I bought HIDS thinking it was the bulbs...But they still don't work. The fuses aren't blown, so idk where else to check. PM me ideas...PLEASE! AND thank you...
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