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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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Default Fog light connector problem.

I just discover this today. Any recommendations?

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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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what watt is the bulb? i assume its an aftermarket bulb correct?
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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stock bulb 55w. I wanted to install the nokya yellow 9006 55w bulb but discovered this problem.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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hmmm interesting

check this thread out where a member did almost the same thing but he was running higher wattage bulbs. from the last post in that thread, sounds like you might be able to just swap the connectors
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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how hard is it to replace the connectors? And where can i buy them for cheap?
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Here you go brother, you can even upgrade to the nokya if you'd like too... Since they're built for higher heat.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-Ceramic-9006-9012-HB4-Wiring-Harness-Sockets-Pre-Wired-/151007949315?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2328c67203&vxp=mtr
You'll need to cut your old harness, and either solder (if you have soldering skills) or you clamp them with these:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...ector&_sacat=0

You'll need a butt connector crimp for them....

On a side note, I forgot they're called butt connectors, so I ebayed butt plug.... will not be doing that again.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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not sure, i never replace one nor do i know if you can. i was just going off that thread. i remember that thread because he used a higher wattage bulb which is what caused his issue. i know you can buy the full harness but i assume thats pretty expensive.

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On a side note, I forgot they're called butt connectors, so I ebayed butt plug.... will not be doing that again.
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Thank you XxGoKoUxX for your input. Another question, do you recommended oem 9006 connectors or autozone one?
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Can I use splice connects to connect the wires?
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LADavidGS
Thank you XxGoKoUxX for your input. Another question, do you recommended oem 9006 connectors or autozone one?
I recommend the online ones, the Autozone/advanced auto part connectors are for OEM bulbs only, and they will DEFINITELY burn out again later on down the line.

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Can I use splice connects to connect the wires?
You can, but you shouldn't. Cut, butt connectors, heatshrink. Call it a day .

Actually, I would lean more towards, you can't, because that's a lot of resisitance for you to be pulling off of for each connector, you might end up heating/burning the splice connectors.

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