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Sep 8, 2004 | 06:24 PM

bigguppy

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why is it so hot

sup guys. my order just came in for a pair of Piaa Gt-x. I just installed them today. they worked fine. But than when i touch the fog lamp it is very very hot. It produce as much heat as a home light bulb if gets touch. Is this safe or ok for my fog unit and wireing? i have had nokia 55W=110W in it before and its never this hot.

the Piaa Gt-x bulbs are rated at 55W=110W

BTW my car is a 98 es300

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Sep 8, 2004 | 10:39 PM

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You shouldn't be touching the bulbs at all.... All halogen bulbs get hot, it's normal.

Sep 8, 2004 | 11:58 PM

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no, what i ment is the fog light unit itself felt like a burning light bulb. after haveing the fog light run for a 1 minute or so. i come to touch my fog lamp ( the lens) its very hot. i dont think its normal, or is it?

Sep 9, 2004 | 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by bigguppy
no, what i ment is the fog light unit itself felt like a burning light bulb. after haveing the fog light run for a 1 minute or so. i come to touch my fog lamp ( the lens) its very hot. i dont think its normal, or is it?

It's normal. The lens on my fogs get fairly hot as well after being on for a few minutes.