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Melted Lightbulb Connecter Thing
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:17 pm
by DRM34R
i don't know what its called exactly but the little plug lookin thing the blub goes into has melted for some reason.
atm ive got 2 80W HB4s, too high or no problemo? have orderd 70W as cant get 80W anywhere
one parts place say that fitting goes for $10 and anotha say they go for $200.....whats the go there????????????
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:17 am
by payaya
any car that takes the HB4 globe you should be able to get it to fit the FTO. Also the HB4 stock is 50-55 watts I think so obviously 80 is too high.
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:49 pm
by DRM34R
yeah but phillips do 70W so thats what i ordered...im just confused about the part thats melted and the pricin
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:58 pm
by payaya
yeah I know you prob can get 100W, but the FTO wires are not designed for 70W you will keep melting the pulb screw the wires.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:57 pm
by kid_dynamite
^^ What he said.
Get an electrician to upgrade your wiring to your lights if you want to use high wattage lights. They draw more power than stock, as a consequence the wires get too hot, and melt. If you increase the diameter of the wiring it can handle more watts and won't melt.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:28 pm
by I8A4RE
could that also effect my bulbs burning out quickly. cause my bulbs seriously only last like 6-8 months. Im thinking of upgrading to hid kit should this stop the problem (eg does a hid kit contain new wiring?
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:17 pm
by nvdfto
stock fto headlight globes are HB4 at 12v 55w
HID are only 35w and is way brighter
i say jus get an HID kit.
with the melted rubber ring jus get the cheapest one. i rkn the place who quoted u 200 bucks is jus try`n to make some money off ya.
im sure all rubber rings do the job.
also try find the fault on how come it melted. it can b heaps of stuff.
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:43 am
by DRM34R
its not the ring its the plug the whole lightbulb fitting goes into...as per usual that would be mitsubishi but then again they said i have to get a whole new wiring/light kit...
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:56 am
by Ther
I had that issue, did you put electrical grease before you put the bulb?.. most likely thats why they fried..
To get a mitsu part they will quote 75 per bulb holder, i ordered for an online shop for 5 buck each and they worked great until i changed them to HID.
The website is
http://www.suvlights.com/.
Its in the states but i got the sets i needed for less that 20 bucks australian
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:33 pm
by DRM34R
just thought id say i managed to go to greenacre today n got new plugs for $10 n have replaced the 80W with the 50W...all is good now
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:15 pm
by jonowong
do you live near greenacre? i live very close!
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:19 pm
by DRM34R
na i live in mount annan. i already knew sydney auto dismantlers cudnt b botherd lookin anywhere closer!!
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:44 pm
by Ther
whats their number?
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:44 pm
by DRM34R
97092800....ask for moussa