Headlight Issue - FIXED

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Re: Headlight Issue - Risk of fire...... Please help.

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Same thing happened to me, loose connection caused the light to fail every 2 months and melted in the same spot, although not as much as yours.
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Re: Headlight Issue - Risk of fire...... Please help.

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I also replaced the globes with the Osram Daybreaker... made a nice difference, especially on dims.
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Re: Headlight Issue - Risk of fire...... Please help.

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Thanks guys.

I've fixed the issue ... just did both my lights at the same time so i dont have any issues later.

Turns out its simple as can be....

I'll post up some pics of the fix for anyone needing the same help in the future...
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well done bud !! :thumbup: :thumbup: .... you might find that there is better lighting now too
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Re: Headlight Issue - Risk of fire...... Please help.

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Russ Kellermann wrote: ...
I'll post up some pics of the fix for anyone needing the same help in the future...
Please do
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What ????.... you want photos of how Russ fixed his wire????.... :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :rolling: :redface: :redface: :redface:

Oh dear..... its clearly Friday... :redface: :redface: :redface:
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lol, must be a slow Friday if you're trolling Cedric. WWW
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Re: Headlight Issue - FIXED

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Items Required.

2x Globes
2x 4h Connectors
6x Ferrules / Solder wire
35cm Shrink- Wrap
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Dit lyk baie goed! :thumbup:
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Ek sien jy drink jou bier uit a koppie uit.... :biggrin:
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