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Old 03-11-2009, 11:30 AM
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I have a 2003 9-5 sedan that keeps blowing headlight bulbs. I use the most expensive bulbs at the local autoparts stores and have used bulb grease on the connections. I also wear latex- like gloves while installing. Anyone else have chronic problems like this? Suggestions?
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:38 AM
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check you relay
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Old 03-11-2009, 01:32 PM
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Where do I find it?
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there should be an fuse box in the engine bay it will be in there
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It should be orange in color.
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thanks, I'll check it out. Do either of you have any experience with aftermarket HID conversion kits?
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Yes. Not really that great of a result with our headlights. I just put HIDs in my fogs and that's enough.
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not worth the time or money 8" round hella driving lights mounted to the grill will bring better results
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Originally Posted by boostpowered
not worth the time or money 8" round hella driving lights mounted to the grill will bring better results

I've been thinking of what to mount in the headlight wiper openings...
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i thought about putting the front bar of my thule rack on and attatching 4 hella 8" for that off road class b rally feel
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