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Park light and bright light wire problem

Tiny
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When I turn on my bright light it melts the plastic on the fuse that controls it, and it also melts the wire that is connected to that same fuse.
Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 8:54 AM

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Tiny
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The fuse isn't blowing? Are you sure it is the correct amperage fuse? Have you checked for shorts?
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 9:16 AM
Tiny
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No the fuse isn't blowing, the plastic on it just melt and the wire get hot. If there was a shorts wouldnt it blow the fuse?
Can the watt of the bulbs cause it?
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
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Yes, the fuse should blow not melt. You must have a short at some point if the wiring is getting that hot. Have you changed the lights to something aftermarket?
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 9:50 AM
Tiny
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Am using a bulb that they call super white it kind a blue looking. Its 100 watt
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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I believe the OEM bulbs are around 55 watts. I never heard of the ones you have. However, switch them back to the original ones and see if the problem goes away. I have a feeling it will. Let me know what you find.
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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Ok thanks
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 10:26 AM
Tiny
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Let me know what happens. Keep in mind, if the wiring was getting hot, something could have melted and is now shorting. Also, make sure you have the correct amperage fuse.
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Monday, May 12th, 2014 AT 10:35 AM

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