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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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headlight problem

hey guys i need some help.. i got a 98 maxima about 4 or 5 months ago and i put xenon headlights in and they worked great but now the low beams dont work but the high beams do.. which is really confusing.. i figured id check the bulb to see if the filament was broken for the low beam but it seemed fine.. is there any chance that it could be a fuse or faulty wiring.. if anyone could help me out that would be great thanks..
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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It's because you bought cheapo bulbs. If you are lucky, the low beam filament burned out. If you are unlucky and bought higher than 55w bulbs you probably melted the wire harness.


But on the good hand, you now can get an aftermarket headlight harness which is be better than OEM. Use either PIAA or SilverStars. Crisp white color and very good visibility on dry nights. Use Narva 9004 weather bulb or a GE XTra vision bulb.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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where can i find those wire harnesses online and those bulbs.. and could you tell me the correct wattage and what ever i need to know for head light bulbs
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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The OEM wattage is 45w/65w. Thats the highest that the factory harness can handle. If you want a higher wattage bulb (Higher than 45w/65w) I recommend you change the entire harness. Southwestautoworks.com has them for $15.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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any suggestions on which one i should get the h4 9004 9005 9006 or 9007
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by n0izepollution
any suggestions on which one i should get the h4 9004 9005 9006 or 9007

yeah which ones are the best to get. id like to know too.
Old Jan 31, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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our light housings are made for 9004 bulbs, i think they'd be best
Old Feb 1, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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you might of burnt you harness, nd if ya did and you use you highbeams alot you might melt that as well. use piaa's they are suppose to be good. acually the best bulbs i ever used was ones from target from light glow. i loves those better than the piaa's. they were only like $12 i think to.
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