i just bought krypton bubls for my 97 maxima they are 100w/80w will my wiring burn off from these bulbs they seem to be working fine im just curious.. thanks
alex

 

Yes.

My suggestion... either do one of two things.

1) Get rid of those bulbs and get some Philips BlueVisions instead. Stock wattage but brighter and whiter than stock.

or

2) Get an aftermarket headlight harness.

 

how long do you thnk it will take the wiring to burn out and what are some effects that would be noticable if the wiring is gonna go..

 

It depends on driving habits.

Usually drive during the day and occasionally at night? Or you a night person and drive at night a lot.

Not sure about symptoms, but I'm sure flickering and headlights going out are some signs.

But why would you wait until your harnesses are fried before doing something?



Spend a little money now in order to prevent headaches and more money later.

 

what im wondering is what is meant by fried headlights.. or a fried harness... why does it matter on what kind of bulbs they are if they cause so much damage why aer they sold. im not saying that you are wrong and that im right im just tryingto find out some info on the situation thanks again
alex

 

The current draw going to a bulb is determined by the bulb installed. even though the fuse will allow higher wattage, eventually the higher current draw may ruin your stock wiring. an aftermarket wiring harness uses a relay which turns your stock wiring into a "switch" and the main current draw comes directly from the battery.

 

Fried harness ... I'm sure somebody has a pic ... but it looks like someone took a lighter and held it under the plastic where you plug the bulb in. Looks like someone literally fried the harness.

I'm not exactly sure of the exact reasons, but I'm pretty sure one reason is that the stock headlights are 55w/65w.

Then you plug in headlights that are 100w/80w ... they run hotter (maybe?) and draw more power.