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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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i just got my new head lights today. i get it all hooked up with the ddm 35w 5k bulbs, and then as soon as i turn them on i blow both headlight fuses. i triple checked my wiring its fine. i just keep blowing fuses. if i disconect on side the fuse wont blow and it will run the one just fine, then as soon as i hook both up it blows. i need help bad its to dark in the moring to not have working headlights
 
Old Nov 14, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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put a bigger fuse in... the headlights obviously need more power just dont over do it. do your research and find out how many amps the headlights should run at, and use a fuse just higher than that
 
Old Nov 14, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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Are you using a relay harness or are you going straight through the stock wiring?
 
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