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[nomininolife]

We have fitted halogen headlamps to the mini, they are fitted with the standard wattage bulbs. We had only used normal headlamps until the other night, when we did a bit of country driving. We have found the earth bullet connector behind the grille has near enough melted through. Is this telling me they need a relay fitting or is it something more deeper rooted?



Thanks in advance

David

[Guess-Works.com]

The wires should be able to take it if you have a 50/55 bulb fitted, anymore than 55 watts full beam is not only illegal, but will also melt your wiring loom.. The other possibility is that there is a short.

Fitting a relay will not make any difference, as that'll only reduce the current though the wires to the switch and not the lamps.

[nomininolife]

Ok Thanks Guessworks

I will run a fresh earth and see how it goes.

[minislapper]

Did you fit the side lights as well? If not, make sure the old wires are fully covered and insulated as they can short against the headlight bowls.

[nomininolife]

Yes the sidelights are fitted.



David