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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 08:39 PM
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Is it safe? 90w bulb.

Hi, i would like to ask.

Im planning on changing the headlight bulb to 90w 2600k. I was wondering is it safe for me to replace the 40/55w to 90w?

Do i have to put some relays or additional wires to prevent the stock wires to be melted or get hot easier?
 
Old Sep 21, 2018 | 09:53 PM
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P=I*E solve for amps I=P/E

P=55W
E=12V
I=4.58 amps

P=90W
E=12V
I=7.5 amps

Its going to draw approximately 3 more amps then its suppose to. Can the stock headlight housing handle that? IDK. Stock wiring, what gauge is it? Probably not. Why not just use a 55W bulb?
 
Old Sep 22, 2018 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Huzairhaither
Hi, i would like to ask.

Im planning on changing the headlight bulb to 90w 2600k. I was wondering is it safe for me to replace the 40/55w to 90w?

Do i have to put some relays or additional wires to prevent the stock wires to be melted or get hot easier?
Are you sure it’s actually 90w bulbs? Maybe it’s 90w for the pair, making it only 45w per bulb.
 
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