Bugeyemy01

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Has anyone had an issue with using higher rated H4 bulbs (Philips, Osram, Halfords etc.) in 'standard' bugeye headlights???

I was warned by dealer that they have had a number of Bugeye owners who have 'cooked' the bulb connectors when they upgraded from the standard H4 bulb to the brighter H4's from Philips, Osram, Halford Extreme/Ultra etc. Xenon bulbs.

I'd like brighter output but don't want to cook the wires/connector and have to get new ones spliced in.

DT-SPD

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Will only be a problem if the new bulbs are pulling too much current. If the wattage is the same then no problem. Most uprated bulbs use a different gas and filament to achieve the increased brightness, the actual wattage is the same.

alcazar

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As above^^^
Unless you use higher WATTAGE bulbs, there should be no problem.

scoobynewbie72

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make sure the connection is nice and tight, the loose connection is what will cause the damage.

Bugeyemy01

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Thanks for the advice I'll check the connector when I change the bulbs over.