[Dave in MN]

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

I use the direct fit halogens with original sockets---- I did rewire with heavier gauge aircraft wire, 45 years ago, no socket melting in 15 years of halogen use

I suspect you have H4 bulbs , they can be higher amperage, ---- I will look in some benz headlights to see what they used for sockets with h4 bulbs

Are you using 6 volt or 12 volt. The amp draw is about double on the 6 volt...causing the melting. (I purchase the 6 volt Halogen bulbs from Snyder's...I have not looked at the manufacturer.) I have a set of 12 volt Halogen on my other car and have had no trouble with them.

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