CL-Slick

iTrader: (7)

I just installed 9005 yellow high beams and they are 100watt. My stock bulbs were 60watt. Will the new 100watt bulbs melt the headlight housing?

Moog-Type-S

It's possible......why not ask this in the CL forum?

CL-Slick

iTrader: (7)

I did, no answer.

Osamu

I think I did something similar in my legend without problems. I think the wiring harness might be of concern, but considering at least I don't drive more than a few minutes with my highbeams on at a time, I was never that concerned.

CL-Slick

iTrader: (7)

Same here, I only click them on to see signs so I guess it won't be a major problem.

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

i had 65w yellow 9005 bulbs in my cl before I got rid of it and it was fine. Why did you get 100watt 9005 bulbs?

CL-Slick

iTrader: (7)

I wasn't paying attention.

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

Well, i wouldn't recommend putting a bulb that obviously shouldn't be used in your car.

Buy the right bulb and do it and avoid the possibility of problems later.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

There are different types of these bulbs. Just cause it says 100W doesn't mean it is. Many bulbs have better optics that perform like a 100W but are really 65W. A lot of PIAA bulbs are this way.
If it is truly 100W then it's the wiring I would be more worried about. You could burn it out. But as stated your highbeams are not used much & if they are, for only shorts periods. You may be ok.

Also, Friday is slow here may want to give it a little time before you post the same question in another section.

CL-Slick

iTrader: (7)

ok, thanks fuzzy. I was taking the car out to the sticks in Mississippi and just wanted some info before screwing something up.