2002 Chevrolet Blazer Does Electrical Connector On Low Beam Lights Keep Frying

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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why does the electrical connector on low beam lights keep frying
Dec 15, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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most likely a bad ground causing high resistance and high amperage to the connector.

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Dec 15, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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Need a lot more information than that. Both connectors at both head lights? One connector feeding both lights? The connector at the head light switch? How often does this happen, once a year, right away? What do you mean by "frying"? Does it burst into flames, melt, smoke, arc, or just stop working?
Dec 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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Hi ASEMaster6371. Merry Christmas.

You got that backward. High resistance in the connector will cause heat buildup but lower current, . . . like the lower water flow when you step on a garden hose.
Dec 18, 2012 at 2:11 AM
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