low beam plug

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
167,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD
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CODY HOWLAND
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My driver side low beam plug burned out. I changed it several times all other lights work fine, bulb works on passenger side, but when I hook new wires to driver side melts plug.
Sep 15, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Just a possibility

Maybe the actual connector(s) inside the plastic are Sprung (not gripping its mate tightly) or corroded. This "loose" connection would get really hot and melt the plastic housing.

An auto parts store should have that whole pigtail and also have butt splices to connect the wires back together.

Also check the light housing for it holding water (may be cracked) water sloshing on the hot light.

I am banking on my first guess!

Let me know what you find!

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