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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 02:50 PM
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Problems with Cool Blue headlights in my Firebird!!!

I love these lights, I put them in about 2 years ago, the past few times I'v used my highbeams, they'll work for about 1-2minutes and then my headlights go out completly, the low beams will come back on when I flick the lever back, the low beams will continue to work w/out a problem. I don't know if it's a problem with the lights(too many watts maybe). My question is, where are the relays and circuit breakers for the headlights(87Firebird vinH). My friend said the relay should be on the driverside inner fender, but I can't find one anywhere, I do have on the the pasengerside though, as well as a few realys on the firewall(driverside). You guys got any ideas...this is bugging the chit out of me!!
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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Anyone?:hail:
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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youve got some kind of short because the only reason these would be going out after a certain amount of time would be from overheating (too many ohms, resistance, in a wire) thats all i can tell you.
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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mine filled with water. called the 1(800) number and they said they had problems with the 6054CB. they sent me 2 more free.

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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Originally posted by 91-Z-Speed
youve got some kind of short because the only reason these would be going out after a certain amount of time would be from overheating (too many ohms, resistance, in a wire) thats all i can tell you.
I don't think it's ashort, b/c wouldn't that blow the fuse?, plus it happens everytime I try to use the high beams..maybe they trip the circuit breaker? or a faulty switch?
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Old Nov 2, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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check the wires. sometimes they get worn out and dont stay connected all the time.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 09:18 PM
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Are the cool blue lights just a stock replacement bulb or are there mods involved? I assume by cool blue that they just give you that brighter blue color, right? Thanks
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 09:40 PM
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headlight switch

I had the same problem with the headlights on my 86 IROC, though they are not the same brand as yours. The highbeams would work for a few minutes and then go completely dark. I could always switch back to low beams, just like you.

In my case, the problem was with the headlight switch itself (attached to the pull-out **** on the dash). The switch was getting too hot apparently. I replaced the switch ($60.00 part) and the problem hasn't come back.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 04:04 PM
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Originally posted by 383 rocket bird
Are the cool blue lights just a stock replacement bulb or are there mods involved? I assume by cool blue that they just give you that brighter blue color, right? Thanks
it's a stock replacement bulb. with a very light blue hue to it. definately brighter. for the pontiacs its h6054cb
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks sounds like a decent appearance mod. Like to get some for the fog lights too and complete the look.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
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word of the wise. when you call, don't tell them they are 2 years old. the warranty is for 2 seasons.
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:58 AM
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I heard that the output on the cool blues was not that great which led me to install the GE High Output lamps (whcih I'm very impressed with by the way). Aren't the cool blues a 35 watt lamp, same as the standard replacement??? Whereas the HOs are 55 watt.
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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If you've got the money go for a true HID kit instead of just blue imitations. HID kits may be about 400 dollars but the difference from any halogen bulb is absolutely amazing. My brother installed HID lights on his '97 F-150 and they are awesome.
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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It's not about having the money, I just can't justify spending that much money on a head light mod.
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 05:55 AM
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hey where can i get a set of the blue headlights for a camato
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:09 PM
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
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the same place you get them for firebirds. your local parts store.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Re: Problems with Cool Blue headlights in my Firebird!!!

whats a website where i can buy blue bulbs for my 87 firebird?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Re: Problems with Cool Blue headlights in my Firebird!!!

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whats a website where i can buy blue bulbs for my 87 firebird?
is call GOOGLE
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