Chris, switch them OUT NOW! I too had 80 watt bulbs and I caught the 'burnage' at the last minute! The stock wattage for the HL is 55 Watts and the HighBeams are 60 Watts. Take the others out! Get rid of them!

 

What Dion said is correct. As long as the bulbs you put in are 55W/12V, you'll be Ok. For the high beams 60W/12V is what you need.

 

umm..yea, I have an '03 protege ES and I am looking to buy some aftermarket headlight bulbs but not sure what kind they require...H4? H1? 9006?...I dunno which ones, some help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

Whatever you do, don't get over wattage bulbs. I did...big mistake.

 

-hey Dion, how long did you have those bulbs in before you noticed the 'burnage' ?

 

well today I bought some StreetGlow, HID xenon-white bulbs...they are 100/90W

 

Those might burn out and melt something if you don't upgrade
the wiring harness.

 

Dude, those WILL FRY YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM!!!

It won't happen immediately, but it will burn up soon. The wires aren't meant to draw that much current, and will actually physically melt.

It's been said time and time again. Stick with stock wattage. Warranty doesn't cover this either, so unless you switch them out right away you're looking at some really expensive repairs out of your own pocket.

 

Probably three days, this was of course reading about what could happen, the good thing was/is now I know what to look for.

 

Nick said it best.

 

Woah! You're agreeing with me?!?!

 

aight guys, thanks....I guess I'll just have to see if the store will give me my money back, hopefully...