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03-27-2016, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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Headlights are hot?
When my headlights are fully on the the lens of the headlight seems to get really hot is that normal or is there a problem? Quick opinions would help a lot thanks
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03-28-2016, 10:07 AM | #2 |
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if everything is stock then its normal. The bulbs do emit a decent amount of heat with the light and thats fine. It helps snow melt off in the winter too.
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03-28-2016, 10:50 AM | #3 |
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they are aftermarket headlights but I've had them on for a long time now but hadn't really noticed the hot lens until i touched them, no problems at all they work fine.
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03-28-2016, 11:47 AM | #4 | |
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But some heat is to be expected. The xenons are 35W and they're not 100% efficient at turning electricity into light--the best LEDs are around 22% efficient! So unless it actually burns you when you touch it, I wouldn't be too worried. |
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