C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Headlight low beam plug melted

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2013 | 03:31 AM
  #1  
Hotdawwgman's Avatar
Hotdawwgman
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default Headlight low beam plug melted

I need some help trying to find a low exam headlights plug... Looks like it melted. Where can I find a replacement to solder one in? I don't want to buy a whole new harness for one plug
Car is a 2001 Convertible... Please help guys


Last edited by Hotdawwgman; Nov 11, 2013 at 03:34 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2013 | 07:45 AM
  #2  
sunchaser73's Avatar
sunchaser73
Racer
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 488
Likes: 2
From: Myrtle Beach SC
Default

Try EFI Connection.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:35 AM
  #3  
MAC5's Avatar
MAC5
Drifting
20 Year Member
Veteran: Navy
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,761
Likes: 235
From: North Carolina
Default

They are available at almost all auto parts stores, Advance, Autozone, NAPA, etc. for a few dollars.

example:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...cket+connector

There is also a (heavy duty) high temp version if your interested

Properly splice it in and your back on the road.

Last edited by MAC5; Nov 11, 2013 at 09:55 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2013 | 11:59 AM
  #4  
Hotdawwgman's Avatar
Hotdawwgman
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Default

Thank you guys.. Any reason why it would melt?
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2013 | 12:31 PM
  #5  
chris308's Avatar
chris308
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,721
Likes: 104
From: Florida
Default

Arcing due to loose connection would be my guess.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2013 | 04:18 PM
  #6  
MAC5's Avatar
MAC5
Drifting
20 Year Member
Veteran: Navy
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,761
Likes: 235
From: North Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Another possible cause is over wattage light bulbs that a previous owner may have installed...........


Concur with above and Chris308's comment on loose connection. Over the years I've had to replace one connector in both my 2001 & 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokees. Only thing in common was both were on the low beam and I was running Wagner Truview headlight bulbs (correct wattage). Up until I installed Radioflyers ACA HID setup last month, ran the Wagner's in the 98 C5 for years without any problems.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:17 PM
  #7  
TheRadioFlyer's Avatar
TheRadioFlyer
Supporting Vendor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 8,541
Likes: 888
From: Republic of Texas
Default

Curious, were you using factory bulbs or aftermarket?
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Headlight low beam plug melted





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:48 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE