Factory fog lights melting!

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I couldn't get factory fog lights installed when I ordered the truck, but ordered a factory set from the dealership, put them on & they worked fine. Lately, I started to notice a dark, retangular 1/2" square, spot in the center of each lense. Closer examination revealed a melting, or slight bubbling of the inside surface, right in the center. I guess the bulb must be too hot or too close to the lense? I use these at all times at night, if my headlights are on, usually, so are the fog lights. Anybody else notice it yet?... ... ... DDG

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Dennis Garrett, Eudora, KS.
Locomotive Engineer/Red Ram driver!
1997 2500, 2WD, Auto, 3:54, 230 HP TST kit, Leather, Bull Ring tie downs, Diamond Tread running boards & box,K&N air filter, Aux. trans filter, Westach Combo Boost & EGT, Trans & Engine oil temp gauges. 3-Pos. TC lock up switch.

 

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Dennis, Bring the truck to the dealer and show them. You are not running over wattage bulbs are you?

 

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Those are only 35 watt bulbs, or at least the factory lights I looked at were. I installed 85 watt piaa ambers for fog and rain. 35 watts shouldn't be causing any damage.

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98. 5,24v,3/4 ton,2wd,lsd,5sp
blue box hp enhancement

 

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Nope, they are what ever came with them when I bought the kit, right out of Sunflower Dodge, Olathe, KS. I did have one burn out in Gillete, Wy. last year, but I replaced it with a High $ original Dodge/Mopar bulb

 

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Had to run out and check mine, (bare feet and all) A-OK! Mine have been in use since 96 and I use them for daytime running lights too. Sounds like you got a bad set. Regards,Dave

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Dave Hauser, 96 3500 4x4 extended, auto 4:10 LSD, K&N, tow hooks, fog lights, custom front reciever hitch and mount for 8000 Ramsey winch, alum diamond plate box and running boards, Dodge dually mudflaps, tow 18' flatbed, 69 Vette, 89 HD FLHS