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2002 cavalier headlight socket melted

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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 9:34 PM
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Default 2002 cavalier headlight socket melted

My 2002 cavalier keeps melting the drivers side headlight socket. I checked for bad wiring but found nothing. It always melts the center connector. This causes the light to be on but very dimm. Any ideas?? <edited><editID>snubber</editID><editDate>38657.8154976852</editDate></edited>
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 7:12 PM
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Default 2002 cavalier headlight socket melted



have you checked the power level to that socket?</P>
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 7:55 PM
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Default 2002 cavalier headlight socket melted

checked power with tester and its about 13v. I replaced the socket twice and they last about a month then i have to replace again
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 5:09 PM
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replied to your PM
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