headlight wires
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Forum Name: Lights, Neon, LEDs, HIDs
Forum Discription: Under Car Lighting, Strobe Lights, Fog Lights, Headlights, HIDs, DRL, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Dashboard Lights, WigWag, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=31192
Printed Date: November 04, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Topic: headlight wires
Posted By: projectsl1
Subject: headlight wires
Date Posted: April 27, 2004 at 11:50 PM
I'm the less than-proud owner of a 93 saturn sl1, and I'm currently working on upgrading to HID conversion headlights. Can somebody tell me what the gauge wiring for headlamps is for most gm vehicles? Also, should I upgrade the gauge of the wire for HID lamps? If so, by how much? Thanks for any help!
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Posted By: chriswallace187
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 3:00 AM
Usually GM uses 16- or 18-gauge wiring for their lights. Assuming you're hooking up true HID as opposed to "HID-look" regular bulbs, you shouldn't need to use larger wire. HID bulbs actually draw less current - kind of like how fluorescent bulbs in a house are brighter but use less energy.
Posted By: auto02469
Date Posted: May 01, 2004 at 10:07 PM
when installing a HID system they make a special harness that come what all nessary wires and relay to do a proper HID conversion
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