I just picked up a pair of PIAA Super white bulbs from my uncle. These were sitting in a ricer car his nephew previously owned, I don't know how long they've been sitting there but they're still in the plastic casing. I took the bulb out of the casing and started shaking it to see if I hear anything rattling (if burnt or something) and no noise. So I'm guessing they're ok.

Anyways, I wanna try to put these in my 96 4runner. I heard of ppl putting bulbs in their trucks, having them for a year, and then trying to put different bulbs afterwards and the previous bulbs like fried the wiring or something. I dunno.

But yea, these are the PIAA Super White Platinum Series H-4 Bulbs. 60/55W. Kelvin Rating of 3800.

In the instruction manual it asks these questions:

1) Lamp must take H-4 bulbs.

2) Lamp must be able to dissipate the heat created by this upgrade. *higher wattage bulbs will generate more heat

3) Bulb seat is clean (what is a bulb seat?)

4) Harness cannot be damaged. (How do I check that? Just look over it?)

5) If you are installing a higher wattage bulb, you must check to see if the relay harness is capable of the extra amperage. (How do I check that?)

So basically, would I be able to use these without hurting anything? And is there a write-up for installing new bulbs, or is it just REALLY easy?

Mpulver I know you recently put in new bulbs so I'm hoping you'll chime in.

And you too WhiteSR5 cuz i know you know a TON about this stuff

THanks!

 

The reason why the wiring gets fried is because with some of the cheap bulbs they run at like 85/80W which is way too much for the factory wire harness and it ends up frying it. Since these bulbs run at low watts they will be fine. I have been using Piaa's that have the same wattage, 60/55W, for a year and a half and no problems at all. So enjoy your FREE find!