Electrics: H7 bulb socket

[Andrew Hutton]

Hello from s40 2002:
Front head light H7 bulbs socket with its 2 incorperated wires is both slightly melted and broken beyond use. Have obtained a new 2 wire socket. To attach it I will need to cut the present wires back slightly and then attach the new socket - with the use of 2 wiring connecters which will be taped over with insulation tape thereafter.
Is there anyone who can tell me if this is safe enough? Andrew

[rxtian]

If you have a heat gun and enough access, I’ve heard good things about these:
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[Clan]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hutton

Hello from s40 2002:
Front head light H7 bulbs socket with its 2 incorperated wires is both slightly melted and broken beyond use. Have obtained a new 2 wire socket. To attach it I will need to cut the present wires back slightly and then attach the new socket - with the use of 2 wiring connecters which will be taped over with insulation tape thereafter.
Is there anyone who can tell me if this is safe enough? Andrew

solder is best there to keep the volt drop as low as possible with the highish current . were you using the volvo low life H7 bulbs? Never seen that problem before with those headlamps ..