Date: July 2nd 2009

> I have notice alot of 'black powdered' stuff on the connector of the bulb,
> probably the remains of the burned connector, but there is no way for me to
> reach it and clean it? Is there an easy of cleaning the connector on the
> bulbs end? I tried putting my finger up there (I know this sounds dirty, but
> let's just stick to the topic ;) hehe) but I can't reach it all the way...
> do you guys think it might be that black powder coating causing this? And is
> there an easier way of clean that?

You need to replace both the harness and the bulb at the same time, or
else the problem will come right back. Once a connector has burned to
the point where there is carbon on it, you should just replace it.
Both sides of the connection get burnt. The carbon will cause poor
connection with the new harness, resulting in the harness side getting
burnt again.

If the harness is very new, you could try a new bulb, clean the
harness side as well as you can, and use the dielectric grease to try
to keep the connection in good condition. It might work, or it might
not. If it doesn't work, replace both at the same time next time
around.

-Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4
'93 3000GT VR4