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10-21-2008, 08:23 PM
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Headlight Problem
I have this problem where every 3 months I have a headlight blow out...It seems that every time I drive more than 200 miles at a time I loose a headlight. Can anyone provide some insight? This is getting expensive! I even use a small bit of bulb grease ever time I change them!
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10-21-2008, 08:33 PM
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Drives: 2008 yaris hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: OHIO
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I know they won't replace the bulb itself, but if there is a problem with the wiring??? |
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10-21-2008, 09:36 PM
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Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008
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A short life in any halogen light is most commonly caused by a bad ground, by low voltage, or by excessive vibration. Examine all connections for dirty or corroded connections. You'll need a volt/ohm meter to check things out electrically. They're cheap, at $15 for basic models, or borrow one. |
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10-21-2008, 10:12 PM
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Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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Maybe your/the mechanic's hands are always oily at the moment of bulb install? That's a pretty common bulb killer.
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10-22-2008, 12:02 AM
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Drives: 5spd 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2007
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do you do any type of snorkeling in the yaris?
lol D:
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10-23-2008, 08:33 PM
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good point...but not sooooo recently that it would be a culprit...I mean would contact with water blow it out right away? I always use gloves and bulb grease when I install...No, I don't put the grease on the bulb ...just the connector...I use silverstar ultras....maybe I'll try a different brand to see if that is the reason |
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10-24-2008, 05:14 AM
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Drives: 5spd 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2007
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o.o i didn't think you WERE actually snorkeling, holy jebus
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10-24-2008, 12:11 PM
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Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008
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"bulb grease"??? I've never heard of that... Does the bulb manufacturer recommend it? Maybe try installation without it.
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