2006-11-06 08:01:52 · 4 answers · asked by gudgeon killer 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I assume you mean just the bulbs aren't lasting as long as they should.
If that is the problem here are some suggestions:
1. lubricate the contact points of the bulb with electrical grease to prevent overheating in that area.
2. use the best quality bulb you can purchase (GE, Phillips, etc)
3. Check to see that water cannot contact the bulb (cracked lens, cracked assembly, assembled improperly)
4. be certain that your brake lights aren't staying on for prolonged times (faulty switch can cause them to remain lit, and never go off)
5. check that the bulbs, sockets, and assembly are securely fastened (vibrations lesson the lifespan of your bulbs).
6. try not to touch the glass portion of your bulb when replacing it (the oils on your skin will cause some bulbs to have a shortened life, doubt this is the case with your brake lights, but try it anyway)
2006-11-06 08:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by DrKenFeelgood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dirty or loose contacts will cause the bulb to overheat. Vibration from a loose assembly will kill the filaments fast.
2006-11-06 10:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a short somewhere
2006-11-06 11:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dodge is bad really bad everyone seems to have problems with them /..................
2006-11-06 08:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by *********** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋