i changed my light correctly as the previous one went, within 3 days this one has gone as well, it was working fine, what should i do? if i take it to a garage will it be expensive?
2006-12-11 20:10:26 · 9 answers · asked by Michael B 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sometime the alternator goes out causes too much voltage in the system blowing lightbulbs, check your battery voltage with the car running. a parts store will do this for you. voltage should be 13 or 14 volts, NOT 16 or 17
2006-12-11 20:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem a couple of months ago and it was moisture in the light that caused it. As I had just paid Cdn Tire $40 to change a light bulb I could not afford to spend anymore money on it, so I asked my brother what to do. He suggested I buy another light bulb at $10 and install it myself, which I did and I also took my hairdryer and dried out the light and caulked the outside of the light with a clear sylacone and have had no problems since. Good luck. Jean.
2006-12-12 00:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say gone do you mean the lens or the bulb , if its the bulb have your charge rate checked overcharging alternators very often cause that fault , if its the lens i would say it was faulty . i shouldn't think it would cost an arm and a leg in a garage
2006-12-12 07:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it a halogen light? Did you touch it with your bare hands? If yes to both questions, you left a fingerprint on the bulb and voided the warranty. If you made sure you didn't touch the bulb and used a clean cotton cloth or cotton gloves to handle it, take it back and tell them it failed in 3 days, and they should replace it.
2006-12-11 20:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is a problem in your charging system that is causing the lights to burn out prematurely ( and it is possible ), it will be the voltage regulator - not the alternator. More than likely it was it faulty lamp. "Sorry; no returns on electrical components" is usually what you will get from the store.
2006-12-11 20:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by kfhaggerty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get the charge rate of your car checked, if it over charging a bulb is the least of your worries, it could take out your ecu.
2006-12-12 08:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by TIM P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely got a dud, take it back for a replacement. Make sure its a branded bulb, not some cheapo chinese.
2006-12-11 20:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bad luck or you touched the glass when you installed it. Try another one.
2006-12-11 20:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your fuse-box to make sure you got the right fuse in the slot
2006-12-11 20:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by price 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋