I bought new Sylvania "SilverStar" bulbs and had the shop where I bought them install them in 8/06. In 12/06, one burned out and then the other. I took them back and they replaced and installed them. Today, (2/07) I noticed the right one was burned out again. This time the shop charged me for a new bulb and labor to install saying that I must have a short. If I do have a short, what kind of shop do I take my Honda Accord to? I really hate taking it to the dealer because they are so expensive. Is there a way for me to check it?
2007-02-15 02:41:07 · 5 answers · asked by lowesman4e 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Either the bulbs are defective and prone to failing prematurely, or your car has such a rough ride that they are being damaged due to the vibration. The only electrical problem that would damage the bulbs would be a surge in power, which would be caused by a bad voltage regulator. However, this would be causing other bulbs to fail as well.
2007-02-15 02:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by raynebow_dlva 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard similar complaints from others about they Sylvania SilverStar bulbs...
The problem could be the bulbs, rather than your car.
2007-02-15 02:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Galaxie500XL 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Purchase a manuel for your car you know a repair manuel from like advanced auto parts and see what you are able to do if not able to do any of it i would take it to a shop. should be something simple but could be an electrical problem and then you should be taking it to a shop . I hope I helped . good luck .
2007-02-15 02:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
another problem could be the grease monkeys...If you touch the bulb the finger print [Grease] gets hotter and burns out...no kidding..
2007-02-15 03:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look up auto electricians in your phone directory they will sort the problem for you
2007-02-15 02:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋