halogen headlight bulbs keep burning out

hi its me alec · 06-11-2007, 02:30 PM

only on the right side - i've burned through two bulbs in two weeks. i searched around a little bit and couldn't find anything about this problem. does anyone know what could be causing this?

paraklas · 06-11-2007, 04:41 PM

what bulbs are you using? Philips Vision Plus or OEM seem to last a very long time unlike with some "xenon look" "hid effect" "blue/white" bulbs made in china.

Also check for discoloration on the copper bulb plug and for arc spots

whosechariot727 · 06-12-2007, 12:59 AM

Are you touching the glass part when installing? That will kill the bulbs life. Just my $.02

mycool · 06-12-2007, 01:08 AM

i have some xenon match bulbs for sale :]

06-11-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
hi its me alec Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 14,794 My Ride: BMWs + 1988 Pathy View My Garage	halogen headlight bulbs keep burning out only on the right side - i've burned through two bulbs in two weeks. i searched around a little bit and couldn't find anything about this problem. does anyone know what could be causing this? __________________

06-12-2007, 12:59 AM	#3
whosechariot727 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dunmore PA Posts: 676 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	Are you touching the glass part when installing? That will kill the bulbs life. Just my $.02 __________________ 2001 325i 5Mt, Black on Tanin Light Gunmetal ZHP Reps CF Csl Trunk Tinted Tails 4300k P46's 20% Tint

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06-11-2007, 04:41 PM	#2
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,404 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	what bulbs are you using? Philips Vision Plus or OEM seem to last a very long time unlike with some "xenon look" "hid effect" "blue/white" bulbs made in china. Also check for discoloration on the copper bulb plug and for arc spots