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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same problem I have with head lights burning out?
I have replaced the bulbs 2 or 3 times in a couple of years.
I replaced the last one for an inspection and two weeks later it's out.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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There is a fix, call your dealer. It is a very common problem!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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I had something a little similar on a 2001, I had a headlight bulb go out, replaced it. Then a week later the OTHER headlight bulb & it's turn signal went out. Odd. Replaced them also & so far it's been good. Although it's only been a month now.


Didn't know anything about the "fix".
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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It has something to do with resistors and electrical stuff that I have no knowledge about.

Call the dealer!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Turn off the DRL's, that should help the life of the bulbs.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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How much does this "fix" cost?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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I don't know, call the dealer and ask them. The lady before me must have had it done.

Do also turn off DRL's that can help bulb life.
 
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