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Low Beam - Frequent Bulb Failure (09 S80)

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Old May 27, 2016 | 09:13 AM
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Default Low Beam - Frequent Bulb Failure (09 S80)

2009 S80....Just replaced the Halogen bulb for the 2 time in less than a year. Drivers side low beam is frequently burning out? I read a little and wondering if this is a fuse issue, bulb issue, ballast issue...? Any ideas??
 
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Old May 29, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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brand of bulb? assuming you have standard H7 halogens not xenon HIDs I don't think you have a ballast. Also be careful not to touch the bulb part when installing - if oil (including from your fingers) gets on the bulb, it can heat up the bulb and shorten the life. Is the weather seal in good shape?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 09:02 PM
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I have the same issue. I changed the low beam bulb probably 3 or 4 times so far in a little over 2 years. Honestly it did not bother me as changing the bulb is incredibly easy and a bulb every 6-9 months is not something that will break the bank.
 
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