View Full Version : Left Headlight Blown 3 times
cassius
15-12-2006, 03:43 PM
Hi All,
wondering if n e one has had a similar or identicle problem. The left bulb in the headlight has blown 3 times in a matter of 4 months. I have had to buy them every time as honda said this is normal, but after three times, c'mon Honda.
Its going in for its 50k service next week and will get them to again look at this headlight.
Any of you got some idea?
Please help!!!!!
TypeG
15-12-2006, 03:54 PM
mine did the same with aftermarket halogen bulb but it went perfecly using the factory one.
I have blown a few +50 globes but that is to be expected (even the manufacturers of those globes say they have a shorter life span).
Is the dealer changing the globe for you cassius or are you doing it yourself? Perhaps without you knowing some fumbly person keeps on getting their fingers on the globe causing it to fail prematurely. A tiny finger print is enough.
aaronng
15-12-2006, 04:00 PM
Not normal if it is the stock bulb.
Aftermarket +50% ones last 8000-10000km, depending on the amount of vibration.
But since yours is only on the left side, it points to poor wiring/grounding and not vibration-caused.
As yfin said, don't touch the glass part at all.
EuroDude
15-12-2006, 05:14 PM
Ive had Philips BlueVisions installed for over 6 months and havent had a problem with them at all. I think they are +30%
Maybe there is a water leak in the left headlight assembly?
Or try the Philips next time, they are better quality than the cheap ones.
Bluevision = $60
CrystalVision = $100
aaronng
15-12-2006, 05:22 PM
Philips bulbs are expensive though.
Are the blue vision bulbs blue? Or white?
Osram is just as good.
EuroDude
15-12-2006, 05:29 PM
Philips bulbs are expensive though.
Are the blue vision bulbs blue? Or white?
You get what you pay for ;)
When I had my Civic, I used to buy the cheap $25 ones from KMart and they didnt last long at all, plus the light output was quite poor.
The Philips BlueVisions give out a bright white light, with a tiny bit of blue cut-off around the edges similar to HID's. Its definitely worth the extra $$ imo :thumbsup:
Osram is just as good.
I believe Osram and Philips (Both German companies) share various patents, so they are pretty much the best bulbs available.
hondar
15-12-2006, 05:39 PM
not say im blowing my own trumpet.
one of my customer wrote this
Hi Leo,
This is to confirm that I have received the Polarg bulbs. They are absolutely great and the best headlight bulbs I have ever fitted to my car (I have tested out the top of the range from both Narva and Phillips). Thank you for your prompt service. I look forward to when your website is up and running.
Regards,
Quang
I find polarg bulbs to be good. i test them before i sold them on the market.
aaronng
15-12-2006, 07:27 PM
You get what you pay for ;)
When I had my Civic, I used to buy the cheap $25 ones from KMart and they didnt last long at all, plus the light output was quite poor.
Kmart gets their from China. Those no brand ones. My Osram/Narva +50% which cost $24 are much better.
The Philips BlueVisions give out a bright white light, with a tiny bit of blue cut-off around the edges similar to HID's. Its definitely worth the extra $$ imo :thumbsup:
When you stand in front of your car and look at your headlights, are they white or yellow?
I believe Osram and Philips (Both German companies) share various patents, so they are pretty much the best bulbs available.
There aren't many exclusive patents for lightbulbs as the 20 year period would have expired. The only patentable part for now is the gas mixture used in the +50% bulbs. Does philips have a +50% type bulb?
EuroAccord13
15-12-2006, 09:08 PM
Philips and Hella Plus 50s are reliable..
Aftermarket Nipponese brands, I'd go Raybrigs...
Your constant blowing of the bulbs is definitely a grounding problem you are having in the car IF you haven't touched the glass as the oil in your hands burn the glass...
EuroDude
15-12-2006, 09:27 PM
When you stand in front of your car and look at your headlights, are they white or yellow?
.
They are white, with a hint of blue at certain angles.
Nothing like the stock yellow ones.
my_vtec77
15-12-2006, 10:41 PM
They are white, with a hint of blue at certain angles.
Nothing like the stock yellow ones.
Hi EuroDude, what is the temp. of the bulbs? Are they as bright as HID stock kit or brighter? I thinking to get one but not sure which one should i get. Thanks.
xiang
15-12-2006, 10:45 PM
yeah.. ive blown my second set of aftermarket lights. im using MTEC halogen bulbs.
Might invest in the polargs.
As stated before by the other guys, it should be normal for aftermarket bulbs to give out early.
A bit weird if the stock ones are blowing that quick.
EuroDude
15-12-2006, 10:49 PM
Hi EuroDude, what is the temp. of the bulbs? Are they as bright as HID stock kit or brighter? I thinking to get one but not sure which one should i get. Thanks.
The Temp is 4000k, and they have a decent brightness and light up the road very well.
Not as bright as HID's, but what Halogen is? :p
TypeG
15-12-2006, 11:06 PM
The Temp is 4000k, and they have a decent brightness and light up the road very well.
Not as bright as HID's, but what Halogen is? :p
Halogen is all those normal light bulbs without the need of ballast.
EuroAccord13
16-12-2006, 12:09 AM
4000 Kelvins is pure white...
You have to understand that with higher kelvins on bulbs (not HID), it's not going to give you distance, they are merely duplicating daylight brightness...
aaronng
16-12-2006, 12:21 AM
The Temp is 4000k, and they have a decent brightness and light up the road very well.
Not as bright as HID's, but what Halogen is? :p
4000K is just the colour, not the brightness.
Stock Euro HIDs are 4300K.
EuroDude
16-12-2006, 01:02 AM
um yeh I know the Temp is the colour, not the brightness ftw.
I was answering two of my_vtec77's separate questions :)
cassius
16-12-2006, 01:20 AM
Thanks for your replies.
Guys, the bulbs have always been replaced by the Honda tech. They are the lights on a standard euro (2005). If its a grounding or earth problem, where is the best place to look? Should i follow the wiring from teh light?
Dont suppose I could use this as a comparison, but ive owned a couple of cars and never have I had a headlight blow this many times in the cars life.
Cheers
Clay
I have had lots of dramas with cheap lamps you buy from car shops and service stations esp the Austa brand and to a less extent Motogard ones.
If it's during the day I get from my mechanic who stocks the Wurth brand, and if it's afterhours I get the Narva lamps from selected service stations in Perth. I make sure I get ones with a E1 mark etched/moulded on the metal part of the lamp. Lesser quality ones are typically E3, E4, E6 etc and the cheap and nasty don't even have an E mark at all.
Bought some Hella +50 H1 lamps for my C Class and they are great! Made by phillips with E1 markings.
aaronng
16-12-2006, 11:08 AM
My Narva +50% are made by Osram and have the E1 stamped on it. $24 a pair too.
industrie
16-12-2006, 04:15 PM
simple solution...get some HID's
any chance the retaining clip is broken or not secured properly and thus vibrating too much thus damaging the white hot lamp filament?
tron07
16-12-2006, 10:54 PM
Planing to get some of this... anyone interested?
http://www.lighting.philips.com.hk/apr/content/36/1589/pkg_h1dvnsk.jpg
Diamond Vision is 5000k. If cant locate this will get the Crystal Vision, I think thats 4300K. If cant find it, will get Orasm instead. Autobahn selling em for almost $100 or more.... scare the hell out of me when I ask about the price last time....probably I can get em for half the price.
I have used 4000k bulbs before and the stock euro aint 4000k
Old 4000k H4 orasm box for previous car...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/611000-611999/611758_67.jpg
Philips Diamond Vision have been really crap for me - had a blown bulb twice (both on the driver's side) in the space of 8 months.
No such problems with the stock and Bosch bulbs (which lasted for 3 years) I had used in the past.
EuroDude
16-12-2006, 11:43 PM
When I bought the BlueVisions, the sales dude said that the CrystalVision were illegal because they are too bright, but not sure if thats really true or not.
But yeah the Phillps/Osram bulbs are decent bulbs ftw. The BlueVisions are only $60 and worth a try especially if ur car has projectors (u get a nice blue cut-off like HID's).
havent tried the DiamondVisions though.. The $100 CrystalVisions seems to be a bit of a rip off though..
4000k for the stock bulbs seems excessive, they seemed very yellow to me.. 3200k seems more like it.
aaronng
17-12-2006, 12:48 AM
I have used 4000k bulbs before and the stock euro aint 4000k
Old 4000k H4 orasm box for previous car...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/611000-611999/611758_67.jpg
The Osram cool blues still look yellow. No way do they look like 4000K. I have a pair.
clowdz
17-12-2006, 01:51 AM
When I bought the BlueVisions, the sales dude said that the CrystalVision were illegal because they are too bright, but not sure if thats really true or not.
But yeah the Phillps/Osram bulbs are decent bulbs ftw. The BlueVisions are only $60 and worth a try especially if ur car has projectors (u get a nice blue cut-off like HID's).
havent tried the DiamondVisions though.. The $100 CrystalVisions seems to be a bit of a rip off though..
4000k for the stock bulbs seems excessive, they seemed very yellow to me.. 3200k seems more like it.
Anyone know where I can buy these in Perth? I know Autobarn sell em, but we don't have these stores in WA =(
EuroDude
17-12-2006, 02:10 AM
Anyone know where I can buy these in Perth? I know Autobarn sell em, but we don't have these stores in WA =(
The Bluevisions? Have a look on eBay.
a quick ebay search found these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Bluevision-H1-Bulbs-Pair-Plus-Side-Lights_W0QQitemZ200059534049QQihZ010QQcategoryZ722 35QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem
The H1's also come with a pair of standard wedge bulbs to use for your parking lights, but I used LED parkers instead > check out www.superbrightleds.com , look for the '168' wedges
clowdz
17-12-2006, 12:52 PM
I'm a little hesitant in buying off eBay as if the bulbs are faulty when they arrive, I do not want to have to post them back for replacements.. :( Anyone else know of any stores where these can be purchased in Perth? Thanks
tron07
17-12-2006, 05:05 PM
check the philips web site and see where is their dealers....
EuroDude
17-12-2006, 08:12 PM
clowdz, Surely there is a SuperCheap / Repco / Autoone or similar shop near u that sell them
clowdz
17-12-2006, 11:46 PM
clowdz, Surely there is a SuperCheap / Repco / Autoone or similar shop near u that sell them
Checked the Philips site, apparently the only resellers of the Bulb in Australia are Autobarn, 4WD Warehouse and some other shops I neverheard of.. . Been to the above mentioned and they don't stock philips bulbs. Oh well.
EuroAccord13
18-12-2006, 12:16 AM
Burson Automotive stock Philips bulbs too...
Lowenhart
18-12-2006, 12:32 AM
Anyone know where I can buy these in Perth? I know Autobarn sell em, but we don't have these stores in WA =(
Coventrys would be your best bet, otherwise I've seen some Autopro's stock Philips globes.
Anyone know where I can buy these in Perth? I know Autobarn sell em, but we don't have these stores in WA =(
I buy the +50% Hellas with blue tint ( prob true 3600K ) frpm Auto One in Osborne Pk in the same complex as the Good Guys. Not expensive either, It think $18-20 for a H1 and bit more for a H4, I bought a fair of those for my BMs and my Merc. I won't spend too much $ on Halogen lamps, if one spends mroe than $100 for a pair you might as well put that sum towards a good xenon conversion kit if appropriate for your headlight design.
clowdz
18-12-2006, 07:51 AM
Unfortunately "other places I never heard of" includes Bursons.. yup you guessed it none in WA again.. heh :( . Hrmmm, didn't think to check coventrys, might give em a ring this week.
_CiVIC_
18-12-2006, 03:37 PM
we have a Burson's autoparts shop in sydney... in Hoxton Park... if anyone wants further info pm me ;) :thumbsup:
tron07
06-01-2007, 07:53 PM
I got my Philips Crystal Vision H1 (4300K) already... about 100 bucks. Diamond (5000K) is about 20 extra but decided not due to the extra price and harder to see in the rain. Maybe next time will get it.
Ronin 09
10-01-2007, 07:29 AM
back on your query - what year is your car? the earlier Euros had problems with moisture collecting in the headlight - this could be causing your blown globes... It is a warranty item though (i assume - my dealer changed out the whole headlight).
cassius
24-01-2007, 12:39 PM
They have replaced the bulb this time under warranty. They removed the entire headlight, check all connections and put it all back together. Said they had to remove the front bumper to get at the light. Anyway, things have gone good so far (several weeks) and no more blown lights. The only difference now is that the one they replaced is whiter than the other side. Must be a different bulb.
I asked them about the difference in colour and said they also noticed it. They said if it goes again, they will replace both headlights and bulbs and see how it goes.
Cant complain about teh service as they are trying there best to resolve it and not turn me away and say "thats normal"
Cheers
Clay
repeated_love
16-04-2009, 11:14 PM
I have had a similar issue with my lights but not just front also back and the onein the centre of the back windshield. I also had issues with iPod and now my stero is constantly on but that's because I got angry and ripped the speaker wire out after aannoying popping sound.
I own 94 Accord and would put money on it being a grounding problem however how can I confirm and fix this DIY or do I have to take it to auto electrics?
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