Left Headlight Blown 3 times

[cassius]

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]

mine did the same with aftermarket halogen bulb but it went perfecly using the factory one.

[yfin]

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]

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]

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]

Philips bulbs are expensive though.
Are the blue vision bulbs blue? Or white?

Osram is just as good.

[EuroDude]

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

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

When you stand in front of your car and look at your headlights, are they white or yellow?

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They are white, with a hint of blue at certain angles.
Nothing like the stock yellow ones.

[my_vtec77]

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.