Headlights problem

by **The Swede** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:51 am

My wife's scoob drives about 200 miles per month and this is now the second time in 4 months BOTH headlamp bulbs go.

Anybody ever seen the problem?

I only have the problem in summer. My guess is that since the plastic used on the modern cars cools much less than glass, my bulbs are overheating. In winter this is never a problem as it's always cold, but in summer, with lights also running at day time...
However, that means some of you (living on the tropical British island) must have similar problems.

How often do you change blubs for the headlamps ?

Anybody knows about bulbs that generate less heat than standard items ? (I used rally bulbs in the beginning, which generate a lot of heat. Then changed to standard Philips Premium, but with a similar problem)...

by **WR1 Bro** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 5:27 pm

turn the stick next to the steering wheel mate! ON/OFF!

by **WR 1mposter** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:32 pm

I've had a few bulbs go :down:

b@sturds to change aswell :down:

make sure no fingers touch the lamp

but you probably know that :stupid:

by **WR1 Bro** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:37 am

How odd. I haven't had any bulbs go.

by **chris** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:30 am

WR1 Bro wrote:How odd. I haven't had any bulbs go.

Same here. 3 Subaru's in 3 years and never lost a single bulb anywhere on the car.

by **The Swede** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:40 am

Issue is we HAVE TO use lights all the time here, incl daytime.

These things are also located in a :2up:

place in the scoob. The left hand one which is hidden behind the battery and to replace the right hand one, you need to get the air intake off (or have Japanese hands).

Next up: rear shock absorbers. I now got both of them knocking :mad:

by **osaka** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 12:18 pm

try some PIAA bulbs -superwhite or chrome mirror white... or HID conversion.
if the PIAA bulbs do blow which is very rare then you will get a replacement provided its within 1 year.

by **The Swede** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:37 am

WR1 Bro wrote:How odd. I haven't had any bulbs go.

You never take it out when it's dark either :rofl:

by **WR1 Bro** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:50 am

So lame!

by **WR 1mposter** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:49 pm

Fooking both of em have gone again :mad:

off side went on Sun
near side went tonite!!! :mad:

this must be at least 10 times they have blown,
but the last 2 times both have gone within a few days of each other!!!
also when the 1st one went the remaining bulb went dimmer :confused:

by **osaka** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:31 am

what bulbs did you have in the car?

WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:Fooking both of em have gone again
off side went on Sun
near side went tonite!!!
this must be at least 10 times they have blown,
but the last 2 times both have gone within a few days of each other!!!
also when the 1st one went the remaining bulb went dimmer

by **WR 1mposter** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:24 pm

osaka wrote:what bulbs did you have in the car?

WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:Fooking both of em have gone again
off side went on Sun
near side went tonite!!!
this must be at least 10 times they have blown,
but the last 2 times both have gone within a few days of each other!!!
also when the 1st one went the remaining bulb went dimmer

there blue tints ones from local car parts dealer
specific name not sure but there

by **osaka** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:46 am

i think its time to invest in some PIAA bulbs. if you want blue tint then go for Plasma Spark Blue or if you want bright white then either chrome mirror white or super white. they are expensive around seventy quid+. but they are well worth it. i find most impreza owners prefer the chrome mirror or super white bulbs. You wont be dissapointed. and they will last a long time.

by **WR 1mposter** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:39 pm

osaka wrote:i think its time to invest in some PIAA bulbs. if you want blue tint then go for Plasma Spark Blue or if you want bright white then either chrome mirror white or super white. they are expensive around seventy quid+. but they are well worth it. i find most impreza owners prefer the chrome mirror or super white bulbs. You wont be dissapointed. and they will last a long time.

willpurchase some of those at the autosport show
if available

by **osaka** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:14 am

sorry dude.. PIAA is not allowed to retail at shows. plus they are there THU and FRI only. trade show.
we can sort some out for you with discount.

by **WR 1mposter** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:15 am

osaka wrote:sorry dude.. PIAA is not allowed to retail at shows. plus they are there THU and FRI only. trade show.
we can sort some out for you with discount.

how much for sidelight, dip, and main beam
or a fullset :lol:

and while your at it piaa wipers aswell

by **osaka** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:22 pm

main beam -


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