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Headlights
Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other burned out. Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a wiring problem with the CRV. Any suggestions would be welcomed. -- Posted at author's request, using fully moderated http://www.AutoBoardz.com/Honda-CRV-forum-123.html interface |
Re: Headlights
Coger wrote:
> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. Been using SilverStars for about two years. Had them in two Buicks and two Chrysler Town & Country's. They do not seem to have much life in any of the cars. Of the four cars, the only one that I THINK has not blown one or two of the bulbs is the 2003 T&C but we've only had that one for a little over one year. When they work, they're great, when they blow it's real expensive to replace. BTW, whether I touch them or not, the glass is cleaned with alcohol before installation. I don't know what bulb Honda uses in my 06 Accord EX but I suspect when I need a replacement, I'll hit their parts department. Great lighting on mine regardless of whether I'm using high or low beams. Anyone else notice a significant improvement? |
Re: Headlights
Coger wrote:
> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. Been using SilverStars for about two years. Had them in two Buicks and two Chrysler Town & Country's. They do not seem to have much life in any of the cars. Of the four cars, the only one that I THINK has not blown one or two of the bulbs is the 2003 T&C but we've only had that one for a little over one year. When they work, they're great, when they blow it's real expensive to replace. BTW, whether I touch them or not, the glass is cleaned with alcohol before installation. I don't know what bulb Honda uses in my 06 Accord EX but I suspect when I need a replacement, I'll hit their parts department. Great lighting on mine regardless of whether I'm using high or low beams. Anyone else notice a significant improvement? |
Re: Headlights
Coger wrote:
> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. Been using SilverStars for about two years. Had them in two Buicks and two Chrysler Town & Country's. They do not seem to have much life in any of the cars. Of the four cars, the only one that I THINK has not blown one or two of the bulbs is the 2003 T&C but we've only had that one for a little over one year. When they work, they're great, when they blow it's real expensive to replace. BTW, whether I touch them or not, the glass is cleaned with alcohol before installation. I don't know what bulb Honda uses in my 06 Accord EX but I suspect when I need a replacement, I'll hit their parts department. Great lighting on mine regardless of whether I'm using high or low beams. Anyone else notice a significant improvement? |
Re: Headlights
Coger wrote:
> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. Been using SilverStars for about two years. Had them in two Buicks and two Chrysler Town & Country's. They do not seem to have much life in any of the cars. Of the four cars, the only one that I THINK has not blown one or two of the bulbs is the 2003 T&C but we've only had that one for a little over one year. When they work, they're great, when they blow it's real expensive to replace. BTW, whether I touch them or not, the glass is cleaned with alcohol before installation. I don't know what bulb Honda uses in my 06 Accord EX but I suspect when I need a replacement, I'll hit their parts department. Great lighting on mine regardless of whether I'm using high or low beams. Anyone else notice a significant improvement? |
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Coger <none@000.com> wrote in
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com: > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. > What's your voltage measure with the engine running and the lights on? Maybe a bad Voltage regulator? I've heard Silverstars have short lives,but not that short. The other poster is right;you have to keep your skin from contacting the glass bulb,the oils burn and cause a hot spot and early failure. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
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Coger <none@000.com> wrote in
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com: > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. > What's your voltage measure with the engine running and the lights on? Maybe a bad Voltage regulator? I've heard Silverstars have short lives,but not that short. The other poster is right;you have to keep your skin from contacting the glass bulb,the oils burn and cause a hot spot and early failure. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
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Coger <none@000.com> wrote in
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com: > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. > What's your voltage measure with the engine running and the lights on? Maybe a bad Voltage regulator? I've heard Silverstars have short lives,but not that short. The other poster is right;you have to keep your skin from contacting the glass bulb,the oils burn and cause a hot spot and early failure. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Headlights
Coger <none@000.com> wrote in
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com: > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. > What's your voltage measure with the engine running and the lights on? Maybe a bad Voltage regulator? I've heard Silverstars have short lives,but not that short. The other poster is right;you have to keep your skin from contacting the glass bulb,the oils burn and cause a hot spot and early failure. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
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"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com... > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6 Mike |
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"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com... > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6 Mike |
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"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com... > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6 Mike |
Re: Headlights
"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com... > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6 Mike |
Re: Headlights
"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com... > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. > > -- I'll agree wit the short lifespan on these Sylvania SilverStars as others have mentioned.. Put them in my '05 Accord and about 6 months later one blew out. Thought it was a fluke. A few months later, the 2nd one blew! I like the whiter light and don't feel these are as blinding to other drivers as some other lighting out there. When it blows again I'll think of replacing both with the OEM or something else. Anyone else have any luck with something similar to these Sylvanias? -Dave |
Re: Headlights
"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com... > Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out, > 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs. > In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other > burned out. > Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a > wiring problem with the CRV. > > Any suggestions would be welcomed. > > -- I'll agree wit the short lifespan on these Sylvania SilverStars as others have mentioned.. Put them in my '05 Accord and about 6 months later one blew out. Thought it was a fluke. A few months later, the 2nd one blew! I like the whiter light and don't feel these are as blinding to other drivers as some other lighting out there. When it blows again I'll think of replacing both with the OEM or something else. Anyone else have any luck with something similar to these Sylvanias? -Dave |
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