Re: Headlights
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. . > "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com: > >> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message >> news:ovGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. . >>> "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 >> >> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave >> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the >> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting >> them back in.. >> >> -Dave >> >> >> > > wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other > solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils. Right. I was actually going to wipe them with glass cleaner. I can change the bulbs pretty quick now but it's still a PITA in these newer Accords. -Dave |
Re: Headlights
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. . > "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com: > >> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message >> news:ovGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. . >>> "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 >> >> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave >> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the >> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting >> them back in.. >> >> -Dave >> >> >> > > wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other > solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils. Right. I was actually going to wipe them with glass cleaner. I can change the bulbs pretty quick now but it's still a PITA in these newer Accords. -Dave |
Re: Headlights
"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. . > "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com: > >> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message >> news:ovGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. . >>> "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 >> >> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave >> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the >> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting >> them back in.. >> >> -Dave >> >> >> > > wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other > solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils. Right. I was actually going to wipe them with glass cleaner. I can change the bulbs pretty quick now but it's still a PITA in these newer Accords. -Dave |
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