headlight bulb keeps needing replacement
#7
I did see one go after only a few days, I'm not doing much night driving at the moment and the one I changed two weeks ago is still ok. I do also get occasional static shocks when closing the car door. I'm always very careful not to touch the bulb when I replace it (and I'm actually getting quite good at replacing them now). No more clues on what the problem could be though, but wonder if excessive vibration could be causing it?
#8
Static is difficult to track. For example the friction of the belts can cause static. I recall back in the days people mounted straps under their cars that touched the ground. These straps supposed to drain static to earth, the real earth.
Vibration definitely can damage the filaments in bulbs. But the worst would be excessive amps going through. Typically flicking the switch to ON sends a power surge to the receiving device.
I would try to take some measurements in the circuits.
Here is a useful website: Voltage Drop Testing
Let us know if you can track it down.
Vibration definitely can damage the filaments in bulbs. But the worst would be excessive amps going through. Typically flicking the switch to ON sends a power surge to the receiving device.
I would try to take some measurements in the circuits.
Here is a useful website: Voltage Drop Testing
Let us know if you can track it down.
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