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pad - 30 Sep 2005 19:25 GMT

headlamp bulb keeps blowing only on passenger side any ideas please would
be helpfull

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trainfan1 - 30 Sep 2005 21:04 GMT

> headlamp bulb keeps blowing only on passenger side any ideas please would
> be helpfull

The next time you replace the bulb, don't let ANYTHING touch the glass
portion, INCLUDING your naturally body-grease-laden fingers!

Rob

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Sarge - 30 Sep 2005 23:58 GMT

pad wrote: "headlamp bulb keeps blowing only on passenger side any ideas
please would be helpfull"

Make sure that there is no mositure in the lens.
Do not touch the buld when installing it.

Sarge

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Big Al - 01 Oct 2005 07:53 GMT

> pad wrote: "headlamp bulb keeps blowing only on passenger side any ideas
> please would be helpfull"
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>
> Sarge

And, make sure the lamp assembly is tight. If it vibrates, the bulbs will
fail.

Al

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Repairman - 01 Oct 2005 14:18 GMT

Clean bulb with alcohol and do not let anything touch the glass after
cleaning and installing.
I always clean new bulbs since I've had them fail right out of the package
and there is no warranty on bulbs.

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> headlamp bulb keeps blowing only on passenger side any ideas please would
> be helpfull

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Zeppo - 03 Oct 2005 15:52 GMT

Check what other posters have said about keeping the bulb clean and not
touching it, but if it still fails you might have a bad socket.

Jon

> headlamp bulb keeps blowing only on passenger side any ideas please would
> be helpfull

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