Damn fog lights
#1
Damn fog lights
I dont know what the deal is, but I JUST bought ANOTHER set of Silverstar Ultra 9005's for my fogs and within 3 weeks the passenger blew AGAIN! This is like the 3rd set Ive went through in 6 months and Im getting tired of it! Im honestly thinking about undoing the foglight mod and go back to the $5 headlight bulbs because I cant afford these stupid bulbs anymore! Anyone else having this problem?
#4
I've seen people report this problem. But... I've used them on 4 different cars and have only ever had one blow out on me.
I very throughly wipe them down with cotton and rubbing alcohol. Then make sure not to touch the glass on *anything* once they have been cleaned.
When I do that.. I've no problems in years of using them. (except for the one)
Rich
I very throughly wipe them down with cotton and rubbing alcohol. Then make sure not to touch the glass on *anything* once they have been cleaned.
When I do that.. I've no problems in years of using them. (except for the one)
Rich
#5
Me personally....I had them in my ranger...them put them in my parent Lincoln Continental, I have the Ultras in my subaru, Ultras in my parents Escort, and Ultras in my chevy(H4 conversion lamps)........all have been in the rigs at least a year...no problems. Are you sure you not touching the glass?? Oils from fingers + heat of the buls = dead bulb.
#6
#7
Same thing here bud, don't worry about it.
As I mentioned here :
You need to get yourself the proper 9145 fog light bulbs. the 9005's need a little lovin' to get into the hole, and because of this, it doesn't make a tight seal. I hear your frustration though, buying a new bulb every couple months is a PITA and expensive. I've had my 9007's (headlights) for over two years now and haven't needed to replace any yet *knocks on wood*.
As I mentioned here :
You need to get yourself the proper 9145 fog light bulbs. the 9005's need a little lovin' to get into the hole, and because of this, it doesn't make a tight seal. I hear your frustration though, buying a new bulb every couple months is a PITA and expensive. I've had my 9007's (headlights) for over two years now and haven't needed to replace any yet *knocks on wood*.
#8
#10
Thanx for the insight guys, I hit a deer last winter; everything below my hood got replaced. That may be so. Im thinking about maybe trying my extra set of 9145 stockers for a while AFTER I try to check and seal behind my foglight because after all, it is winter, it could get wet easily. Thank you again for your suggestions, Ill keep you p[osted on if it works.
#11
How hard are these to replace? I'm a newbie to Ford but bought an 06 Ranger yesterday and didn't notice the fog lights were out until I got it home and it got dark. I know I should have checked it over better now but how do I just replace the bulbs? I also have one out on my bumper for the plate.
thx
thx
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