Fog Lights

[99_4Runner]

I keep having to replace the drivers side fog light blub constantly. I just installed 4000k Yellow fogs this weekend and on my to work this morning I notice it was out again. I have had the electrical tested and no shorts or spikes were found!

Anyone have any ideas? Should I look into replacing my fog lights?
:ybrick:

 

[SilverBullet01]

is there corrosion in there? I just had to replace my passenger side bulb and it was full of water so I left the back off of the light so it could hopefully dry out in the sun.

otherwise what kind of bulbs are you getting, and where from?

 

[99_4Runner]

The light itself it dry and has a good seal. I have not noticed any moisture in it at all.
I got the latest bulbs off of e-bay thru Formula-j87. Before that I got the bulbs from Kragen.

 

[SKIDMRK]

in addition to moisture, it's possible that the contacts are corroded inside the housings. hit them up with a small wire brush and put new bulbs in.

This should help to keep further moisture out of the housings. have helped me thus far and i'm in rainy, rainy washington: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/87159-those-hella-micro-des-fogging.html (edit: just read that you have no moisture, but never hurts to do)

Make sure you're not touching the glass or the oils in your skin will kill a bulb fast. I've also found that cheap bulbs, expecially those with massive amounts of colored coating on them blow FAST. I've seen them go within a matter of days. A clean, quality bulb should last a long time.

 

[99_4Runner]

I've also found that cheap bulbs, expecially those with massive amounts of colored coating on them blow FAST. I've seen them go within a matter of days. A clean, quality bulb should last a long time.

I think that is the problem, cheap bulbs, I will clean the contacts and replace them tonight with the clear ones I have and see what happens. Thanks for the input!