what would cause my low beams to burn out so quickly?
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Did you accidentally touch the bulbs with your skin, or get anything on them while installing? I usually install with rubber gloves on just in case.
i did not wear gloves while installing them to the best of my recollection.
The oils from your fingers will create a hot spot on the bulb. You have to wear latex gloves when you're installing headlight bulbs.
Also, Sylvania bulbs (SilverStars specifically) typically have a short life. That life is even shorter if you live in an area with very cold weather as you have a large temperature swing between cold "off" and hot "on".
Also, Sylvania bulbs (SilverStars specifically) typically have a short life. That life is even shorter if you live in an area with very cold weather as you have a large temperature swing between cold "off" and hot "on".
yup..these were silverstars..
ok..so it doesn't pay to get the more expensive bulbs here in PA than.
I also did Silverstars and had the same thing happen.
You've probably already seen this, but I went this route and have been very happy with the results:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...light-bulb-conversion-h11-h9-9005-9011-a.html
Still shorter life than the stock bulbs, but mine are over a year old now and still going.
You've probably already seen this, but I went this route and have been very happy with the results:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...light-bulb-conversion-h11-h9-9005-9011-a.html
Still shorter life than the stock bulbs, but mine are over a year old now and still going.
marshal
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there are also two different kinds of H11 bulb, most auto shops don't discriminate but you can find them online
H11A and H11B. H11A's are made for foglight applications with limited usage. they're bulb life is somewhere around ~300 hours. H11B's have their innards rotated slightly and are made to go in low beam applications and have a lifespan of about ~750 hours, like your typical incandescent automotive bulb.
H11A and H11B. H11A's are made for foglight applications with limited usage. they're bulb life is somewhere around ~300 hours. H11B's have their innards rotated slightly and are made to go in low beam applications and have a lifespan of about ~750 hours, like your typical incandescent automotive bulb.
It doesn't pay to get silverstar halogens.
Personally, the first thing I'm going to do with mine when it arrives in March is install a HID (XenonDepot) retrofit into mine. The OEM halogens were sadly depressing (especially compared to my LEDs in the NX), so I'm going to something brighter and more reliable (in comparison to brighter halogen options).
meder24
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H11b bulbs are different bulbs entirely. They cannot be used interchangeably with H11 designated applications.
Agree, and that is also a thermal cycle on the bulb depending if they aren't on very long.
This is even worse for HIDs.
flyrv9
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If you think you may have touched one of these type bulbs - or should it have become dirty some other way; it can be cleaned. Use a lint free cloth and some rubbing alcohol. Gently clean the bulb (it should be cool) and hold it up and inspect. Install without touching the glass. Gloves are a good idea as long as they don't have powder on them that could be left on the bulb.
BioHAzard050
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Yup. Because of that the auto parts store I work at is now giving out free latex gloves out with new bulbs. Heh, we got tired of people returning burned out bulbs.
