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Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

posted by  VolvoSteel on  Mon Sep 7 06:18 CST 2009
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In my 2003 V70 i go through headlight bulbs like every 10K anyone else have this issue?








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    Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  740madness on  Thu Sep 10 14:40 CST 2009
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    I had the same issue was using this silver tip from sylvannia

    I bought these cheapos Greenlite (manufacturer) and they seem to last a lot longer.








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    Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  Ketchb on  Thu Sep 10 04:25 CST 2009
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    Years ago I had a 240 that went thru blubs, finally traced it to the voltage regulator. Changed that and the problem when away. You might want to check yours???

    Ketchb








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    Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  850 Tacoma on  Tue Sep 8 02:28 CST 2009
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    I have had this issue on an 850. Knock on wood but I am in a stable period of more than a year with the same bulbs. Couple of possible issues. Check your lens for a crack. Water will cause them to blow. I didn't think this was true but it appears to help: don't handle the bulb with your bare hand, the oil can cause the glass to overheat, use a glove. How old is your battery, surges will knock the fillament out.

    Good luck.








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      Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

      posted by  Georgeandkira on  Wed Sep 9 01:48 CST 2009
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      Hello, Yesterday (9/8/09), while looking at a 1994 850 wagon (130K, non-turbo), the owner took a time-out to change a low beam bulb. "This car does go through bulbs" he said. FWIW the bulb was a brand I've never seen before, as were the battery and tires. "They're cheap, but they're new", he said. Kira








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    Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Sep 7 08:53 CST 2009
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    It all depends on the heat and if you run with the lights switched on all of the time. I disabled the DRLs on my 1998 to save bulbs. The Syl Super brights are too hot and last about 1 year, the 'regular' bulbs last longer.

    Also check the voltage at the bulb holder, you don't want to see 14V.

    Klaus
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    The more I learn, the more I forget. So why learn?








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    Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

    posted by  Georgeandkira on  Mon Sep 7 06:48 CST 2009
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    Hello, There are many variables. Lamp manufacturers have QA/QC. Factory seconds are weeded out and sold. I've learned that stores which tout 'the good stuff' buy these lamps for promotions. It happens with household lamps too. Are the roads rough where you live? How long does it take you to cover 10,000 miles? Do you handle bulbs correctly? Recommendation: Buy a matched pair when next you blow a bulb and change them both. I've been amazed how quickly the mate to a burnt-out bulb burns out. Kira








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      Headlight Bulb Madness V70-XC70 2003

      posted by  VolvoSteel on  Mon Sep 7 07:41 CST 2009
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      Kira the last three set's were paired and one of the sets was the $65.00 sylvania set cant remember the name but the super bright ones. its driving me wild, they just keep blowing the other two sets were the run of the mill sylvania one's its crazy these are the same bulbs i use in my 2003 corolla and in 256K ive only used 2 sets of bulbs







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