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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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I have a 98 Accord Coupe and are having problems with my passenger side headlight bulb. In the last 3 months, my bulb has burnt out 2 times. I forgot the brand, but they are like $30 from Best Buy. I also was in a car accident on that side in Oct, but the accident didnt effect my headlight bulb. Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Default Re: Headlight Bulb Problem (snowmansur)

Maybe a wire is chaffing against some metal and when it makes contact - poof! - goes your headlight bulb. I would double check all wiring harnesses around that area and look for signs of rubbing.

Good luck
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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You know you're susposed to touch the actual bulb with your bare hands right?
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Oh Crap &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You know you're susposed to touch the actual bulb with your bare hands right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, that's always a good idea.

Make sure you <U>don't</U> touch the actual glass part of the headlight while you're installing it.

Make sure you're not buying cheap *** bulbs either. Poorly constructed bulbs will burn out hella fast.
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 11:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Oh Crap &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You know you're susposed to touch the actual bulb with your bare hands right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

WHOPS!!!


You know you're NOT! susposed to touch the actual bulb with your bare hands right?

Thanks riceburner
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