So, you think you're smarter than a Wannabe

Well, let's just see.

I've got an 05 Toyota Tacoma. Shortly after I got it, one of the headlights went out. No problem. Kind of wanted the High Intensity ones anyhow so I can blind folks as I ride around at night. They are a common bulb, a 9003. $40ish later I'm blasting away at folks and am quite pleased with the power I weild....the power to tick folks off. It's quite a rush.

Roll forward 3 months and pop, one goes out. Weird. Back to the store, covered under waranty. 3 months, pop the other goes out. 3 months, another. Switched both to a different brand. 3 months, pop. 3 months pop. Back to OEM, 3 months, pop. Replace. yesterday...pop.

Hmmm....I'm beginning to see a pattern here.

Qualifiers...no, I am extra carful not to touch the bulb. The connectors are very tight and the bulb is completely secure with no play or vibration. I also have applied dielectric grease on some, but not all replacements.

Answer this correctly, and I'll be nice to you for a whole day.

Wannabe...

So, since one popped shortly after you bought it, the truck probably already had this problem hence why the original owner pawned this lemon off on you. I would trade it in on a manly V8 4-Runner

Voltage regulator.

Maybe, but I have no other electrical issues at all. One hitch is that the truck has a system where the lights are on all the time as well as the fog lights if you leave them in the on position at the switch. I normally do, but I'm wondering if I'm just using up the useful life of the bulbs. Then again, the fog lights are on too, but have not had one of them blow yet.

Wannabe...

Do the connectors get hot to touch while the lights are burning? If so then the connection is not as good and tight as you think. This can cause premature bulb failure.

Sounds like a seal problem bud. Water getting in there some how or the other

loose nut behind the wheel :D

" I normally do, but I'm wondering if I'm just using up the useful life of the bulbs. " NOT

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Originally Posted by DonDon

Sounds like a seal problem bud. Water getting in there some how or the other

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I'm gonnago out ona limb and agree with DD. Main reason is because it only rains round here bout every 3 months.

that hurt to say that, didn't it Minner?

Is it the same side that keeps going out or are both sides doing it?

If it is just one side, I would suspect a loose connection between the bulb and base. That would cause arching and bulb failure. If it is both sides then my guess would be with Major! A truck voltage problem

Never checked the connectors with lights on, but will. It is both sides that blow. Both connectors take a good bit of force to connect and disconnect, but thought an arc might be the issue so that's why I tried dielectric grease, but to no avail. I would agree with the voltage regulator, but I have no issues with any other bulbs or other electrical components. In addition, I have no way of checking that myself and I'm not taking it to a shop and standing there and telling them "my bulbs blow every 3 to 5 months. Fix it."

Ya'll keep at it. Some of you even sound half way intellegent on the subject.

Wannabe...

Wb, it could be where the wires join up instead of at each bulb. You may have a harness problem.
I'll give you $4700 fer the truck and take yo problems off your hands.

And yes DD, it cut to the bone, but I felt better by describing where the moisture comes from, which you didn't do.

I can live with that Minner

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I can live with that Minner

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I guess we can share da glory of bein smarter than a wb.

That don't take much though Minner

It ain't the harness. It's factory fresh and it's on both sides with seperate harnesses too. Also, it ain't moisture. Housing does not fog at all on either side and has a rubber boot that protects the opening of for the bulb. Other than the bulb, it's sealed.

Wannabe...

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It ain't the harness. It's factory fresh and it's on both sides with seperate harnesses too. Also, it ain't moisture. Housing does not fog at all on either side and has a rubber boot that protects the opening of for the bulb. Other than the bulb, it's sealed.

Wannabe...

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I ain't talkin bout moisture in or around the bulb. I'm talkin moisture some where around the connectors of the harness. I may be in Nayder round lunch. You buyin or is it my turn? Ifn it's my turn, I may be a little late.

What amp fuse u using for those lights??

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Originally Posted by maachuu

loose nut behind the wheel :D

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+1

Dunno Maj. I'll check, but I'm not popping them. It's the bulb itself. Low beam only.

Wannabe...

Do you wanna discuss this over lunch or not?

Yes. A big lunch. Call or text me.

Wannabe...

WB you might want to check connections at the dimmer sw.They run out of the steering col. and there should be a plug down there some where look discoloration in the wires or plug..

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Yes. A big lunch. Call or text me.

Wannabe...

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Chineeze Buffay it is. Does Anybody else in Nader wanna go? Be there at 11:28. Don't be late.

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Nuff said.

Are you still alone, Minner?

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Never checked the connectors with lights on, but will. It is both sides that blow. Both connectors take a good bit of force to connect and disconnect, but thought an arc might be the issue so that's why I tried dielectric grease, but to no avail. I would agree with the voltage regulator, but I have no issues with any other bulbs or other electrical components. In addition, I have no way of checking that myself and I'm not taking it to a shop and standing there and telling them "my bulbs blow every 3 to 5 months. Fix it."

Ya'll keep at it. Some of you even sound half way intellegent on the subject.

Wannabe...

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Well just call your local Toyota dealer and speak to the service manager and ask him if they are having this problem on other vehicles because if they are its a possibility that they have recieved a TSB ( Toyota Service Bulletin) on this and when that happens the fix is usually free of charge even if you are out of warranty...just call and ask....remember....nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Turn the vehicle on and turn the healights on ,touch the wires behind the plug There might be one that is going to be HOT to the touch follow that wire and see if it is grounding out somewhere behind the headlight housing. I think that you have a short in there and you might have to replace the actual socket but verify first that the wire feels hot or not.

Get Uncle Vic to carry it to Kirk Bros. and they will fix it for him at no charge.

Could be in the dimmer switch...Toyota has had some problems with the dimmer over the years...the contacts burn up in there...????..just a thought

short between steering wheel and seat ,ha ha

[QUOTE=Wannabe...;1307245]Well, let's just see.

I've got an 05 Toyota Tacoma. Shortly after I got it, one of the headlights went out. No problem. Kind of wanted the High Intensity ones anyhow so I can blind folks as I ride around at night. They are a common bulb, a 9003. $40ish later I'm blasting away at folks and am quite pleased with the power I weild....the power to tick folks off. It's quite a rush.

Karma ??????

For being a gewber and blinding folks????:D:D

Wear clean cotton gloves to install. If the holder will fit in more than one way, try to get the filaments vertical

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Wear clean cotton gloves to install. If the holder will fit in more than one way, try to get the filaments vertical

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Verticle is up and down WB, not side to side.LOL

WB a toy truck is brought to you by the same people that brought pearl harbor need i say more guber