Headlight Bulb Went Out Again

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 01/24/2016 at 17:55 • Filed to: Hyundai Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Gencoupe

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I changed both headlights !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , having to remove the entire front bumper to access the bulbs. Horrible, evil engineers.

This time was a bit quicker, since I knew what I was doing and not overly frightened of tearing the bumper off.

Why would a bulb only last 2 months?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 17:54

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We just replaced the windshield in our Wrangler last summer, and it’s cracked again.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/24/2016 at 17:56

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your insurance cover that? Still sucks.

Echo51 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 17:58

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Overcharging, or too hot temps around the bulb. Measure the voltage you’re getting and see if it’s on the high side, else could just be bad bulbs...

GE90man > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 17:59

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I've had the same experience with sylvania silver star h7 halogens in my Passat. I emailed them about it and they sent me another set for free

Invinciblejets > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:01

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Change brands this time and load up the grease.

yitznewton > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:06

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Did you heed whatever instructions about what not to touch? Skin oils on the wrong places can apparently fry bulbs quickly.

Leon711 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:22

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Not all modern cars are this bad in terms of replacing bulbs, on a 2003-2009 VW Golf/Rabbit with halogens you could do it in under a minute.

McMike > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:29

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Sylvania SilverStars?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:38

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It’s not even from a stone or something, it’s a stress fracture. How, I don’t know. The windshield surround isn’t “load bearing” and doesn’t flex.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:42

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you can’t just pull the lamp housings out? I mean, there’s no access to the back of the lights on the FieSTa either, but you can pull the whole assembly with only two bolts and its pin-located so you don’t have to re-aim...

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/24/2016 at 18:45

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Out of curiosity, who did it?

Safelite?

The glass they use is terrible grade Chinese junk (for the most part)

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 18:46

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I can’t believe newer cars require this.

The Volvo is so simple. I pull one pin and the whole headlight housing comes out! Takes two seconds.

But most new Chevys do this too. I was so confused when I first saw that a headlight replacement cost $90

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/24/2016 at 18:54

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Friend of mine averaged two windshields a year in her 2010. The angle of the windshield is all bad and aftermarket glass is crap.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 01/24/2016 at 18:58

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No, Safelite doesn’t service where I live.

dogisbadob > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/24/2016 at 19:24

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I’m definitely NOT getting a (that car) now!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/24/2016 at 21:42

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I never replace windshields anymore if they have a crack. Every time I do he very next day someone on the interstate just flings a rock at me.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/24/2016 at 22:33

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Windshield cracks are an automatic state inspection failure for me. Luckily it’s stickered through August so it’s good until then.

TylerJ > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/25/2016 at 09:25

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And that rules out the GenCoupe for me.