Headlights burning out all the time
 

Hi all...hoping to get some input. Posted this message in the "general section" bought thought that maybe it was a Sonata-only issue.2006 Sonata. Headlights are buring out too often....I have replaced the bulbs about 3 or 4 times on the driver side and 2 or 3 times on the passenger in the last couple years and now the passenger side just burned out again. Meanwhile, I have a 92 Dodge Dakota that I have NEVER replaced headlights on.......120k miles on tha truckand I have had her since 93. I am very aware that touching the bulb glass will cause a shorter life....but this is not the case...I am very experienced with video/film light equipmnet and was taught that years ago. What is the deal? Anyone else have this experience?

Thanks folks.

RE: Headlights burning out all the time
 

It's a short someplace. Either the wires, or the wiring harness. Probably really hard to find.

RE: Headlights burning out all the time
 

Well, I thought that too....Except if it were a short in the harness before the headlights, BOTH would blow (at least you would think)......

Both lights do blow, but randomly and at entirely different times. [sm=smiley18.gif]

RE: Headlights burning out all the time
 

You might want to check the voltage output from you alternator first it may be too high.
Also if you buy your bulbs from the dealer they have a 0ne year warranty, it will not solve the problem but will save you $$$.

RE: Headlights burning out all the time
 

Get a charging system check. You might be running higher than 13 1/2 volts and it's blowing out the lights that way. It would mean the voltage regulator in the alternator is bad, and you need a new alternator.

RE: Headlights burning out all the time
 

Thanks....I will check into the charging level.

Those bulbs are expensive.....ouch.

Same problem
 

I figured out when I slam my hood they go out. Shut it gently.