Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 11:37:55 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Headlight switch spins in housing
In article <160720040443455813%ittennospamast.net>, ittennospamast.net says... > I know the extra fuel comsumption is minimal, but these bulbs > eventually burn out and have to be replaced more often with them on all > the time the vehicle is running. I noticed that I had to replace the > bulbs frequently in my '94 when I first got it. I don't want a police > officer to notice a bulb out before I do and write ma a ticket. Can > you imagine what a point or two will translate in an increase in my > insurance policy? > Actually, the most damaged caused to a bulb is in the initial power on and off as the power surges through it. If they are switched on and off when you use them, you are wearing out the bulb just as quickly as leaving them on and the ignition controlling them. When a bulb blows in the house, has it gone before you switch on, or do you get a flash as you flick the switch? Not totally unknown, but it is very rare for a bulb to fail after it has been running for a couple of hours. -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com
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