"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs.
> In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other
> burned out.
> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
> wiring problem with the CRV.
>
> Any suggestions would be welcomed.
>
> --

I'll agree wit the short lifespan on these Sylvania SilverStars as others
have mentioned.. Put them in my '05 Accord and about 6 months later one
blew out. Thought it was a fluke. A few months later, the 2nd one blew! I
like the whiter light and don't feel these are as blinding to other drivers
as some other lighting out there.

When it blows again I'll think of replacing both with the OEM or something
else. Anyone else have any luck with something similar to these Sylvanias?

-Dave

 

"Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs.
> In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other
> burned out.
> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
> wiring problem with the CRV.
>
> Any suggestions would be welcomed.
>
> --

I'll agree wit the short lifespan on these Sylvania SilverStars as others
have mentioned.. Put them in my '05 Accord and about 6 months later one
blew out. Thought it was a fluke. A few months later, the 2nd one blew! I
like the whiter light and don't feel these are as blinding to other drivers
as some other lighting out there.

When it blows again I'll think of replacing both with the OEM or something
else. Anyone else have any luck with something similar to these Sylvanias?

-Dave

 

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs.
>> In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other
>> burned out.
>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>
>>
> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his
> own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses
> blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar
> bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to
> get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass."
> http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
> Mike

Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave these
in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the OEM. Just
need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting them back in..

-Dave

 

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs.
>> In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other
>> burned out.
>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>
>>
> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his
> own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses
> blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar
> bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to
> get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass."
> http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
> Mike

Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave these
in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the OEM. Just
need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting them back in..

-Dave

 

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs.
>> In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other
>> burned out.
>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>
>>
> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his
> own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses
> blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar
> bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to
> get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass."
> http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
> Mike

Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave these
in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the OEM. Just
need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting them back in..

-Dave

 

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST bulbs.
>> In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the other
>> burned out.
>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>
>>
> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and has his
> own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he addresses
> blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The Sylvania SilverStar
> bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the filament is overdriven to
> get a legal amount of light despite the blue glass."
> http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
> Mike

Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave these
in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the OEM. Just
need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting them back in..

-Dave

 

"Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:

> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
> newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
>> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
>> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST
>>> bulbs. In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the
>>> other burned out.
>>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>>
>>>
>> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and
>> has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
>> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he
>> addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The
>> Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the
>> filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the
>> blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
>> Mike
>
> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
> them back in..
>
> -Dave
>
>
>

wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other
solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

 

"Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:

> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
> newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
>> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
>> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST
>>> bulbs. In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the
>>> other burned out.
>>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>>
>>>
>> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and
>> has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
>> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he
>> addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The
>> Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the
>> filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the
>> blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
>> Mike
>
> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
> them back in..
>
> -Dave
>
>
>

wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other
solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

 

"Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:

> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
> newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
>> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
>> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST
>>> bulbs. In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the
>>> other burned out.
>>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>>
>>>
>> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and
>> has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
>> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he
>> addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The
>> Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the
>> filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the
>> blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
>> Mike
>
> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
> them back in..
>
> -Dave
>
>
>

wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other
solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

 

"Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:

> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
> newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
>> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
>> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST
>>> bulbs. In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the
>>> other burned out.
>>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>>
>>>
>> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and
>> has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
>> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he
>> addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The
>> Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the
>> filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the
>> blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
>> Mike
>
> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
> them back in..
>
> -Dave
>
>
>

wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other
solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84:

> "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:
>

>>
>> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
>> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
>> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
>> them back in..
>>
>>
>>
>
> wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some
> other solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.
>


Even that may not help. I've had bulbs explode on me even after
painstaking efforts at cleaning.

The safest thing is to make 100% certain the glass NEVER touches
ANYTHING EVER once it's removed from the package.

And in the OP's case I'd have the voltage checked. Are any of the other
exterior bulbs burned out? It's commo for the newer alternators to fail
into overvoltage, and cook the bulbs.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84:

> "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:
>

>>
>> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
>> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
>> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
>> them back in..
>>
>>
>>
>
> wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some
> other solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.
>


Even that may not help. I've had bulbs explode on me even after
painstaking efforts at cleaning.

The safest thing is to make 100% certain the glass NEVER touches
ANYTHING EVER once it's removed from the package.

And in the OP's case I'd have the voltage checked. Are any of the other
exterior bulbs burned out? It's commo for the newer alternators to fail
into overvoltage, and cook the bulbs.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84:

> "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:
>

>>
>> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
>> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
>> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
>> them back in..
>>
>>
>>
>
> wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some
> other solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.
>


Even that may not help. I've had bulbs explode on me even after
painstaking efforts at cleaning.

The safest thing is to make 100% certain the glass NEVER touches
ANYTHING EVER once it's removed from the package.

And in the OP's case I'd have the voltage checked. Are any of the other
exterior bulbs burned out? It's commo for the newer alternators to fail
into overvoltage, and cook the bulbs.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84:

> "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:
>

>>
>> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
>> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
>> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
>> them back in..
>>
>>
>>
>
> wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some
> other solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.
>


Even that may not help. I've had bulbs explode on me even after
painstaking efforts at cleaning.

The safest thing is to make 100% certain the glass NEVER touches
ANYTHING EVER once it's removed from the package.

And in the OP's case I'd have the voltage checked. Are any of the other
exterior bulbs burned out? It's commo for the newer alternators to fail
into overvoltage, and cook the bulbs.

--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
news:Xns988F71F9C6731jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
> "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:w8udnW7nBoFnwu7YnZ2dnUVZ_radnZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>> "Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
>> newsvGdnaf1ndqJyO7YnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d@sedona.net.. .
>>> "Coger" <none@000.com> wrote in message
>>> news:945823_d4b7e6d8b12ca339c6efa301e35d84f7@autob oardz.com...
>>>> Headlight problem with 05 CRV EX 4WD. Passengers headlight went out,
>>>> 33k miles. Replaced both lights with Sylvania Silverstart H1 ST
>>>> bulbs. In two weeks one burned out. Replaced it, and a day later the
>>>> other burned out.
>>>> Not sure if the bulbs are not good for this vehicle or perhaps a
>>>> wiring problem with the CRV.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Daniel Stern is widely respected for his knowledge of lighting and
>>> has his own lighting consultancy and supply house - see
>>> www.danielsternlighting.com In the "tech" area of his website he
>>> addresses blue bulbs, including the Sylvania Silverstar: "The
>>> Sylvania SilverStar bulbs have a very short lifetime, because the
>>> filament is overdriven to get a legal amount of light despite the
>>> blue glass." http://tinyurl.com/7ufz6
>>> Mike
>>
>> Just read the Daniel Stern link - excellent information! I'll leave
>> these in a little longer since they're fairly new - then back to the
>> OEM. Just need to wipe any oil from the fingers off before putting
>> them back in..
>>
>> -Dave
>>
>>
>>
>
> wiping alone is not going to do it;you need to use alcohol or some other
> solvent (on the bulb envelope)to remove the skin oils.

Right. I was actually going to wipe them with glass cleaner. I can change
the bulbs pretty quick now but it's still a PITA in these newer Accords.
-Dave