"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
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> "Dave L" <davelieuREMOVEME@yahoo.com> wrote in
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>
>> "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

 

"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

 

"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