Low Beams Out, Replaced Bulbs -- No Good

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03-25-2004, 08:39 PM

rossmoss

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Low Beams Out, Replaced Bulbs -- No Good

I have a 2001 Outback and my 55-watt Sylvania Silvertars blew out today. The fuses in the engine bay are good, I could hear the relays ticking, but the stock bulbs I put back in won't light up. I am pretty sure they're still ok since they were fine before I put the Silvertars, and that was around 8 months ago. The highs are ok as well as the fogs.

Anyone know what's wrong? Could it be the DRL relay or whatever is unerneath the steering wheel column cover?

HELP! I may have to take this to the dealer tomorrow as we need it to take our kid to and from daycare.

Thanks in advance!

03-25-2004, 08:57 PM

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the silver stars are prone to poping filiments at the same time. both my and my son's car poped both bulbs at the same time. know any buddy with a multi meter that can ohm them out? or just buy a bulb to test the car.

03-25-2004, 09:11 PM

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Yeah I wish I had gotten that multimeter a couple of weeks ago when I last went to Autozone. You never know when you'll need them. I was thinking of the same thing by buying a bulb tomorrow first thing in the morning; the thing is I am positive that the stock ones are still good since they were working before and I've kept them in the Silverstars' case.

03-26-2004, 01:11 AM

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03-26-2004, 06:47 AM

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My spare (original) bulbs had gone bad also. It saved me a trip to the dealer.

03-26-2004, 04:04 PM

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it's funny how bulbs used bulbs can go bad just sitting on a shelf.
what are you replaceing the flash bulbs (aka silverstars) with?
what area do you live in i think the silverstars can not take cold temps?

03-29-2004, 06:58 AM

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it's funny how bulbs used bulbs can go bad just sitting on a shelf.
what are you replaceing the flash bulbs (aka silverstars) with?
what area do you live in i think the silverstars can not take cold temps?

I initially tried the stock ones. They may have blown while I was turning them on, but I didn't notice any flickering (I was inside the car). I live in New Jersey and have Silverstars in my '90 DSM (sealed beam) as well as in my 3000GT (high beams only).

It was the startup that killed those Silverstars but the factory ones -- beats me.