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Headlamps keep blowing

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Boodles07, Oct 26, 2024.

  1. Oct 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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    Boodles07

    Boodles07 [OP] New Member

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    So I have a 2017 Tundra SR5 TRD off road and I keep blowing headlamp bulbs way too soon. I am using Sylvania ones in the purple box? I just changed the damn thing this summer! Why is my truck blowing lamps? Is it the crap quality materials used in lights these days? What headlamps do you guys use? I am not interested in spending a ton of cash to switch to LED. Thoughts?
     
  2. Oct 26, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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    Boodles07

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    I’m using Sylvania Xtra vision bulbs.
     
  3. Oct 26, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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    WhiteTundra0013

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    Are you using medical gloves when you install them? If you get any oil from your hands on the bulbs they will not shed heat and fail, the only other thing I can think of is a short in your electrical system, or you just got a bad bunch of parts.
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2024 at 5:52 AM
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    I am using neoprene gloves yes.
     
  5. Oct 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    When I used those I only got about 6 months out of them.
    Changed to Silverstars and they lasted longer.

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    Swapped the headlights for 2018+ OEM LEDs and haven't had to mess with all that since..:thumbsup:

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  6. Oct 27, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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    OEM's are expensive, but seem to last. On other cars I've had my best luck with Philips.
     
  7. Oct 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    Rodtheviking

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    OSRAM Night Breakers were my last set and they lasted a couple of years. But they are probably the same thing as OSRAM makes the Sylvania bulbs.
     
  8. Oct 27, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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    Azblue

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    Rather than keep paying to replace bulbs and deal with the hassle of doing so, why not just invest in a set of new 2018+ OEM LED headlights. Yes, it's a bit of an investment, but it should last the life of the truck and will give you much better lighting. Also, perfect timing, most Toyota dealers participate in the 25% or more Black Friday sales.
     

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