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Old 01-06-2010, 01:30 PM
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Also, off topic: have you heard or know of OSRAM globes? My bud just got a pair of those puppies that I intend to put them on my headlamps AND foglamps-- supposedly they are the real-deal Holyfield. What headlamps do you use?
 
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the globes are sealed, so i doubt it's because of the condensation. what you can do is get a voltmeter/multimeter and test to see if: a) there is resistance in the bulb, and b) there is current in the bulb housing. make sure you don't cross the test leads when doing a current test so you don't blow a fuse. it's most likely just coincidence they're both out.

i've just kept the stock headlamps. if i do upgrade, then i'll go with headlamps mounted on a new a-frame brush bar or something.
 
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If the bulbs are hot and cold water/condensation hits them they will blow and not work.
Are the low beams and high beams separate bulbs on the '04?
 
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Old 01-06-2010, 09:34 PM
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My 03 drivers side lamp filled up w/ water the first week I had it. Pulled the trim piece off drilled a couple of holes. No problems since.
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Spike555
If the bulbs are hot and cold water/condensation hits them they will blow and not work.
Are the low beams and high beams separate bulbs on the '04?
Yes the low beams and high beams are the same (h7-55)... fogs are h11-55
 
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Old 01-07-2010, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rankar
the globes are sealed, so i doubt it's because of the condensation. what you can do is get a voltmeter/multimeter and test to see if: a) there is resistance in the bulb, and b) there is current in the bulb housing. make sure you don't cross the test leads when doing a current test so you don't blow a fuse. it's most likely just coincidence they're both out.

i've just kept the stock headlamps. if i do upgrade, then i'll go with headlamps mounted on a new a-frame brush bar or something.
OK-- i will work on that. The issue with me is that I don't have my own garage, so I have to make sure I know what I'm doing if I take it to one of the ad-hoc garages and help the guy thru. Cheers again... AJ
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 01:53 PM
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Drill 3 shallow holes on both the top and bottom of the headlamp. Use 3/16 bit. Solved my problem! I can't thank everyone enough for their contribution to this site!
 
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