Scott Clarke

New memeber here, and happy P5 owner (it's a 2002, dead stock, and I bought it new). I have had lots of trouble with headlights burning out. I did a search, but found only a thread that was three years old, and offered no fix for this anoying problem. Is there a fix?

Thanks,
-Scott

kargoboy

Welcome to the forum.
It's been a while since I heard anyone complain about this. I dunno if I can help you but what kind of bulbs are you using as replacements?

J-Protege

I have the perfect solution for you.

Find a dealer in your area that sells PlasmaGlow bulbs (performance shops). They are guaranteed for 10 years, and the dealer will replace them free if they burn out (keep the receipt).

I had the same trouble, put these PlasmaGlow bulbs in and they've been fine for a while now. About $45 a pair.

Scott Clarke

Kargoboy-
I've had a variety of brands in there, always with the same results. I've never used anything special.

J-
Thanks for the tip. $45 for a pair for 10 years is a bargain. Mine last about 4 months. Are the PasmaGlow in stock wattages and color?

Thanks for the quick responses!

-Scott

J-Protege

Yeh, just bolt on no modifictaion. You can get em in almost any color. I like the HID blue, but if you like white light better, get the 'platinum' ones. Our Mazdas use H4 bulbs, mine does anyways.

Omron

I am currently using Nokya Yellows, Running a year and half with heavy Audio System use.

prior to that i ran PIAA Plasma Purples and they blew out 6 times within 2 years, kept having them replaced.

But its funny cause I still have my 2001 STOCK Protege bulbs and i keep switch back to them to date they are still alive.

If yo ucan find stock bulbs i would go to them if you cant stand blow outs

J-Protege

Stock bulbs aren't the nicest color anyways. Might as well go for the ones with the better warranty. Even if the stock ones last 5 years, buying 2 sets would still be more expensive than Plasmaglow's 10 year bulbs.

Just my $0.02

Da P-Funk!

My stock bulbs lasted 3+ years. The Sylvania Silverstars[tm] won;t last more than six months to the DAY! I have started to buy a new one every six months to anticipate the failure! :P

I would rather do it once and have a warranty!

Scott Clarke

I ordered the Plasmaglows yesterday. Different colors are different prices. I opted for platinum, which was $69.99. Free shipping, though, dirrect from Plasmaglow. I will keep you updated about burnouts. A warranty is great, but if you still have to replace them every 4 months it is still a PIA!
-Scott

J-Protege

I agree with you there. I've had mine in for about a year, no problems to date. As well, if you find a dealer or performance shop that sells them, you can get them to replace the warranty'd bulbs, rather than have to mail them back for the warranty. Makes it a little easier.

I'd like to see what my car would look like with green or purple lights though. Too bad I can't justify spending over $50 on something I cant use on the road...