Nother SilverStar bites the dust
06-01-2005, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue
Interestingly enough BOTH of my brand new ones just went at the same time. I didnt do anything to the car, havent been under the hood since I put them in. They just both stopped working (blown) at about 4 weeks. I'm done with them and running stock bulbs until I find a suitable replacement.
06-01-2005, 11:15 PM
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I've had Silverstars in my high beams since they first came out, and no problems. I wonder if Sylvania is having quality issues with them. Either way it seems that there is a good reason to steer clear of them. :?
06-01-2005, 11:45 PM
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Not sure if its a voltage issue....
But I think most of the 96 or 97+ have the DRL'*...
I think the 95-99NA'd and 96-99 used the 125 amp alt... I think if memory serves they put out 13.5 volts roughly...
My friends car 99 Malibu had the newer style Delphi alternator and it puts out 14.5-14.6 all of the time... More juice...
My 91 does right on the money for 14v, the 95 cold starts at 14.0-14.5 and later drops to 13.5....
Oh well changes...
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But I think most of the 96 or 97+ have the DRL'*...
I think the 95-99NA'd and 96-99 used the 125 amp alt... I think if memory serves they put out 13.5 volts roughly...
My friends car 99 Malibu had the newer style Delphi alternator and it puts out 14.5-14.6 all of the time... More juice...
My 91 does right on the money for 14v, the 95 cold starts at 14.0-14.5 and later drops to 13.5....
Oh well changes...
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06-02-2005, 08:01 AM
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mine are about 6 months old and even with michigan crap roads their still going. im glad i disabled my drls to hopefully squeeze a lil bit more life out of them. its a bit weird some last a long time other last a few months.
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