Silver Star fog lamps
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Update: Sylvania emailed me back today and have agreed to replace the bulb(*) - all I have to do is wait four to six weeks for delivery. I think I will try again because I really like the look of the bulb, I just don't want to be constantly replacing them.
Does anyone know if "Angel eyes" are available in Canada?
Does anyone know if "Angel eyes" are available in Canada?
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Does the same early burn out problem occur with the SilverStar headlight lamps too? I have been thinking about replacing my headlights with SilverStars, but not if I have to do it again in a few months.
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From: Chicagoland
Originally Posted by Auburn
Does the same early burn out problem occur with the SilverStar headlight lamps too? I have been thinking about replacing my headlights with SilverStars, but not if I have to do it again in a few months.
I have SS in all, headlights, brights and H-3'* for the angle eyes, No problems with any of these since they were put in over 7 months ago. Bought the same for both of my parents cars too, and they're all still illuminating brightly.
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I ran across somthing interesting re the SilverStar 880 driving light bulbs. According to their web site, they're only rated for a 100 hour life. That seems pretty short for a "high-quality"(?) and high-price bulb. That also may explain the frequent DOA complaints.
http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/*...%20ST,%20%20ST
http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/*...%20ST,%20%20ST
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From: Groton, CT _NEBF 05, 06, 07_
Originally Posted by markwb
I've had the same problem. I installed the SilverStar 880'* in January, three weeks later the right side burned out. (coating at tip appears to have flaked off from overheat) The left side is still operational, I put the old original 880 in the right for the time being. I contacted AutoBarn for an RMA, they sent me an RMA #, I sent the bad bulb back for replacement. If I have another failure, I'll just trash the whole idea of using the 880 ST'* & look into the other alternatives.
I'm done with the SilverStar 880'*.
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My third 880 burned out last night after three weeks! I went to the dealer this morning and bought two OEM light bulbs which I will install tonight. I am also finished with SilverStar...