Nother SilverStar bites the dust

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Jun 1, 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.

the 9006'* or the 9005'*? is there any history on the head lights not being sealed properly in the 00+? that strikes me as odd

Jun 1, 2005 | 08:35 PM

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I'm done with the ss capsules. junk

Jun 1, 2005 | 08:44 PM

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again it seems that the SS in the 00+ have alot more problems than the 92-99

Jun 1, 2005 | 11:05 PM

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maybe it something with the voltages?

Jun 1, 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. :?

Jun 1, 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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Jun 2, 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.