Member Contributer custompcs37421 Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 I need help trying to figure out why my rear tail light bulb keep blowing. Not the brake light but the running light bulb. I have a 2006 non abs VFR. At first I thought maybe because I done the fender eliminator mod and moisture was getting inside the rear housing area, but I use some foam and water proof tape to seal the gap and I'm still having this problem. I bought this bike brand new about 4 months ago and the bulb have blown about 5 times already. I have a PCIII installed with the O2 sensors mod, everything else stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I need help trying to figure out why my rear tail light bulb keep blowing. Not the brake light but the running light bulb. I have a 2006 non abs VFR. At first I thought maybe because I done the fender eliminator mod and moisture was getting inside the rear housing area, but I use some foam and water proof tape to seal the gap and I'm still having this problem. I bought this bike brand new about 4 months ago and the bulb have blown about 5 times already. I have a PCIII installed with the O2 sensors mod, everything else stock. I had exactly the same issue - it didn't happen till the stock one burned out and I bought some bulbs from Schuck's. I think they were Sylvania's. I went through three more in a month before I decided to check out an OEM bulb from the dealer. I compared them and the OEM had an extra support wire for the filament. I don't think the Sylvania's could handle the vibration from the exhaust. I have not had any problems with the OEM bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer custompcs37421 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 I need help trying to figure out why my rear tail light bulb keep blowing. Not the brake light but the running light bulb. I have a 2006 non abs VFR. At first I thought maybe because I done the fender eliminator mod and moisture was getting inside the rear housing area, but I use some foam and water proof tape to seal the gap and I'm still having this problem. I bought this bike brand new about 4 months ago and the bulb have blown about 5 times already. I have a PCIII installed with the O2 sensors mod, everything else stock. I had exactly the same issue - it didn't happen till the stock one burned out and I bought some 1157's from Schuck's. I think they were Sylvania's. I went through three more before I decided to check out an OEM bulb from the dealer. I compared them and the OEM had an extra support wire for the filament. I don't think the Sylvania's could handle the vibration from the exhaust. I have not had any problems with the OEM bulb. Replacement bulbs came from the Honda Dealership. Do you think the vibration is causing the problem? I did install Scorpion pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shayne Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I suspect it is something you have done. Go over your work carefully looking for a short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy556 Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 Check your charging system voltage. If it is over 15 volts the lights will burn out very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CitizenOfDreams Posted September 22, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted September 22, 2007 I need help trying to figure out why my rear tail light bulb keep blowing. There are several potential bulb killers. Overvoltage - can result from faulty regulator or loose battery connection. Vibration - some cheap bulbs can't stand it, try a different brand. Vibration plus bad contact - bulbs do not like being turned on and off hundreds times a second. Check the bulb socket, make sure the contacts there are clean and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer custompcs37421 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 23, 2007 Ok thanks for the tips, I'll try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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