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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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I just replaced my driver side low beam a few weeks ago, maybe 2-3 tops. This morning, I flip on the lights to pull out of the driveway and see my reflection in another car it is out again! Is this a common problem, or maybe I just got a bad bulb?? I know for a fact it was working after I installed it. Thanks.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Same thing happens to me, and it is driving me nucking futs! Check the plug to the headlight housing. Mine keeps melting, and it's $35 a pop from GM.
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Yea. I've had this problem and there are also some similar posts over the last year. I think Sylvania shipped a bad batch of bulbs from Mexico/China/Wherever.

If you have the original package, receipt, etc. they have a warranty where they will provide you a replacement. Instructions are on the box.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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damn! too late for that. i always put the old bulb in the box to throw it away. sounds like i am boned on this one because it is a sylvania. thanks for the info though, i WILL be keeping the box for my next bulb haha.
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As long as you have the receipt from your original purchase, you are good. You can always use the box from your new bulb.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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My drivers side burns out every fall. I think I have a short.
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