Prius C :: Headlights Keep Burning Out Bulbs

I am replacing my low beams every couple months ever since I replaced my oem bulbs with Silverstars. Sometimes the bulbs last for a few months and this last time they lasted only 30 days or so.

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Prius (2010-12) :: 2011 - Headlights Burning Out Too Often

On my 2011 Three with standard halogen headlights, I have been experiencing headlamp burnouts at least once a year. Other than the usual precautions while swapping them (i.e., wear clean gloves and never touch the bulb with bare hands), I don't think I'm doing anything unusual.

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Prius (2010-12) :: Low Beam Headlights Burning Out?

Have had my 2010 just under 2 years. Have about 61k on it.

A couple of months ago, the passenger side low beam lamp went out. When I tapped it, the tiny bulb on top of it went back on, but not the low beam lamp. High beams were fine.

Took it to the dealer asking them to check for a short. They said there was none, it was just the bulb.

Tonight, same thing except on the driver side. Tapped it and the small bulb went on, but not the regular one.

I am finding it odd that both bulbs would burn out like that. One, maybe, but two so soon...?

I had my '03 for seven years and 112k and never had an issue with the lights. Very few issues overall with that.

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Honda - Cr-v :: Headlights Burning Out Frequently

My headlights keep burning out. As in frequently burning out...nearly every other month or so I have to replace one headlight or the other. Could this be indicative of a larger problem with my car?

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Prius (2004-09) :: 2007 - Right Rear Tail Light Keeps Burning Out / Sudden Acceleration?

We have a 2007 Prius and have been very happy with it overall. The right rear tail light keeps burning out and we keep taking it back to the local Toyota dealer for replacement, but they have been very good about it. Though an annoyance, if that was the only problem we had I would not be here right now typing this.

Today my wife was driving and came to an intersection at a red light to make a right-hand turn. She braked coming into the turn and as she made the turn. What happened next scared her and is very concerning to us -

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Hyundai - Elantra :: 2003 - Headlights Burning Out?

We purcheased a used 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Aug. 2010. Since then the driver's side low beam has burnt out 3 times. From our online research this appears often in the Elantra, but with no real fix. There does not appear to be any moisture problem and I am leaning towards a short, ground, or voltage problem. But seems odd that it is always the same headlight.

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Prius (Gen 2) :: 2007 - Headlights Turning On And Off

My sister recently bought a 2007 Prius Package 6 with HID's. Her headlights will turn on for about 2-3 minutes then one will go out and then both will go out. If you turn off the headlights and turn them back on then they will both turn on again but only for a few minutes. What this can be? I figured it's not the bulbs since once they go out, they shouldn't come back on but I could be wrong.

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Prius V :: 2007 - Headlights Went Out Now Radio Won't Power On

Right headlight went out after being stopped by police officer. I see this is a common issue. Had Phoenix AZ Toyota dealership replace the "fancy" headlight.

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Prius (2004-09) :: 2007 - Headlights Keeps Going Out Every 10 Seconds

I have 2007 Base Prius and driver side head lights keeps going out and every 10 secs when I turn them all light comes back. Most of times short trips it will go out and need to turn the lights on/off.

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Prius (Gen 2) :: 2007 Headlights Won't Turn On After Leaving The Engine Running

I have Prius 2007, base model + package 2 & no upgrades. Not sure if it came with HID. It does not have a fog light.

I parked the car in front of a restaurant and waited. Turned off the headlights while waiting with engine running. Fiddled with the interior panel brightness dial a bit. When I turned on the car again the headlights wouldn't turn on - both of them. Drove home with hi-beam.

Checked the fuses H-LP LO for both RH & LH sides. They seem fine.

Asked wife to turn on/off headlights from stick - I could hear the click in the relay - so DIM relay is ok. With stick knob set to headlights and car running asked for the stick to be pushed to turn on/off high-beam- Could hear the relay engage + high beam on/off.

I looked closely to see if the mirror is moving - no movement. Just found it is possible for the same bulb to be High & low beams when there is no mirror movement with dual filament bulbs.

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Prius (2004-09) :: Halogen Headlights Keep Failing On 2007 Hybrid

Halogen Headlights keep failing on my 2007 Prius Hybrid. I'm starting a file on this because my headlights fail waaaaay too often. I first bought replacements from O'Rileys (don't know the brand) and one failed after only 3 months. . . they would not replace the bulb for free so I did buy one more bulb there. The next time I purchased two Philips bulbs at another parts store. The last ones I bought were from Napa Auto parts and I have to replace one of those. I am wishing I had kept better records because there have been more burned out low beam headlamps. . .never use the brights.

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Prius (2004-09) :: 2007 - HID Headlights On Driver Side Will Randomly Go Out

I have a 2007 Prius with HID lights. A few months ago the drivers side headlight would randomly go out. If I turned the lights off, then immediately back on, sometimes I could get the light to turn back on. Recently the passenger light started doing this as well. I'm wondering if the bulbs are going bad, or is the ballast going bad? Is there an easy way to check?

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Camry :: 2007 V6 With 2GR-FE Engine Burning Oil?

I just recently purchased an 07 Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE engine. I looked at the dipstick over the weekend and was surprised to see it was a quart low. I asked a friend about this and he informed me that Toyota engines are notorious for burning oil. Is this true? I previously owned a 94 Camry V6 that did not have this problem. Also, is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening, or slow down the burning.

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Toyota - Corolla :: 2007 - Oil Is Burning Quickly

I have a used Toyota Corolla 2007 that has engine problems

I bought this for $8000 in Dec 2012 and did not realize the previous owner was using synthetic oil. I used the regular oil and changed every 3 mins. At one point I started seeing a lot of smoke and the oil was burning quickly (like in a month for 300 miles). The oil change guy recommended to use synthetic oil and that should remove all the sludge. It's been a year I am using the synthetic oil and I still have the sludge issues.

I took the car to the mechanic today and he is saying the piston rings could have worn out and asking to rebuild the engine and that would cost $2800 including the taxes. My wife will be using this car to drop and pick up the kids from school. So I don't want to take any risks. Should I go ahead and rebuild the engine?

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Passat (B6) :: 2007 - Burning Oil At Alarming Rate

I have a 2007 passat when I drive it constantly to turn the engine off immediately because the oil is low, it even did this right after having the oil changed. I had the oil pumped changed at the dealer per their recommendation and even after that the car still gave me warnings about low oil every time I drive it. it's to the point now that I am afraid to drive the car. I had the car chipped at 1500 miles there is now 77,000 on it so I've basically had it chipped since new.

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Passat (B6) :: 2007 - Burning Oil And Running Rough

I had an incident in December where we left the house and drove less than a mile when the oil warning came onto the MFD. I pulled into the local gas station and had to pour two full quarts of Mobile 1 in order to bring the level up onto the dipstick.

As the car is still covered by the VW Assured warranty, I had the dealer check it out but was told that this is "normal" though we never had it happen before (owned for two years). Really, two full quarts is normal?

Now, we have had two incidents since then when the car starts rough and the check engine light flashes. With the first incident, the dealer found that one of the coil wires had "come loose." It is back at the dealer now for the second incident, but i don't see a cable coming loose twice in just a few weeks.

Could these be related to the oil incident? Car is a 2007 early build (2006) wagon with the 2.0T ....

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Lexus LS 2007+ :: Rubber Burning Smell From Vents

I am experiencing a strange rubber burning smell coming through their vents.

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Toyota - Camry :: 2007 With 110,000 Miles - Burning Oil Too Fast

I have a 2007 Toyota Camry with 110,000 miles that is burning oil too fast. A farm mechanic told me I should put thicker oil in it- straight SAE 30. It is a 4 cyl, 2.4 L Automatic. I had a oil and filter change less than 2 months ago, have driven maybe 2,000 miles. The oil is below the first dot. The manufacturer says to put 5W 20 oil in. I live in central North Carolina, so below freezing temperatures aren’t an issue. Last oil and filter change, they checked for leaks and they said it was clean underneath with none. Also, is it possible the car is burning the oil fast because I live in a warmer climate and I’m using the thinner oil? Is it ok to put the thicker straight SAE 30 oil in it? If yes, can I add it to what’s already there (5w 20)?

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Santa Fe (CM - 2007-12) :: Canister Purge Valve Solenoid Burning Out Quickly

I just had my 3rd Canister purge valve installed a month and a half ago, and it's already dead.

I noticed while I was driving that it was constantly pulsing after the engine warmed up, and continued to do so as long as I was driving.** This did not seem normal to me (I can hear it in the cab).

The solenoid is burning up and measures open circuit. No codes are thrown during the time it continues to pulse, but when it burned up again, the 3 codes (P0441 Incorrect Purge Flow, P0440 Solenoid Failure, P0443 Purge Valve Circuit Trouble) are immediately thrown? indicating the solenoid is fried.

The system runs a series of tests during normal operation, so if there was a problem with an actual leak or clog, it should show up as a test failure code, but does not. My inclination is that the problem is a sensor.

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