Headlight Woes - 03 Spectra

[ladyvoodoo]

About 8 months ago, both headlights went out. Four months or so later, the passenger side one went out again. Last night the driver's side one went out.

What is going on? I don't seem to have any other electrical problems. Am I just buying crummy bulbs, or is there some other possible reason?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[oldjeep]

Might want some dielectric grease in the socket to make sure you're getting good contact. Otherwise, on the replacements if you put in a halogen bulb bare handed, the oil on your fingers tends to make the bulbs fail prematurely.

[ladyvoodoo]

Thanks! Yes, I know about handling halogen bulbs. I'll try the grease to see if that helps.

[ladyvoodoo]

Well, I tried the dielectric grease and that doesn't seem to help. I guess my next step is to go to the dealership (ugh).

Now, why would my headlights go out such that I need to change them 3 times in 8 months in the first place?

[oldjeep]

I meant dielectric grease when you replace them so they get a good contact- it's not going to fix burnt out bulbs.