Merc6 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Now that page is gone... Not the 1st time it happened to me. Last time there were 10 ghost pages. *on topic* I feel I may have jinxed myself posting in this thread. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 ut oh.. order them up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy33oak Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Stumbled in here looking for this vey problem. Ive owned my car now (05 LGT) for 18 months and have replaced 3 passenger side and 2 driver side headlights. Its getting old real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 i have gone with the sylvania eco bulbs. a slightly different light (bought on amazon), but havent had one burn out in 6+ months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I replaced mine with the VOLT Hid kit, its about 100 bucks and its been rock solid for well over a year. Cant remember who the vendor was but just do a search on VOLT hid and you should find who it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friviz68 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 i disabled my day time driving lights ,havent replaced any bulbs for almost 2 yrs now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Yea I did that as well when I put the HID's in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Disabled them and every 6 months or on the coldest dark rainy night on the turnpike they go out. I keep a few in the trunk for such an occasion. One of these days HIDs but I have to worry about keeping the car on the road and not the jack stands more. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk222 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 what bulb goes in the DRL slot (H?)....anyone....anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 H7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk222 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 H7 Why thank you:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I've bought enough of them to remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted February 20, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 20, 2012 DRL is getting disabled today. F this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 It really does help a lot. I think the fault is in the DRL system it's self. I disabled my DRL but leave my lights on at all times and my bulbs last 2-3 times longer. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DK- Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I've been swapping bulbs about annually (not by choice) since I got the car in 2005. First ones went both at the same time about 14k, currently have 110k on it. I've tried different bulb models and found the ones that produce the least amount of light last the longest. They were so weak I was WANTING them to burn out. Pretty ridiculous Subaru hasn't acknowledged the problem. Between the bulbs blowing and the worst shifting auto transmission ever I'm surprised I've kept the car this long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekranzler Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I've been watching these headlightposts since I bought my GT in June of '05. Had both bulbs replaced under warranty after one went out in '08. Haven't replaced one since, but I'm sure I will need to soon, considering it's been almost four years. I'm wondering if this problem is more prevalent in areas with more humid weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuryakin Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I may have a solution. About 4 years ago, I installed a set of 65W H7s, which are basically H9s with an H7 base, and have so far avoided the annual headlight bulb burnout event at my house! Here's where you get them: http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 kuryakin, my OSRAM 65w bulbs have been pretty good to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknechtel Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 i have an outback wagon 2011 but my search brought me here so here are my facts. LH low beam drivers side replaced 10/4/11 at 19,950 miles, car 8 months old RF headlight replaced passenger side - same bulb as above 84920ag020 on 1/18/12 at 28,616 miles, car 11 months old:confused: LH headlight replaced - same bulb as above 10/11/12 at 51,306 miles i did not note on my paper if this was driver or passenger buthas same LH word as last oct. one. 20 months old going to dealer next friday as another light is out. actually a few of them. i believe on the pass side the middle light is out between large dble bulb light and flasher and on the driver side both bulbs in the large light are out. won't know bulb numbers till get them replaced. car has about 57,000 when all lights noticed out. tail light out too since nov, getting that replaced too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Since you're out of the bumper to bumper, I'm assuming that you're paying them to replace them? Don't. None of the bulbs, front or rear are that bad. Yeah, it's a PITA, but for the trouble of having to go to the dealer, pay them, etc. you could go down to your local auto parts store, buy a replacement and stick it in yourself. It'll probably be done quicker, and without a doubt cheaper. The hardest one I've done so far as the passenger fog lamp and that was because I didn't want to have to take off the bumper, fender or under body protection. Interestingly enough, my light bulb consumption has slowed over the last couple of years. I think that it's because I'm buying cheaper bulbs... seriously. I buy the plain jane Sylvania bulbs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknechtel Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 unfortunately the options i have found on my year model to replace the bulbs require taking apart 1/2 the engine compartment or removing the tires which is not quick, for me anyway. i'll google search to see if i find someone who has another method on utube or something but even the dealership takes off the tires to replace them. they aren't happy about it because it backs up their other work when they use to be able to change the lights in the parking lot while other cars were in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted January 10, 2013 Mega Users Share Posted January 10, 2013 Disabling the DRL hasn't helped much. I'm still replacing bulbs every 4 months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Subaru sells a better bulb. I'm sure it's referenced way back in this thread by me. Also check out http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/daniel-stern-lighting-and-subaru-headlight-options-45991.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've found cheap bulbs last the longest. In my area, the stores only seem to stock Silverstars which, I think, burn to hot and don't last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyMods Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 you can get a good HID set up for about $100 on ebay..(dont get the cheep $60 and under ones) I would go with a 6000k or 8000k kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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