Headlight bulbs go out

RICKKONK

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2005 HONDA CRV
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
45,000 MILES

My Honda CRV drivers side headlight keeps burning out every 2-3 weeks. My fuses are all okay and all other lights work. Any suggestions. My warranty is up?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 AT 9:48 AM

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GWEIGEL

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I have also a 2005 Honda CR-V. The left low beam headlight has burned out four times since last August. After inspecting the electrical system, the only thing that the dealer gives me as an option is to use a Honda bulb instead of a third party bulb.

See sam2000pres, they cleaned corrosion from the dimmer switch.

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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 AT 9:43 PM

KEN L

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Hello,

This happens when the voltage regulator goes out inside the alternator allowing to high of voltage to be produced which takes out the headlight bulbs but to be sure here is a guide to help test and confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Monday, August 3rd, 2009 AT 12:30 PM

REY-GTS

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Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to get a rebuilt alternator for $132.00 all fixed! I love this site.

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Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 AT 12:31 PM

JGERARDJR

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2004 HONDA CRV
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
71,000 MILES

Both headlights are out. What could be wrong? Is it a fuse problem? Thanks.

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Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 AT 12:32 PM (Merged)

MSESKY

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If I were you I would get out your owners manual. Check the fuses for your headlamps. Then I would check one of the bulbs. If this is blown it will usually have a black soot on the inside of the bulb, another way to check this is to lightly tap the outside of the bulb with your fingernail, if the spring element vibrates your bulb is stuffed and the other one probly is too. But be careful not to touch the bulb with your hand as the oil on our hands causes issues with the bulb. If you know your stuff, then check the plug that plugs into the bulb has power then check it for ground. Headlamps not working can be a number of things and its not always an easy fix. Might wanna look at your relay too.