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'09 Nissan Versa Headlight issue?

I have an 09 Versa 1.8L Hatchback. I have replaced the headlights about 4 or 5 times in the 2 years I have owned the car. I mean I replaced both lights 2-3 months ago and I just had to replace the right lamp again today...I have bought more lights in the past 2 years for this car than any of my past 5 cars combined. I looked at Nissan's recall search but nothing for my car. Anyone else have this issue...?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    The "issue" is not the NIssan but you. It would seem that you are seriously avoiding going to a mechanic for resolution. The problem is technical and requires an technician, an expert, with equipment and experience to determine the problem so as to arrive at a resolution. It seems that to replace once was logical and expected. However, when the second time arrived, that was the time to determine that there is something that is causing the problem. Replacing bulbs expecting a different result IS NOT logical nor reasonable. Neither is asking here for guesses. Only a mechanic can fix this issue. You can discuss and search online until the cows come home but that is denying factual evidence. No one but an expert can repair cars. Go find one. Today.

  • 6 years ago

    You may need to test the alternator to see if it is producing a steady 12 volts and see if the diodes in the alternator are allowing alternating current to get past. I had another car 300ZX that blew out headlight bulbs frequently and that alternating current went from 12volts ac to as high as 40 volts ac it was eating up bulbs too. Buy Quality bulbs and never touch the glass with your fingers.

  • J J
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    You don't need to check the voltage at the socket but you do need to check the voltage with the car running at a high idle at the battery. A corroded connection at the socket will cause problems.

  • 6 years ago

    Used gloves each time I have changed the bulb...Dealer changed once. I will check voltage...thanks.

  • 6 years ago

    if u touched the bulbs that's it.ANY guease/oil from ur fingers will hot spot and burn up bulbs...also chech voltage to scockets

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