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03-14-2014, 12:26 AM
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Low beams out. All other lights work
Dashboard symbol says lights are on. No other error symbols. High beams work. Where to start looking?
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03-14-2014, 12:34 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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My truck took a power surge and blew out both low beams at the same time, my high beams still worked, check your bulbs!!!
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
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03-14-2014, 12:44 AM
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I'll check that but no bulb out induction on the dash which I have had when a parking bulb went out. FYI this is a solera RV. Not a truck.
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03-14-2014, 01:57 AM
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2012 Solera. No dash indication when my low beam bulbs failed. OEM bulbs lasted about 25K miles. Note that they are on all the time the engine is running - not just at night. Auto store replacement bulbs only lasted about 5K miles. Recently got some Hella bulbs from Amazon - hope they are more like the OEM bulbs.
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03-14-2014, 05:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
2012 Solera. No dash indication when my low beam bulbs failed. OEM bulbs lasted about 25K miles. Note that they are on all the time the engine is running - not just at night. Auto store replacement bulbs only lasted about 5K miles. Recently got some Hella bulbs from Amazon - hope they are more like the OEM bulbs.
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might be a dumb question, buy why not just get the OEM bulbs from the dealer?
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03-14-2014, 05:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
2012 Solera. No dash indication when my low beam bulbs failed. OEM bulbs lasted about 25K miles. Note that they are on all the time the engine is running - not just at night. Auto store replacement bulbs only lasted about 5K miles. Recently got some Hella bulbs from Amazon - hope they are more like the OEM bulbs.
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May I have the link @ Amazon.com for the Hella Bulbs-Thanks.
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03-14-2014, 08:50 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Also, check the fuse, on some vehicles there is a separate fuse for low beams and high beams!!
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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03-14-2014, 09:32 AM
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This is not some vehicle this is a solera and this is a solera specific forum. Thanks anyway.
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03-14-2014, 09:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
2012 Solera. No dash indication when my low beam bulbs failed. OEM bulbs lasted about 25K miles. Note that they are on all the time the engine is running - not just at night. Auto store replacement bulbs only lasted about 5K miles. Recently got some Hella bulbs from Amazon - hope they are more like the OEM bulbs.
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Thanks. Good info!
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03-14-2014, 10:11 AM
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There are many HD bulbs out there for most headlamp applications... stay away from Wal-Mart(cause you need customer service) and go to a parts store(et NAPA) ask what's available. The internet is your friend for research in this case... don't confuse HP/off-road brands for good. They are prolly just boxing another manufacturers stuff to resale. IMHO
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03-14-2014, 10:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeising
2012 Solera. No dash indication when my low beam bulbs failed. OEM bulbs lasted about 25K miles. Note that they are on all the time the engine is running - not just at night. Auto store replacement bulbs only lasted about 5K miles. Recently got some Hella bulbs from Amazon - hope they are more like the OEM bulbs.
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Along similar lines,we have a lot of GM truck vehicles around here (pick ups,Tahoe's/Suburbans etc) and I have started to notice that many of them have one Daylight Running Lamp burned out or not on in the daytime.
I'm beginning to think the service life of these bulbs is not that long.
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03-14-2014, 08:50 PM
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Low beams out. All other lights work
"This is not some vehicle this is a solera and this is a solera specific forum. Thanks anyway."
This comment struck me wrong...just because someone (SYE) was trying to help but does not list a Solera as his/her vehicle does not automatically mean that the suggestion is wrong or that owner's suggestion is invalid. All vehicles share common mechanics/systems and what has worked for one owner may work for others...even if they do not own a Solera. When asking for help all suggestions be it specifically from a Solera owner or from someone who has had this problem before just in another vehicle may solve the issue.
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03-14-2014, 09:06 PM
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I do not know what causes it but all the Sprinter Ambulances around here carry 2 or 3 extra headlight bulbs at all times. Sometimes the do not make a entire shift before they blow. Just FYI.
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03-14-2014, 09:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cousin01
This is not some vehicle this is a solera and this is a solera specific forum. Thanks anyway.
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Kind of a snide post, totally uncalled for. Sye was just offering assistance!
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03-14-2014, 11:55 PM
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I was just trying to help....I'm done!!!
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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03-15-2014, 10:52 AM
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Come on - No harm No foul. I've seen worse replies.
Maybe we have all been cooped up too long this winter.
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03-15-2014, 08:39 PM
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Robert Mayberry
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Yep, low beams burn out. At 50,000 miles I'm on my third set and now keep four spares with me. Doesn't seem to matter whether they are Mercedes or others.
Be careful when changing the bulb. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oils and moisture on your figure will cause it to break when you turn on lights.
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03-15-2014, 08:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cousin01
This is not some vehicle this is a solera and this is a solera specific forum. Thanks anyway.
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Indeed!
Some suggested reading.
https://www.google.com/#q=vehicle
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03-15-2014, 09:39 PM
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Any chance the reply wasn't intended in the way it's being taken?  If this isn't the case let's not forget that many posts can be of use to other members too. Please keep on sharing - I know I need the help. 
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