Sylvania silverstars problem?
CanukGMC
11-07-2006, 09:59 PM
Has anyone run the silverstars in the late 90's models Jimmy? I have a 98 jimmy and a friend who drives an s-10 pickup (2000) says we can't run the silverstars in our trucks because the headlight enclosure is plastic and the silverstars heat up so much that it melts the lens. Has anyone had this issue?
agcneo
11-09-2006, 01:36 PM
no... i have a 97 blazer and im not having that problem, they just keep exploding on me instead.
CanukGMC
11-09-2006, 01:38 PM
no... i have a 97 blazer and im not having that problem, they just keep exploding on me instead.
EXPLODING? lol that's odd. How often?
EXPLODING? lol that's odd. How often?
goser
11-09-2006, 04:42 PM
Exploding could be caused by touching the glass envelope during installation.
CanukGMC
11-09-2006, 04:43 PM
Exploding could be caused by touching the glass envelope during installation.
I would assume if water is able to get inside the lens the same result could happen. I know touching applies for sure to halogens and pretty much any other bulbs that gets real hot.
I would assume if water is able to get inside the lens the same result could happen. I know touching applies for sure to halogens and pretty much any other bulbs that gets real hot.
Blazer SS
11-09-2006, 05:27 PM
Mine have been in for two years with no problems what so ever.
agcneo
11-09-2006, 06:43 PM
idk, this is my 3rd set in bout 2 months.. i think i may have water in that head lamp assembly though. i should probably get a new one. no i dont touch the bulbs, i make sure im not. the first time it happend i started wearing latex gloves. still blowing up, its quite a sight to when ur driving at night and it flashes.
CanukGMC
11-09-2006, 06:45 PM
idk, this is my 3rd set in bout 2 months.. i think i may have water in that head lamp assembly though. i should probably get a new one. no i dont touch the bulbs, i make sure im not. the first time it happend i started wearing latex gloves. still blowing up, its quite a sight to when ur driving at night and it flashes.
How hard were they to install? I looked under the hood and it looked like a real PITA to get at the bulbs. On the one side I think I should yank the airbox to get at them but on the other side so I need to remove the whole battery and tray??
How hard were they to install? I looked under the hood and it looked like a real PITA to get at the bulbs. On the one side I think I should yank the airbox to get at them but on the other side so I need to remove the whole battery and tray??
blazee
11-09-2006, 06:56 PM
The bulbs are easy to change. There are plastic clips that hold the head light assemblt is place. Pull the clips and the assembly pulls out giving complete access to the back. There's a picture here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=2810289&postcount=7), thanks again to swalt.
You can use Sylvania Silverstars without any heat issues. I wouldn't recommend them though, they actually give you less visibility than standard bulbs, and don't last nearly as long.
You can use Sylvania Silverstars without any heat issues. I wouldn't recommend them though, they actually give you less visibility than standard bulbs, and don't last nearly as long.
CanukGMC
11-09-2006, 07:41 PM
The bulbs are easy to change. There are plastic clips that hold the head light assemblt is place. Pull the clips and the assembly pulls out giving complete access to the back. There's a picture here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=2810289&postcount=7), thanks again to swalt.
You can use Sylvania Silverstars without any heat issues. I wouldn't recommend them though, they actually give you less visibility than standard bulbs, and don't last nearly as long.
When those clips are pulled out does the WHOLE headlight assembly including lens come out the front or does it just open an access panel for rear access of the lamp enclosure? My stupid chiltons, which has been completely useless to date with EVERY bit of work I've done, tells me to yank the air intake assembly and the battery+battery tray COMPLETELY to get at the bulbs, grr.
Are there any other recommended high intensity lights you'd recommend? We have VERY poor vis up here, I live pretty far north and winters are heavy and dark and there are only a couple street lights in town, most of the driving is done in the pitch black on dirt roads and there's moose EVERYWHERE. Thanks for the help!
PS: If I remove the clips and it indeed does remove the whole headlight out the front does that affect the aiming of the healight itself when I re-install them?
You can use Sylvania Silverstars without any heat issues. I wouldn't recommend them though, they actually give you less visibility than standard bulbs, and don't last nearly as long.
When those clips are pulled out does the WHOLE headlight assembly including lens come out the front or does it just open an access panel for rear access of the lamp enclosure? My stupid chiltons, which has been completely useless to date with EVERY bit of work I've done, tells me to yank the air intake assembly and the battery+battery tray COMPLETELY to get at the bulbs, grr.
Are there any other recommended high intensity lights you'd recommend? We have VERY poor vis up here, I live pretty far north and winters are heavy and dark and there are only a couple street lights in town, most of the driving is done in the pitch black on dirt roads and there's moose EVERYWHERE. Thanks for the help!
PS: If I remove the clips and it indeed does remove the whole headlight out the front does that affect the aiming of the healight itself when I re-install them?
DINO55
11-10-2006, 09:05 AM
When the two plastic clips on each side are pulled , the whole headlight will pull out toward's the front of the truck...
I have Silverstars in my 98 and I like them alot....
I have Silverstars in my 98 and I like them alot....
Blazer SS
11-10-2006, 10:07 AM
When you put the assembly back in make sure that it seats fully. if it doesn't your headlight will be off, easy way to check just look at the front of your truck. you will see that there is a big gap between the headlight and the closed hood. Also think of fog and driving lights.
BlazerLT
11-10-2006, 12:03 PM
I know it has been said, but never touch the glass on the bulbs during installation. Handle only by the black portion and use gloves it you can.
CanukGMC
11-10-2006, 12:12 PM
When you put the assembly back in make sure that it seats fully. if it doesn't your headlight will be off, easy way to check just look at the front of your truck. you will see that there is a big gap between the headlight and the closed hood. Also think of fog and driving lights.
Ok I just went out and finally got around to checking on this and MAN! This is the EASIEST THING EVER! Two clips and the headlight literally just falls out! $#@# the chiltons on this one, I'm one more step closer to throwing it in the garbage. It seriously told me to remove the airbox assembly, then the battery AND battery tray completely. Wtf?! Here's some pics:
http://img423.imageshack.us/img423/7597/lights001nu1.jpg
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8/lights002tw4.jpg
Ok I just went out and finally got around to checking on this and MAN! This is the EASIEST THING EVER! Two clips and the headlight literally just falls out! $#@# the chiltons on this one, I'm one more step closer to throwing it in the garbage. It seriously told me to remove the airbox assembly, then the battery AND battery tray completely. Wtf?! Here's some pics:
http://img423.imageshack.us/img423/7597/lights001nu1.jpg
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8/lights002tw4.jpg
agcneo
11-12-2006, 11:32 AM
what year is that for? the clips on the headlights. im gonna scream if that works for mine. i have a 97. i have to take my grille guard off, then the grille, and then the headlamp to get to the damn bulbs.
CanukGMC
11-12-2006, 11:33 AM
what year is that for? the clips on the headlights. im gonna scream if that works for mine. i have a 97. i have to take my grille guard off, then the grille, and then the headlamp to get to the damn bulbs.
It's a 1998. I would assume it'll work for you as well. IGNORE the chiltons if you have one, mine told me bascially to strip both sides of the engine bay! lol
It's a 1998. I would assume it'll work for you as well. IGNORE the chiltons if you have one, mine told me bascially to strip both sides of the engine bay! lol
agcneo
11-13-2006, 10:45 AM
ya i have a haynes, well had. it was in the blazer when is sank, and i never went out to get a replacement. and does anyone know a good way to get water out of a headlight, im wondering if i never just removed all of it when i attempted to clean it.
Blazer SS
11-16-2006, 02:38 PM
Just watch yourself , sometimes the grass realy isn't greener on the other side. What I mean to say is that silverstars are great! I have had the same set in my Blazer for 2 yrs. But they do provide less actual driving light.
Regular bulbs do shine better and provide better ambient light. Silverstars are way brighter! No challenge there. But they have severe limitations.
Cost! For one thing. Bright white light ,Great, But I bet everyone owns at least one led flashlight, and one incandesent flashlight .
Try this , find somewhere dark and shine your led on an object, now shine your incandesent flashlight on the same object, now be honest, which one looks better? Which one shines farther? Now turn the flashlights around and shine them momentarily in your eyes, the led will blind you! but does not shine as far as the incandesents. Silverstars use a whole different light spectrum than the halogen bulbs. Amazing what just using a different type of gas will do.
Regular bulbs are a little better, But you can't beat the look of silverstars on your Blazer!! Just make sure that you align them when you put them in.
Regular bulbs do shine better and provide better ambient light. Silverstars are way brighter! No challenge there. But they have severe limitations.
Cost! For one thing. Bright white light ,Great, But I bet everyone owns at least one led flashlight, and one incandesent flashlight .
Try this , find somewhere dark and shine your led on an object, now shine your incandesent flashlight on the same object, now be honest, which one looks better? Which one shines farther? Now turn the flashlights around and shine them momentarily in your eyes, the led will blind you! but does not shine as far as the incandesents. Silverstars use a whole different light spectrum than the halogen bulbs. Amazing what just using a different type of gas will do.
Regular bulbs are a little better, But you can't beat the look of silverstars on your Blazer!! Just make sure that you align them when you put them in.
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