1999 Corolla headlight problems

[Sputnik13]

I purchased my corolla last year used and it came missing the headlight pigtails. I replaced it with aftermarket ones from sylvania and both bulbs died a couple weeks back just a few days apart from one another. Is there anything special about the corolla's headlights that I have to account for? Do I need a specific type of replacement? I tried getting OEM pigtails and the dealer doesn't sell them separately.

I don't know the model # for the pigtails but the bulb is a sylvania hb1/9004

[KimMG]

Did you clean the bulbs prior to installation? Any contaminents on the glass can cause hot spots that will lead to premature failure.

[rockwood84]

are the globes moving any if they bounce when you hit a bump yu gonna blow many bulbs are the seals at the back of the globes tight if not tight take them back and get your $$$ back, also do not touch the bulbs with your bare hands the moisture from your skin will make the bulbs blow.have you tried a junkyard for the pigtails? hope this helps