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Aug 12, 2007

ctopher

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Headlight Bulb Exploded

Got my '07 Si 2 weeks ago and decided to replace the headlight bulbs today with PIAA's...However I must've touched the bulb on something during install as it exploded after being on for about 30 minutes. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can clean all the glass particles from the headlight housing??
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Aug 12, 2007

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Re: Headlight Bulb Exploded

you should have cleaned the bulbs with alcohol first, even if you didnt touch it. but as for the glass, to just do a quick job, try blowing compressed air inside, it will blow them to the corners, but to get it all out youre gonna have to remove the whole headlamp and either shake it out or open them up.

Aug 13, 2007

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Re: Headlight Bulb Exploded

cool that happend to my Luminics bulbs also but i told them it was a defected bulb and i got a free pair again!

yeah i took off the headlight assembly and shook the particles out.

Aug 13, 2007

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Re: Headlight Bulb Exploded

Thanks fellas,
I've gotta remove my front bumper this weekend to install my fog lights so I'll take em out and shake em to see if I can get it all out...if need be I'll have to take em apart.