All, I have been having issues with my 01 Tahoe fog light. On the driver’s side, every time I replace the bulb, it explodes within a couple days. I have checked the fog light fuse and it looks good. I replaced the light socket and I am still having an issue. It is not water related as it is bone dry inside. My passenger side has been running fine with no issues. As a note, I have been replacing the light with an 880 bulb as I cannot read what my passenger bulb says and what I have read online the replacement is an 880. Everything is stock and I only use the incandescent bulbs, no LEDs. Does anyone have ideas on what may be causing the bulb to keep blowing? Thanks for the help.
Fog Light Issues
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I assume that you use your fog lights frequently. Swap the bulbs left to right and see if it still blows. You said that it "explodes;" does that mean it burns out, or literally explodes and the glass shatters?
What voltage are you reading at the socket terminals?
What voltage are you reading at the socket terminals?
Yes, usually whenever I have my headlights on I like to turn my fog lights on as well. The bulb actually explodes and the glass shatters. Good idea checking the voltage at the socket, I will check it when I get back from work tomorrow. Once I get a voltage, I will try and swap the good bulb in. Thanks for the help.
I thought that might’ve been the issue, but I made sure to not touch the bulb at all with my fingers the last couple times I have replaced it.
Is there any possibility of the light housing vibrating enough to cause this? Some of the fog light housings are on rubber mounts, which can cushion them.
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