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Old 02-05-2020, 04:36 PM   #11
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Default Re: Burning out headlight bulbs

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy View Post
A likely culprit is the battery ground cable where it connects to the frame. It is out of sight and out of mind and under the car where it is exposed to all kind of corrosion. Remove the battery to access it. Remove the bolt, nut, and the cable and wire wheel them. There is a raised boss on the frame where the cable connects. Clean this area thoroughly, remove all rust, paint, crud, and any powder coating. Make sure it is clean bare metal. This should be done every time you replace the battery.

Tom Endy
Very good advice but I'd also use some dielectric grease on the connection. It will prevent any further corrosion and help make a good connection.
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