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Interior light question

Old Oct 25, 2018 | 08:47 PM
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Im having an odd issue with my courtesy lights, I put new bulbs in and the work fine till I start the car , then they immediately burn out, just the two under the dash, dome light is fine, any help or ideas greatly appreciated!!
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 11:33 PM
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I'd first unplug the alternator....start the car then see it this stops the bulbs from burning out.

More than likely it will....if so- you need to have the alternator checked...

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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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Take the lights out and use a voltmeter to see voltage you are getting here. Do you have 12 volt bulbs?
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