Why do the bulbs on my 2001 vw beetle keep blowing when i replace them?

Asked by 2001vwbeetle Sep 25, 2014 at 08:31 AM about the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 vw Beetle and every time i replace the bulb in the headlamp the other side
blows the bulb.

2 Answers

Frank answered 6 years ago

I always changer both sides at the same time and keep the old good one as a spare .Then when one goes out put in the used bulb . I was told this would help with bulb life

Mark helpful

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