fog lamp issues 03 Legacy GT wagon

ridella · 06-06-2012, 10:30 AM

These are now failing regularly on both sides (independently). As I said to my mechanic it seems like it only became a problem once we started having to replace them, now we are always dealing with one or the other failing frequently. My guess is moisture or something getting in there (rain or shine). Anyone have similar issues or success with a heavy duty bulb replacement?

**Dookie** · 06-06-2012, 03:28 PM

If you're using cheap Ebay bulbs, then yes they will burn out in a few months. A good brand would be Orsram's by Phillips. Here's a link to one vendor.

http://store.candlepower.com/houpbuthno.html

TSi+WRX · 06-08-2012, 07:11 PM

Check weatherproofing of the caps that protect the back of the lamp housings from moisture ingress. The seals could have degraded over time.

Check the electrical contacts down there, as well as the condition of the wiring - everything from inside the bulb housing to outside.

^ That should take care of "moisture from the inside" issues.

Check the condition of the lens and surround...can it be that water is entering the housing from "outside" - i.e. from the front of the vehicle?

06-06-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
ridella Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1	fog lamp issues 03 Legacy GT wagon These are now failing regularly on both sides (independently). As I said to my mechanic it seems like it only became a problem once we started having to replace them, now we are always dealing with one or the other failing frequently. My guess is moisture or something getting in there (rain or shine). Anyone have similar issues or success with a heavy duty bulb replacement?

06-08-2012, 07:11 PM	#3
TSi+WRX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Hts., OH - USA Posts: 2,268	Check weatherproofing of the caps that protect the back of the lamp housings from moisture ingress. The seals could have degraded over time. Check the electrical contacts down there, as well as the condition of the wiring - everything from inside the bulb housing to outside. ^ That should take care of "moisture from the inside" issues. Check the condition of the lens and surround...can it be that water is entering the housing from "outside" - i.e. from the front of the vehicle? __________________ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges Me: '16 Outback 2.5i Limited Wifey: '16 WRX Premium CVT 7th Subaru Family

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06-06-2012, 03:28 PM	#2
Dookie ;-0 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fresno - The arm pit of CA Posts: 5,045	If you're using cheap Ebay bulbs, then yes they will burn out in a few months. A good brand would be Orsram's by Phillips. Here's a link to one vendor. http://store.candlepower.com/houpbuthno.html

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