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AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:30,369 Points:3,068,390 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 9:43:46 PM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse I almost always replace mine the next day.

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I almost always replace mine the next day.

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geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,166 Points:1,399,295 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 10:12:11 PM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse 2 hours
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,688 Points:1,324,375 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 9:17:20 PM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse As soon as I realize it's burned out -- it gets replaced (within a day or so)
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,178 Points:1,221,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 9:04:37 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse As long as it takes me to buy one.
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,209 Points:1,940,410 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 8:59:44 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse DUH,NOOOOOOOOOOO!
yodudebc Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,570 Points:539,825 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 9:44:06 AM Ignore yodudebc Report Abuse I don't
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,941 Points:1,873,415 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 9:40:46 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse I don't at night.
L98 Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:180 Points:26,180 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 9:32:46 AM Ignore L98 Report Abuse not long
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,279 Points:3,300,210 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 8:27:26 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse Asap
metalhat73 Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:346 Points:238,130 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 8:26:41 AM Ignore metalhat73 Report Abuse ASAP.
puddy Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:13,624 Points:3,262,925 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 8:03:44 AM Ignore puddy Report Abuse yes
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,861 Points:601,320 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 7:47:14 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse 2 years
i35babe Rookie Author Texas Posts:36 Points:420 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 12:47:54 PM Ignore i35babe Report Abuse Replace it the same day. DPS will ticket you in the blink of an eye for that down here.
geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,166 Points:1,399,295 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 5:11:16 PM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse 0
Coco0828 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:980 Points:159,265 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 4:13:21 PM Ignore Coco0828 Report Abuse Will replace it when I know it's out
Ratso Champion Author Ohio Posts:18,760 Points:2,680,595 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 6:22:36 AM Ignore Ratso Report Abuse Hey, truthfully, I dont EVER remember driving around Padiddle ....
djp071158 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:648 Points:289,000 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 5:12:21 AM Ignore djp071158 Report Abuse Not long at all. I try to replace it as soon as I can.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,700 Points:993,935 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 3:09:10 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Not very long. As soon as I realize it, I replace it.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,015 Points:1,852,695 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:31:55 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse ASAP
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,171 Points:354,540 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:13:18 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse I would replace it when I get home.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,903 Points:3,526,800 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 1:45:08 AM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse You don't get arrested for having a burned out headlight in Canada, where do people get these silly ideas? The worst I ever received for a burned out light was a fix-it ticket, which becomes a regular ticket if the headlight isn't replaced. The only time I received a fix-it ticket was one day I didn't realize a light was burned out, I normally replace them pretty quickly if I see one out, I like to see and be seen.
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:475 Points:83,185 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 1:32:19 AM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse Summer if no night driving expected....a few days, up to a week Most of the year....that evening when I get home Canada.....I have a bulb in my car and would change it immediately as lights are required at all times. I wouldn't want to be arrested and forbidden to enter Canada.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,700 Points:1,577,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 12:20:19 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse When I find that its out, I get it replace as soon as possible.
beachd8 All-Star Author Orange County Posts:735 Points:110,680 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 10:20:08 PM Ignore beachd8 Report Abuse ASAP. It's not worth the safety hazard.
LKnight598 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:787 Points:182,715 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 8:26:41 PM Ignore LKnight598 Report Abuse I replace it as soon as possible.
gascomber Veteran Author Durham Posts:269 Points:53,955 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 1:46:50 PM Ignore gascomber Report Abuse replace it as soon as i notice it
speedy700 Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:386 Points:122,325 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 1:22:09 PM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse As soon as I can I replace it. [Edited by: speedy700 at 2/17/2013 1:23:11 PM EST]
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 1:04:48 PM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse I replace it as soon as I notice and have the time to do it... usually a day or two.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,502 Points:2,832,290 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 12:32:42 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "Geez, can't remember the last time I had to replace a headlight. New HID bulbs seem to last forever." I replaced both headlights in my 2005 within six months.....possibly because I have DRL's.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,502 Points:2,832,290 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 12:25:58 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse Usually try to replace it ASAP or within a few days if I'm not going to be driving at night. Is it the economy or what.....I've never seen so many cars with burned out headlights as I've seen in the last year.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 12:16:01 PM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse Till I replace it.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,547 Points:1,807,895 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 1:45:13 PM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse 0 days
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,209 Points:1,940,410 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 5:13:10 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse A COUPLE OF DAYS
keriazy4 Sophomore Author Montreal Posts:120 Points:7,760 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 2:25:18 PM Ignore keriazy4 Report Abuse i carry two bulbs "one front and one back" in my trunk all the time
CaptainAnhyzer All-Star Author Albany Posts:813 Points:188,280 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 12:20:44 PM Ignore CaptainAnhyzer Report Abuse @Titanic....... seems like Fords and Hondas are the ones I notice the lack of tailights. My 2007 Chevy Equinox has the DRL and auto headlamp feature and my tailights are on for both. Same goes for my wife's 2006 Buick. Kinda figured GM had corrected the issue. Do the instrument lights also turn on with the DRL?? I'd think if they did, the driver may not be aware of the lack of taillights. They see the dash lights and headlights and think all is well.....
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,390 Points:700,590 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 11:34:28 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse not long
Cottagegirl727 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:779 Points:267,545 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 11:12:03 AM Ignore Cottagegirl727 Report Abuse changed immediately
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:31,950 Points:2,163,095 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 5:22:48 PM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse Just long enough to go to the store to get another one.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,702 Points:1,029,730 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 3:16:22 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse Only as long as I don't know about it. Last time both burned out within minutes of each other at night on I-95.
kxy4fw Champion Author Denver Posts:1,226 Points:275,255 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 1:32:46 PM Ignore kxy4fw Report Abuse I replace immediately.
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:733 Points:316,215 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:45:23 PM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse the distance to the auto parts store!
RallyeRed Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,374 Points:847,510 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:20:37 AM Ignore RallyeRed Report Abuse ASAP, just changed one last week after 5 years. I work odd shifts and frequently travel between 2-5 AM. A burned out light is not only a safety issue, but it attracts the attention of the third shift patrol cars.
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,171 Points:354,540 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:17:44 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Can't stand it, I always have a spare in every car. I will fix it right of way.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,217 Points:355,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:14:59 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello CaptainAnhyzer. You said, "NOTE TO HONDA OWNERS: Please turn on your headlights manually. The daytime headlights that automatically turn on DO NOT turn on your taillights and you're really hard to see from behind." This is not a Honda issue, as, to the best of my knowledge, all vehicles with DRLs (Daylight Running Lights) do not turn on the rear taillights unless you manually turn on the headlights, or in my case (a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic) turn on the driving/running lights. The sensor, usually mounted on the dash may not turn on the "full" intensity of the headlights and tail lights right at the beginning of dusk. Your point is well taken and may help other GBs realize that DRLs don't turn on the tail lights. Thanks :-) . MGY
d_clark All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:920 Points:377,690 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 7:42:34 PM Ignore d_clark Report Abuse replace the same day
Alexi7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:524 Points:13,750 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 7:29:33 PM Ignore Alexi7 Report Abuse Geez, can't remember the last time I had to replace a headlight. New HID bulbs seem to last forever.
Timberline Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,497 Points:761,495 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 5:28:54 AM Ignore Timberline Report Abuse It's probably been over 30 years since I last had a headlight burn out.
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:2,895 Points:453,880 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 12:28:33 AM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse I have it fixed ASAP
Trowinsamoan Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,131 Points:181,865 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 11:57:55 PM Ignore Trowinsamoan Report Abuse Never ever
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,097 Points:36,545 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:18:55 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Acually I have never had a burned out headlamp in any vehicle I have owned,yes replaced a few for a better unit or a problem with internal condensation.If one did fail I would replace during the next few hours of daylight after noticing the burn-out.
2amy Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,704 Points:601,605 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 8:28:19 PM Ignore 2amy Report Abuse Usually replace them within a day.