Lights burning out

[RobJ]

Hello,

Just put in a new headlight and tail light bulb, took it for a boot down the street, and both bulbs burnt out. Replaced the tail light bulb (do not have a new headlight one) and revved the engine and it burnt out right away. Any ideas what is happening? It sounds like a bad regulator, anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanx and have a great day,

Rob

 

[hrdkrtazz]

Check your wiring you could have a short Somewhere or a pinched wire.

 

[RobJ]

Thanx for yor reply. It doesn't sound like a short or pinched wire. If it was then the lights probably would not work. It seems when the engine is revved, the voltage increases (because the light gets brighter) and causes the light to cook. So far I have cooked 1 headlight and 2 tailights. That is why I think it is the voltage regulator.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[Mrbrocco]

first off what kinda quad.. blaster?? did you get the right kinda bulbs... if you didnt get strong enough ones then they can burn out when revving yes

 

[xjma]

probably the wiring. Or even the socket where the bulb goes in. Make sure it's got plenty of dielectric grease in there.

the tail light on my kdx would always burn out every time I went through mud. I ran new wires back there and it didn't burn out any more. ATVs/bikes + mud + water + electronics = easily corroded wires and connectors.

 

[RobJ]

Thanx,

The bulbs are right from the dealer. Did not go through any water, mud etc. Just for a short boot down the paved, dry road, only about 200 yards, and they burnt out. I think the voltage is increasing with engine revvs and that is what is causing it to burn out. It is a 2000 Blaster.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[thefastestkidontheblock]

are you sure you are not putting to many amps to the lights?

 

[Blasterb0y794]

Replace your voltage regulator thats what it sounds like. If not get back to us.
There could be too much electricity going through and when you rev it, the electricity increases. (the stator creates more electricity there for frying the bulbs) If the voltage regulator is busted is cannot regulate the amount of power. Most likely thats your problem

 

[RobJ]

Replace your voltage regulator thats what it sounds like. If not get back to us.
There could be too much electricity going through and when you rev it, the electricity increases. (the stator creates more electricity there for frying the bulbs) If the voltage regulator is busted is cannot regulate the amount of power. Most likely thats your problem

Thanx alot for your response. That was my guess also. Will start looking for a new regulator.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[FASTANDSTUPID]

Yes it does sound like the voltage regulator.
However, you should check your harness thoroughly for any problems. You wouldn't want to burn up another regulator if that is the problem.