Hyundai/Kia recalls and lawsuits
#481
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#482
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I think that is K 1 A on your image
#483
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#485
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Or maybe it's just those K 1 A (wink wink) bulbs just plain burning up....
#486
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I have no idea why it does this, probably since it's a K1A lol!
#487
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Agreed that was a good catch on Dave's part.......you have to look very closely at it.
Most automakers do not, and from I can remember, never have, made their own bulbs, but contract with electrical companies. When I was growing up, decades ago, it was mostly GE (General Electric) or Sylvania bulbs......occasionally something else. Today, of course, there are other companies in the business.
#488
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So. I have a cheap light fixture at the base of the basement stairs that CONSTANTLY eats bulbs. It's wired correctly, and not damaged but still loves to consume bulbs to the point I don't even put LEDs in this particular one.
It's nice since it's positioned in a way that it can be left on without really getting glare on the tv or anything so people can go up and down without needing the main lights one.
However. I learned something about 3 min ago when I went to get some frozen beef and the damn thing blew again that it's MADE BY KIA.
EVEN THE DAMN LIGHTS THEY MAKE FAIL.
This is mostly a joke, I have no idea if they made this for sure but man did I get a kick out of this. If they did actually make this then.....
It's nice since it's positioned in a way that it can be left on without really getting glare on the tv or anything so people can go up and down without needing the main lights one.
However. I learned something about 3 min ago when I went to get some frozen beef and the damn thing blew again that it's MADE BY KIA.
EVEN THE DAMN LIGHTS THEY MAKE FAIL.
This is mostly a joke, I have no idea if they made this for sure but man did I get a kick out of this. If they did actually make this then.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/362445788791
about your fixture 'eating bulbs' is it on a circuit that also has something else of high load? may create some kind of surge or drop in voltage that stresses the bulbs in your fixture.
#490
Lexus Champion
You should use the parking brake anyway, helps keep it working and makes totally certain the driveline is not under stress when parked.
#491
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#494
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Originally Posted by xjokerz
Wait, Kia/Hyundai had an issue? You don't say...