Early-model 2004 S40 Eats Headlamps

[Super Star]

My early 2004 model S40 eats a headlamp every 3000 miles. From what I
understand there was a TSB for earlier model years dealing with this
problem. Is there a cure? This is rediculous!
Many thanks,
Greg

 

[Roadie]

My early 2004 model S40 eats a headlamp every 3000 miles.  From what I
understand there was a TSB for earlier model years dealing with this
problem.  Is there a cure?  This is rediculous!
Many thanks,
Greg

Here's some information.

http://www.samscars.com/gf59.html

 

[Hakan Gemici]

Super Star yazmýþ:

My early 2004 model S40 eats a headlamp every 3000 miles. From what I
understand there was a TSB for earlier model years dealing with this
problem. Is there a cure? This is rediculous!
Many thanks,
Greg

I own a 2000 S40 and having no problems with headlamps. I have replaced
previous osram bulbs with philips xtreme power bulbs just for having
more powerful light output. Previous bulbs were ok during replacement.
And still they are.

 

[Marvin]

Super Star yazm?s,:

I own a 2000 S40 and having no problems with headlamps. I have replaced
previous osram bulbs with philips xtreme power bulbs just for having
more powerful light output. Previous bulbs were ok during replacement.
And still they are.

I was burning headlights too fast on my 200 S40. Headlight
burnout has lessened in the last couple of years to what I
think is normal (considering that the low beams serve as
daytime running lights). I haven't asked, but I think the
dealer did something while the car was in for regular service.

 

[Hakan Gemici]

I think DRL is the answer. In my country S40's (-04) doesn't have DRL
fitted by factory.

Marvin yazmýþ:

 

[Mr. GoaT]

On my 2000 S40 the headlights were burning out every 4-6 months but
now they last 2 years since I keep the headlight switch set to DRL -
only problem is highbeams don't stay on unless you change the switch
position again.