2001 Honda Accord head lights, radio

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2001 HONDA ACCORD
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
117,000 MILES

About every six months I have to replace the left low beam head light. Also, my radio stopped working, I tried to replace the fuse and when I put the new fuse in it blows.

Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 8:33 AM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi homenolan,

Headlight bulb blowing could be due to the quality of the bulb used.

Is the Radio fuse # 9 ( 20 A ) you are refering to? If yes, check the accessory socket for shorting.

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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 2:17 PM

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I have tried all different brands and the most expensive. They all blow within six months and I know you can not touch the bulb. I checked the socket there is nothing in it. Is there any other way to check the socket.

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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 2:53 PM

KHLOW2008

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Hi homenolan,

The bulbs if prone to vibration would tend to give way faster, especially when it is hot.

For the accessory socket, unplug the wire and test if the fuse blows. A test lamp attached to the fuse would be a good way of testing and saving some fuses. You might need to unplug the radio as well, it could be the culprit.

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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 AT 5:55 AM