the incredible low beam bulb munching Scout

[duderduderini]

Hey Guys
I have had to change the drivers side low beam 3 times in the last 5 months and the passengers side just blew(2012 Scout 6 speed manual). It is always on cranking the engine (The bulb fail indicator will come on once engine is running).
The bulbs are Narva 55w jobs and I do use them for daylight running.
Suffice to say I dont contaminate the bulbs when handling them and the connectors dont seem to have corrosion.
Has anybody got any ideas?
I have googled this and it seems it happens to a number of skodas/audis but havent seen one solution
Cheers
Nick

[Transporter]

What's the voltage at the globe?

[Umai Naa!!]

Are the bulbs actually failing?

If there's a high resistance in the circuit, the central electrics module won't send current to the bulb if it's outside parameters.

Check the terminals in the plug that they're providing a tight connection.

[spud75]

Hey Guys
I have had to change the drivers side low beam 3 times in the last 5 months and the passengers side just blew(2012 Scout 6 speed manual). It is always on cranking the engine (The bulb fail indicator will come on once engine is running).
The bulbs are Narva 55w jobs and I do use them for daylight running.
Suffice to say I dont contaminate the bulbs when handling them and the connectors dont seem to have corrosion.
Has anybody got any ideas?
I have googled this and it seems it happens to a number of skodas/audis but havent seen one solution
Cheers
Nick

I used to blow stop and tail lights on my A4 about every 6 months. But only ever blew a single low beam once in 15+ years of VAG ownership.

As Umai said, check the resistance and voltage at the globe. If you dont have the equipment, and auto electrician can do it for you.

[zei20t]

2012 scout will be still under warranty. take it back to the dealer.

[KWICKS]

Aftermarket kit never lasts as long, but you'd think the usage rate is still a little high. Worth a check over under warranty.

[zei20t]

could be a CECM problem. id let the dealer work it out, failing that, check out briskoda because if its happened to you, it will have happened there before

[bobski]

I've had 2 go in 4 years in the Octavia, I'm not sure if that is unusual? We do drive a lot with them on during the day. Thank the Skoda gods the light housings are so to remove compared to other cars!

[duderduderini]

I spoke with my dealer and they have no idea as to what might be the problem. He is ordering original skoda bulbs. I think the problem is some kind of voltage fluctuation when the engine cranks. I leave the light switch to On at all times so when i turn the key the lights come on and then when the engine cranks they dim and then they get the full voltage once again. The bulbs always blow after a start up.
I have searched the froums and as I said there are instances on Briskoda of this but no answers.
I will book it in with them and get it checked but I see no point to just measuring no load voltage at the bulb socket. Could someone expand on what CECM might mean (some kind of module I figure).
For now I am getting into the habit of turning the light switch off these days.
For the record the filaments are blowing.. I think I was asked that by one of the posters here
Thanks for your help
Nick

[Umai Naa!!]

Central Electrics Control Module.

Odd that the filaments are blowing.