| Subject: | 2003 mitsubitshi lancer |
| Question: |
the back right light bulbs keep blowing out. for a while there was a problem with the bulb dropping out rattling around inside. one shop used the wrong bulbs, they weren't two-pronged? another shop order a mitsubitshi bulb, but it blew out. then i went to auto zone and he told which bulb to buy and suggested I buy/use bulb grease because the blown bulb had gotten wet. he said it was because of the hot weather we've had here in TX. the bulb was installed w/a small amount of bulb grease on the tip of the bulb. it worked fine for a few days, and then blew out again. a lady told me maybe i have a shortage and need to be careful because the lights are connected to the fuel and i need to be careful because my car might blow up! |
| Answer: | Erica, You can rest assure that your car WILL NOT blow up. There is no lighting circuitry connected to your fuel system. Even if someone dropped a lit match down your fuel tank, the car would not blow up (I've seen someone try that once :) ). A bulb that continually blows out is typically caused by a short circuit in the bulb receptacle. It may be best to have a mechanic inspect and replace receptacle if necessary. Good luck! |