Ford KA headlights keep blowing

Car: Ford KA
Variant: 1.1
Model Year: 2004
Categories: Leaks & Noises
Headlights keep blowing individually and together. Had this car 6 years and its always been keen to blow headlight bulbs 2-3 x a month , although I have never had to replace the other bulbs but now I have
Just replaced drivers side bulb 6 times in 4 days, just waiting for passenger side to go for matching pair.
I have checked all the wiring I can see that goes to the headlight bulb it all seems to be ok , although it very cramped there it hard to see.
The side lights and dipped beam are unaffected its just the headlight bulbs that keep blowing , although on the last three bulbs the glass had started to melt. I have used different bulbs from different car shops, checked the fuse and its ok, any ideas?
Posted: Nov 20, 2013 (10 years ago)

there is a serious short circuit in your wiring somewhere, need to check it with a volt meter
Posted Nov 20, 2013 (10 years ago)
Check alternator charging rate , if over charging tends to blow bulbs .
Posted Nov 20, 2013 (10 years ago)
Would tend to veer towards the over charge theory myself .
Posted Nov 20, 2013 (10 years ago)

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