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I have replaced the low beam bulb 3 times within 2 yrs. on both sides. this is a 2010 Mazda 6

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A couple things here. First, did you make sure to not touch the bulb with your fingers when installing. The oils on your hands or any foreign substance on them will dramatically reduce the life of the bulb. If that cannot be the case then I would look for a short in the wiring from you light back to the fuse box. It could be a nick in the wire or a loose connection in your socket causing the short. Just replacing the sockets on both lights could take care of it if you want to just take a stab in the dark. Otherwise find where the short is occurring.

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