I have purchased 3 new lamps. one lasted 900 hrs.

It might not have been the problem,the lamp,my problem with mine was the mother board,which cost me $900 lasted 15 months ,blew again ,cheaper to buy a new flat screen.

You need a new lamp. You can purchase one at:

http://www.shopvsc.com/Toshiba-Replacement-Projector-Lamps-s/143603.htm?searching=Y&sort=7&cat=143603&show=50&page=1&f-TDP%20D2=143381

Hi,Osram lamps average around 3000-4000 hrs.Normally 1 -1 1/2 yr.I do think the lamp went out.The ballast is a possibility,when it's going bad it will make clicking noises or attempts to light the bulb.I recommend to get the Original Philips lamp for they average 6000-8000 hrs 3-4 yrs.

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM UNTIL I PURCHASED A MONSTER SURGE PROTECTOR AND THE BULB I HAVE IN NOW HAS LASTED FOR OVER A YEAR WITH LOTS OF HRS ON IT

This worked GREAT for me! Fixed my problem!

A Halogen lamp is a Halogen lamp. They are designed to last between 3000 to 5000 hrs.
You got a much longer life than expected on
the original lamp.

I have a 57" DLP and have replaced the bulb 3 times in 2&1/2 years. I'm not possitive but I think I have 6-800 hrs on it total. Mitsubishi claims it a part they expect to go out, but the told me they typically last about ten yrs. If you have proof of purchase they will send you a new one for free, otherwise it'll cost you about $150 on ebay.

It looks like the lamp is getting to the end of its life span. Most lamps on these and many projectors last about 2000 hrs and once they are getting near their end; the timer is setup to warn you about it.

Hi Striker 53

Yes , a flickering image and dimming is a very clear indication that the lamp is going.

To make 100% sure and to give you some peace of mind - take out the lamp and you will either see vein like looking marks on the lamp or discolouration or even that there is a bubble at the end of the lamp's shaft.

Do keep in mind that a lamp normally gets a rating of say 2000-3000 hours , but that is only a estimate from the manufacturers factory. I've had lamps that had less than 300 hours on them , that needed replacement.

Once you replaced the lamp , remember to reset the lamp timer.

Have you contacted Toshiba? They will sell you a new fan. It is possible the power supply has a problem. Bulbs usually have a 90 day warranty. Contact where you bought the bulb. Prices are dropping rapidly for new projectors. Yoiu can buy a new oen for under 500.00.

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