Specification for Testing Automotive Halogen Light Sources USCAR14-2

The procedures contained in this specification cover the laboratory testing of replaceable halogen incandescent bulbs for use in automotive road illumination. The following tests are intended to be run under the following conditions.

New bulb design
Design or process change made to an existing bulb, which could affect the outcome of the test

The completion of one calendar year, accept as noted in the following Test Schedule Table.

Test Title	Yearly
Physical Dimensions	X
Mean Spherical Candela (MSCD)	X
External Visual Examination	X
Color	X
Leak/Sealability Through Terminals and Seals	X
Deflection	X
Fluid Compatibility
Terminal Retention	X
Resonant Frequencies
Aged Resonant Frequency
Salt Spray
Outgassing Temperatures Requirement
Laboratory Life at 14.0 VDC	X
Luminous Intensity Maintenance	X
Vibration Durability
Shock
Aged Vibration Durability
Terminal Requirements
DRL (SAE J2087)