The procedures contained in this specification cover the laboratory testing of miniature incandescent bulbs for use in automotive illumination and signaling applications. The following tests shall be run whenever the following occurs:

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 as noted in the following Test Schedule Table. Process control data is acceptable.

Test Title

Yearly

Physical Dimensions

X

Mean Spherical Candela

X

External Visual Examination

X

Crush

X

Thermal Shock

X

Bayonet Base Retention

X

Pin Removal

X

Wedge Base Retention

X

Lead Wire Bend

X

Lead Wire Pull

X

Natural Amber Color

X

Coated Amber Color

Integrated Color

Visual Color

Point Color

Color Maintenance and Coating Durability

Amber Coating Chemical Resistance

X

X X

Resonant Frequency

Aged Resonant Frequency

Salt Spray

Wire Loop Pull

X

Outgassing/Heat

Laboratory Life

Accelerated Life

X

Luminous Intensity Maintenance

X

Vibration Durability

Shock

Aged Vibration Durability

Test Schedule Table