Every few months it seems I'm replacing the high-mount stop lamp.

And no, my gear-shiftlock relay does not work, hasn't for years, and I've been too lazy to do the "jump" repair on it just yet. Is this the reason I keep blowing bulbs? Other bulbs on the car rarely go.

Didn't see anything in the FAQ about frequent high-mount lamp failure, so thought I'd give this a try. Thanks...

--G.

One possibility-
The center brake light is a halogen. Great care must be taken when installing halogens so as to not get fingerprints or other foreign matter on the bulb. I usually wear gloves or hold the bulb with a clean rag. The reason is that the fingerprints make the glass heat up, leading to bulb failure. You can clean the bulb with isopropanol (rubbing alcohol). Get the highest concentration of isopropanol you can find (perhaps 90% in the drug store.)

-Steve in NC