ahh i have exact same headlight but for 2 yrs now and i have only replace my h1 bubl once and h3 should b the h-beam there is ur problem u got them wrong. the h-beam should look blue and the head light should look black, when is off. did u touch the black cable ? if u did thats a problem too. the bubls should not burn at least for 8months unless u get water on them. i have to change my headlight since i got crash in front 3 times and now i get water on them heh