SAE USCAR 14-2:2006

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)