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Paddy Flannery

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Headlamp bulb
« on: 13 November 2014, 22:53:27 »
She keeps blowing her nearside headlamp bulb. Usually lasts about a year but only 2 weeks since last replacement and it's gone again on way home from work. Any ideas please ?

Not replaced any other bulbs since I got her in 2004.
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Re: Headlamp bulb
« Reply #1 on: 14 November 2014, 08:39:57 »
Shit bulbs, poor grounding or vibration.

Worth following Kevin Woods charging guide as well, just in case your alternator output is a bit hot
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Re: Headlamp bulb
« Reply #2 on: 15 November 2014, 16:41:54 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 November 2014, 08:39:57
Shit bulbs, poor grounding or vibration.

Worth following Kevin Woods charging guide as well, just in case your alternator output is a bit hot
The lamp itself would be my first suspicion as well based on recent experience of a friend's E92 after he bought 4 of them from Halfrauds. 3 of them blew within seconds of being fitted and (after unnecessary fault finding) they were replaced with lamps bought from Euro Car Parts and worked just fine.
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Re: Headlamp bulb
« Reply #3 on: 15 November 2014, 20:44:05 »
Cheers guys. Lucas bulbs.
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Re: Headlamp bulb
« Reply #4 on: 15 November 2014, 20:49:35 »
The G E bulbs from Halfords are ok and to date, in various cars are lasting. You do need a trade card thou as it brings them down to a reasonable price.(£6.99)

Lucas bulbs are pants.
« Last Edit: 15 November 2014, 20:51:09 by tidla »
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