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Excessive Broken Lamps| Miguel |
Posted: September 17, 2007 11:05 pm
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 779 Joined: April 27, 2007  |
Hi everybody.
I have broke tree bulbs in less than 1 month, always the cross lamps (medium intensity) I don't think this is normal or causual. I usaly drive by night with 4 hours trip, but i don't think heat should be a problem. Any one can give me some hint? 90 XM 2.0i driving on LPG. |
 
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: September 17, 2007 11:45 pm
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 Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
If it was a fault on the charging circuit it would affect all the lamps, if it is the same one all the time, you either have a batch of faulty bulbs or there must be some excessive vibration causing the problem.
Peter.N. -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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| Miguel |
 Posted: December 04, 2007 08:29 pm
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Member Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 779 Joined: April 27, 2007 |
The problem still exist, everything is well fixed, a clean with spray and re-tied but the bulbs still broke out (always the front cross lamps). Any clue about this?
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: December 04, 2007 10:36 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
I take it you are referring to the dipped headlight bulbs. They are the ones that get the most use of course, unless you live right out in the countryside. Check that you have almost exactly 14 volts across the battery terminals with the engine running. Much in excess of this could cause bulb (and battery) failure. If the voltage is correct I dont really know, as the only things that normally cause premature failure are excessive voltage and vibration.
Peter.N. -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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| demag |
Posted: December 04, 2007 11:56 pm
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 Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 919 Member No.: 417 Joined: August 06, 2006 |
I have the same problem Miguel, every few months. I have another one at the moment. I am sure there's a fault but haven't found it yet.
-------------------- Dave.
To flush, or not to flush? That is the question.............. 2.5TD VSX Hatch RP 6738 1992 BX16 TXS........Hasn't been well but getting better! Now has driveshaft gaiters and a dry bottom! Black Country, Staffs. |
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| DerekW |
Posted: December 05, 2007 02:45 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1320 Member No.: 173 Joined: June 01, 2005 |
Hi Miguel,
Time to start thinking about an HID conversion! They give MUCH brighter light, use less power (35 Watts each) and are very long life. I mean a proper conversion, not these so-called xenon bulbs. If you're interested ther's a long thread on the forum. Derek -------------------- 1999 3.0V624v Exclusive Black! (RP8362)
2004 C3 Sensodrive Exclusive 1994 ZX Aura 1.8 auto Location: 5 miles North of Boston, Lincolnshire |
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| Little&Large |
Posted: December 05, 2007 06:11 pm
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Member No.: 137 Joined: March 05, 2005 |
Hi Miguel
I had a problem last year with side lights blowing 3-4 in a short period of time.I then went to another shop who sold Phillips bulbs that were a bit more expensive and it has been fine since. Regards Rob -------------------- 1958 BMW Isetta 300 RHD with SMITHS SELECTROSHIFT
1938 BMW R35 MOTORCYCLE 1959 CITROEN 2CV AZU Van Location:Pinner,Middx.St Palais,France & Lausanne,Switzerland...and all points in between! |
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| onthecut |
Posted: December 05, 2007 06:51 pm
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Double Chevron Group: Members Posts: 971 Member No.: 336 Joined: March 10, 2006 |
Hi Miguel.
A friend of mine was having this very conversation with me the other day. He is convinced that a number of aftermarket bulb suppliers (Predominantly R**g) are selling sub standard items and now looks for a known quality manufacturer. I'm not particularly convinced and have little trouble in this area. You're not by any chance touching the glass with your fingers when you fit them ? This is supposed to shorten their life. Mike. -------------------- XM 2.5VSX Estate RP 7185
XM 2.5VSX Estate RP 7289 |
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