Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 31
Blowing Brake Lights
Hey Guys
Has anyone experienced brake light bulb failure on the TDV6??
Mine blow so often - left hand bulb mostly - that I carry a few new bulbs in the back storage box along with a screw driver ready for the next change!!
I have had the occasion where a bulb can last a full day without blowing!!
6th Apr 2011 5:10 pm
kernowexpeditionaryforce
Member Since: 15 Jan 2009
Location: Kernow
Posts: 329
yep mine is normally right hand o/s in UK
changed more brake light bulbs on the disco than i have on any other car combined!
Same here, in fact it's that bad I have wired in the spare filaments in the fog lamp bulbs, so I now have a potential of 4 brake lights. It actually has cut down the blowing of the bulb as well.
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you read is not what I meant"
6th Apr 2011 8:21 pm
fakesnake
Member Since: 30 Mar 2006
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 281
Bulbs from local motor factors blow easily -get your supplies from the local stealer and they last better Richard
6th Apr 2011 8:23 pm
The Transformer
Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 1791
Halfords do "extreme use" ones too, we have had none blow since we went over to them
6th Apr 2011 8:30 pm
D4JWW
Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1318
But why is this happening ??A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS
I seem to be going through nearside brake lights every 6 weeks or so, no idea whyI started off with nothing and Ive still got most of it left.
6th Apr 2011 9:07 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2686
I also get through a drivers side brake light bulb about once every 3 months, and would love to know why.
Might see if I can get some of the 'Extreme use' ones mentioned to see if they help.
Nasher.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
6th Apr 2011 9:35 pm
discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 1416
Had one blow for no apparent reason after an offroading weekend over a year ago.
Local dealer mentioned that very often it's the vibrations that shatter the filament. I had ordered replacement 360 degree LEDs anyway - never had a problem (on or off-road since).
Gents, you need to replace both sides with new bulbs when one side blows. If you have worn bulb on one side and a new one on the other, the resistance and consequently current drain causes another to blow.Near enough 40 degrees South!!!
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