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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
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I have blown a filament in my RH stop lamp globe. I undid the two P/head screws that seem to hold the red taillight in place, but couldn't seem to get it off the car. Needless to say I didn't try too hard, as I didn't want to be looking at a cracked outfit.
If I ask my stealer to fit this, can you imagine? (Sorry sir, no warranty on electrics, - by the way to fit these we have to drop the gearbox, remove three wheels and the globes only come from the old country and are $75.00 each). Oh dear, perhaps I am too cynical, or maybe been around too long.
Can anyone enlighten me? (On the tailight removal of course!!). 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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 9th Dec 2007 5:53 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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PBob wrote:I didn't try too hard
try harder  it will come away
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| 9th Dec 2007 6:27 am |
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Drive cosy
Member Since: 10 Nov 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 36
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In the spirit of the internet, I'll go ahead and put in my 2c worth without actually knowing the correct answer. 
I'd be guessing the access to the brake light globes is from inside the car. Look around the side panels by the tailgate for a panel that opens/comes off. Hope that helps! 
Disregard. After having a look, there's no access from inside. 
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| 9th Dec 2007 6:29 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Thanks, will do. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 9th Dec 2007 6:31 am |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 3254
  
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AS Cat Weasel has said, pull it harder (lift and pull from the bottom) it is held by two pop fasteners.
Bill Wright Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D4 SDV6 SE Tech Kaikoura Stone MY15.
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| 9th Dec 2007 8:25 am |
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lee01277
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Shed
Posts: 821
 
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catweasel wrote:PBob wrote:I didn't try too hard
try harder it will come away
What he said. It gets alot better after the 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th etc etc time.. They blow alot. ..............Somewhere in-between my old D3 and what's to come next .........
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| 9th Dec 2007 8:27 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Thanks Bill I'll try tomorrow. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 9th Dec 2007 8:46 am |
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chesters
Member Since: 03 Oct 2005
Location: The Toon
Posts: 698
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Use a plastic kitchen spatula between the plastic light unit and the rear quarter panel and it will come of. Mine have been off a few times now and they do get easyer. Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
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| 9th Dec 2007 8:55 am |
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mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 394
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PBob wrote:
If I ask my stealer to fit this, can you imagine?
Hi Pbob, my left hand brake light went out about 18months in and seeing as the car was booked in for service, I took it in and my dealer changed it for nothing... Thats right no charge hidden or otherwise. What's wrong with expecting electrics to be covered under warranty? 
(Note however.. they were quite happy to charge $220 for a wheel alignment) What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
85 Range Rover
01 Disco Series II
05 D3 V6SE, Bonatti Grey, 19"alloys
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| 9th Dec 2007 9:55 pm |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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To help with the frequent blub changing exercise go and buy 4 off LED replacement lights which might cost you $40 for 2 pair but you will always know they are working. I found these LED's at Autobarn and hey just plug in the same as the original ones.
I saw a D3 the other day without any brake lights working. Just the high mount operated.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 9th Dec 2007 11:21 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Get some LEDs - they look cool and last - I have just replaced every light in the car (apart from the xenons and indicators) - and IMHO it looks fantastic
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| 9th Dec 2007 11:33 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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When I changed a brake globe recently, I discovered that the left one was a lot brighter than the other.
Anyone else had this issue? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 9th Dec 2007 11:36 pm |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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OK, PCH.
Spill the beans!
Which LEDs from Autobarn?
I am aware of the LEDs from the UK but why get those if someone local can supply, eh? regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 9th Dec 2007 11:37 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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Lamps, braking components lubricants, coolant, screenwash and fuel are all consumables - can't see the problem with paying 1/100th of a tank of fuel (at UK prices ) for a replacement brake lamp every 10 - 15k or so..... my first brake lamp replacement was at 32k although auto's may be earlier
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| 9th Dec 2007 11:38 pm |
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pbhawkin
Member Since: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 377
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Pbpb,
LOOK here :
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic16595.html
for details on removal of lights.
Peter (also thinking of adding some LED bling) regards
Peter
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Oct 2013 SDV6 3.0 HSE.
2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights sold 1/2014
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| 9th Dec 2007 11:38 pm |
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