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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
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Mine blew both halogen bulbs instantaneously very soon after start up on one occasion, that was with philips xtreme bulbs in,(which didn't last long BTW),but hasn't blown any original(LR) bulbs that came with it from new. I now have xenons fitted and CCF has been changed to suit (that may be your answer,but not a cheap option). I think as mentioned earlier,it might be worth checking the voltage across the battery straight after start up, as the alternator regulator may be faulty. It should show roughly 14 - 15 volts, but much more than that is unacceptable.
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 3rd Jan 2012 6:30 pm |
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StephenO
Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
Location: Scotland
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I had this issue when my first bulb blew, I put at at least 3 more in before it settled down. I put it down to faulty bulbs. Not sure what type you bought but mine were Osram at the time.
I did however upgrade to Zenons recently and it's worth the investment, their great what a difference!
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:32 pm |
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Andyk41
Member Since: 09 Sep 2011
Location: Sunderland
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Will get someone to have a look at the voltage as that is something that I would not have a clue about doing. 06 S, sticker, colour coded boot handle and sill guards added within 2 hours of getting it!!!
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:33 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18464
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What bulbs are you using as replacements? 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:34 pm |
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Andyk41
Member Since: 09 Sep 2011
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 98
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Most recently I tried halfords bright lights but have tried a few different ones from there just not sure which ones off the top of my head. 06 S, sticker, colour coded boot handle and sill guards added within 2 hours of getting it!!!
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:35 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18464
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OK - just wondered if a certain type or brand were failing but it would appear not. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:36 pm |
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Andyk41
Member Since: 09 Sep 2011
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 98
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So as not to discriminate I have managed to blow all different types  06 S, sticker, colour coded boot handle and sill guards added within 2 hours of getting it!!!
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:39 pm |
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Martin
Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18464
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 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
Any issues with the site let me know!
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| 3rd Jan 2012 6:41 pm |
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nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread. Andy did you get to the bottom of this?
I recently had my RHS headlight bulb blow (halogen lights), which I promptly replaced. The LHS bulb then blew a day later and I changed that too. I don't know if the replacements were genuine or not though. Anyway, that was 3 months ago. This morning I realised my RHS headlight bulb is blown again. 
One thing maybe worth mentioning is that I had to replace a brake light bulb around 1 week ago.
Seems like this thing is blowing bulbs all round!  Dennis
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| 1st Oct 2012 10:31 am |
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897sma
Member Since: 20 Sep 2013
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 47
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I know this is an old thread but couldn't see the point in starting a new one.
I've had my 09 Disco 3 for about 6 years but recently, in the last year or so, I keep having to replace headlamp bulbs every few months. As far as I'm aware it's never had xenons fitted and the alternator was replaced (genuine LR) about two years ago. Any ideas what might be causing it anyone?
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| 21st Jul 2019 9:12 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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But your bulbs elsewhere.
An independent fuel station if u can fine one !
Or order ring or osram online
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| 21st Jul 2019 10:08 am |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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Remember the extra bright bulbs do not last as long as the standard ones but you should get a couple of years out of them.
Osram used to do rough service bulbs that lasted a lot longer i dont know if they still make them
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| 21st Jul 2019 4:48 pm |
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