Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: fife
Posts: 116
Brake light bulbs
With all the known issues with brake bulbs what do people use, I know some swear by oem bulbs but my stealer is 40 miles away , I presume quality bulbs are fine like Bosch etc. just avoid the cheapies from the factors?
30th Aug 2012 4:41 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20858
We use Lucas in the workshop. Never had an issue with themMy D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
I think its just pot luck.
I had no probs with LR bulbs for ages, then a batch seemed bad - swapped to Bosch and OK for a few years then one went and replaced with anothr Bosch that failed - as a temp measure I bought some halford brands bulbs, and suprisingly they worked for years !!!
just seems to be luck of the draw in my experienceDuncan
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30th Aug 2012 5:00 pm
ZacSmith
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Dover
Posts: 709
I have the HIDS4U LED bulbs. Very bright, don't blow and don't screw the computer.VIN: A175A328***
30th Aug 2012 5:07 pm
PhilW
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 7
I used to have to replace a brake light bulb every couple of months, but I changed to the heavy duty ones from Halfords about 12 months ago and they are still going strong. They are supposedly anti-vibration and shock resistant ones for 4x4's, vans, trailers etc.
30th Aug 2012 6:54 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2821
I've tried loads of different branded bulbs, several from Halfords etc, yet still had to replace them every couple of months.
I finally plucked up the courage to visit my local dealer for some genuine ones, where I found they were cheaper than most I'd tried, and I've not had one blow in nearly a year.
Nasher.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
30th Aug 2012 7:23 pm
piper5
Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: fife
Posts: 116
What kind of bulbs are fitted , are they stop/tails or single filament type , I,d rather not take the lights to bits to find out when they are working fine
30th Aug 2012 7:57 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20858
The bulb type is a 380. This isa twin filament bulb, with a 21W filament, and a 5W filament My D3 Build Thread
I put some OEM bulbs in last week and they were made by Ring.
Lumberjack, simple job, the lugs on the bulb are at different heights so ensure they go in the bulb holder the right way
HTHI started off with nothing and Ive still got most of it left.
31st Aug 2012 7:04 am
Lumberjackwhite
Member Since: 29 Jan 2012
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 506
Cheers Comanche, she fit like a glove. And Big shouts to Staffordshire 4x4 for the youknowwhat.
I'm now presented with a new problem.
The left rear indicator light won't come on and the green arrow on the dash flickers at twice the speed.
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