Side light

lkc · 15-06-2015

Well there's a surprise...

I replaced one of the brake lights a month or so ago and just over a week later I was getting a message that one of the side lights was out. Not a problem as it's summer and they're not used much however tonight was very overcast and therefore when I switched my lights on I got that irritating message and that constant amber triangle light on again. Had a look when I got home and sure enough one of the lights is out.

I know I'll probably be able to pick up a guide online when I can be arsed to go and look but in the meantime I'm being lazy and asking you lot - how easy is this going to be?

lowered punto · 15-06-2015

Originally Posted by Harper

Well there's a surprise...

I replaced one of the brake lights a month or so ago and just over a week later I was getting a message that one of the side lights was out. Not a problem as it's summer and they're not used much however tonight was very overcast and therefore when I switched my lights on I got that irritating message and that constant amber triangle light on again. Had a look when I got home and sure enough one of the lights is out.

I know I'll probably be able to pick up a guide online when I can be arsed to go and look but in the meantime I'm being lazy and asking you lot - how easy is this going to be?

It only takes 2 seconds and no tools

Stuart · 15-06-2015

Will check it tomorrow evening for you

lkc · 16-06-2015

Originally Posted by lowered-punto

It only takes 2 seconds and no tools

Perhaps... but I'm not putting money on it :laugh:

Originally Posted by Stuart

Will check it tomorrow evening for you

Cheers Stuart. Should be home from 7pm onwards

Stuart · 16-06-2015

lkc · 16-06-2015

Although if that's too late I can always drop by your house on my way home. The guides on FF are generally very good though so could probably manage on my own

Stuart · 16-06-2015

No its ok, that works in maybe perfect, im supposed to be picking up a car from aberdeen and dropping it off in ellon anyway.

lkc · 17-06-2015

Didn't have time to pick up a side light bulb yesterday so this was put on hold. I did find the guide over on FF and it looks easy enough although lack of access due to bloody big engine may provide some sweary words and me wishing I only have a 1.2. I'm sure it'll be fine though

One thing I'm considering doing is replacing the headlight bulbs as I've never been happy with how bright they are. Any suggestions on what to go with? Not HID and definitely legal plsnthx

lowered punto · 17-06-2015

why not hid harper i put them in mine and they are amazing

but if you want good bulbs put osram night braker ultimate that's what i had in first and they do an ok job compared to the xeon

lkc · 17-06-2015

Been blinded by badly fitted aftermarket ones too often to be a fan Something a bit brighter than the factory fitted ones will do me so cheers for the recommendation

Ckem247 · 18-06-2015

I had halfords blue bulbs in mine, and they were really good, good at dark and in the rain,

lkc · 19-06-2015

Cheers for the recommendations folks.

i had a light bulb moment this morning (yeah, that was intended :laugh

when I remembered I have spare head lights for the car in the shed. They have replacement bulbs plus I get the opportunity to play around with removing the bulbs from a unit not fitted to the car first. Win win I reckon

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lkc Get Your Own Title Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 263 Thanks: 13 Trader Rating: 0	Side light Well there's a surprise... I replaced one of the brake lights a month or so ago and just over a week later I was getting a message that one of the side lights was out. Not a problem as it's summer and they're not used much however tonight was very overcast and therefore when I switched my lights on I got that irritating message and that constant amber triangle light on again. Had a look when I got home and sure enough one of the lights is out. I know I'll probably be able to pick up a guide online when I can be arsed to go and look but in the meantime I'm being lazy and asking you lot - how easy is this going to be? __________________ Grande Punto 1.6 Mjet in Exotica Red - the FS workhorse. Occasionally clean but usually full of boxes and other stuff.
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lowered punto Get Your Own Title Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Perth Scotland Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Originally Posted by Harper Well there's a surprise... I replaced one of the brake lights a month or so ago and just over a week later I was getting a message that one of the side lights was out. Not a problem as it's summer and they're not used much however tonight was very overcast and therefore when I switched my lights on I got that irritating message and that constant amber triangle light on again. Had a look when I got home and sure enough one of the lights is out. I know I'll probably be able to pick up a guide online when I can be arsed to go and look but in the meantime I'm being lazy and asking you lot - how easy is this going to be? It only takes 2 seconds and no tools __________________ Scottish fiat forum http://www.fiatscotland.com Own a bagged New Orleans blue Fiat Grande Punto called Dory.
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Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Will check it tomorrow evening for you __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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lkc Get Your Own Title Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 263 Thanks: 13 Trader Rating: 0	Originally Posted by lowered-punto It only takes 2 seconds and no tools Perhaps... but I'm not putting money on it :laugh: Originally Posted by Stuart Will check it tomorrow evening for you Cheers Stuart. Should be home from 7pm onwards __________________ Grande Punto 1.6 Mjet in Exotica Red - the FS workhorse. Occasionally clean but usually full of boxes and other stuff.
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Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Ok __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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lkc Get Your Own Title Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 263 Thanks: 13 Trader Rating: 0	Didn't have time to pick up a side light bulb yesterday so this was put on hold. I did find the guide over on FF and it looks easy enough although lack of access due to bloody big engine may provide some sweary words and me wishing I only have a 1.2. I'm sure it'll be fine though One thing I'm considering doing is replacing the headlight bulbs as I've never been happy with how bright they are. Any suggestions on what to go with? Not HID and definitely legal plsnthx __________________ Grande Punto 1.6 Mjet in Exotica Red - the FS workhorse. Occasionally clean but usually full of boxes and other stuff.
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19-06-2015	#12
lkc Get Your Own Title Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 263 Thanks: 13 Trader Rating: 0	Cheers for the recommendations folks. i had a light bulb moment this morning (yeah, that was intended :laugh when I remembered I have spare head lights for the car in the shed. They have replacement bulbs plus I get the opportunity to play around with removing the bulbs from a unit not fitted to the car first. Win win I reckon __________________ Grande Punto 1.6 Mjet in Exotica Red - the FS workhorse. Occasionally clean but usually full of boxes and other stuff.
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