General Stoplight bulbs

[twobigdogs]

Just had a warning light on dash saying check stop lamps. Bulb had blown on checking. Very easy to change two torx screws( why torx) and pull cluster away from body. Bulb holder held in by two screws and two clips. One bulb had blown and one was looking very black. Changed both. Makes a change for Fiat to have an easy bulb change.[emoji106]

 

[varesecrazy]

Does the person behind the steering wheel have an aversion to the parking brake gadget?

 

[twobigdogs]

Never use it......so that’s why they blew.......

 

[varesecrazy]

Almost as if I knew..

 

[twobigdogs]

So in 3.5 years and 40000 miles recent drl bulbs both blown and now stoplight bulbs .... there’s a pattern I think?

 

[varesecrazy]

So in 3.5 years and 40000 miles recent drl bulbs both blown and now stoplight bulbs .... there’s a pattern I think?

That your brake lights are on almost as long as the ignition

Its just down to use..

Ive not had a bulb or fuse fail in 14 years : 95k on our 04 panda.

Or 13 punto ( with drls) 43k

Some vehicles will get a harder life.. speedhumps : potholes.

But if they are failing as 'pairs' I wouldnt be too concerned.

Friends with VAG cars use headlight bulbs annually... in pairs. Consider it part of our disposable culture.

Charlie

 

[s130]

That your brake lights are on almost as long as the ignition

Its just down to use..

Ive not had a bulb or fuse fail in 14 years : 95k on our 04 panda.

Or 13 punto ( with drls) 43k

Some vehicles will get a harder life.. speedhumpsotholes.

But if they are failing as 'pairs' I wouldnt be too concerned.

Friends with VAG cars use headlight bulbs annually... in pairs. Consider it part of our disposable culture.

Charlie

Along with the required bumper removal and replacement


If a Ford then new car purchase required :yuck: (only joking .....)