Blown Bulbs Anyone....

Wilsy · 29th October 2010, 16:30

Going to work at 06:00 and ping the the fault light appears telling me there's a bulb out. I let out a massive groan and the odd swear word because I knew it was going to be a headlamp bulb.

It's never going to be one of the bulbs that is easy to replace, never had an issue with any other light on the car.

This is the sixth headlight bulb to be replaced in the last 5 years. Is this normal?Anyone else encountered this problem?

pab · 29th October 2010, 16:35

these cars seem to go through headlight bulbs regularly,it has to be some sort of power surge..what make of bulbs have you been using?

ianfletcher · 29th October 2010, 16:46

Get yourself good quality bulbs or your always going to have this problem

Wilsy · 29th October 2010, 16:59

The bulbs I have used are Lucas H7 12V 55W. Always thought Lucas were good quality?

paicey · 29th October 2010, 19:54

I pass many rovers on my trips to and from work, some are the same each day and about 75% have a bulb out. Even when I see the regulars that have replaced the dud bulbs, within a week they have another blown. But hey they are rovers lol what do you expect? Perfection lol

Demon · 29th October 2010, 21:12

In two years and 40k of owning my 75, four headlight bulbs went... took me nearly an hour to do the drivers side on the first attempt, in the dark...! Two years and 40k in my Mondeo that came before, and no headlight bulbs had to be replaced (just as well as that car required headlamp unit removal to change).

Thomas · 29th October 2010, 21:33

I have only changed three bulbs in 5 years of ownership, I always leave just the sidelights on for a few seconds before switching the headlights on, The bulbs I use are good quality makes but nothing light osram nightbreakers etc

Greeners · 29th October 2010, 21:47

If you're going through this number of bulbs, I'd whip the bumper off, check the lights are securely mounted, checked the wiring across the bumper seem, and check the earths....

Dragrad · 30th October 2010, 01:27

Thread moved to correct forum. Re-direct left in old.

kaiser · 30th October 2010, 02:04

Indeed, last year on a weekend away, on the Sunday afternoon, I lost both headlights within an hour of each other. I normally carry spare bulps, but ususally not two of each.
As far as I remember it was the high beam.
Thankful for the fog lights, driving 500 km home in the dark.,
Morale of the story, I now carry two of each bulp.

29th October 2010, 16:30	#1
Wilsy Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Blown Bulbs Anyone.... Going to work at 06:00 and ping the the fault light appears telling me there's a bulb out. I let out a massive groan and the odd swear word because I knew it was going to be a headlamp bulb. It's never going to be one of the bulbs that is easy to replace, never had an issue with any other light on the car. This is the sixth headlight bulb to be replaced in the last 5 years. Is this normal?Anyone else encountered this problem? __________________ Paul. Membership No:000226 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Dragrad; 29th October 2010 at 21:19.. Reason: Circumvention of Club Rules - FAQ Rule 2

29th October 2010, 16:59	#4
Wilsy Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The bulbs I have used are Lucas H7 12V 55W. Always thought Lucas were good quality? __________________ Paul. Membership No:000226 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th October 2010, 21:47	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	If you're going through this number of bulbs, I'd whip the bumper off, check the lights are securely mounted, checked the wiring across the bumper seem, and check the earths.... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

30th October 2010, 01:27	#9
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Thread moved to correct forum. Re-direct left in old. __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

29th October 2010, 16:35	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	these cars seem to go through headlight bulbs regularly,it has to be some sort of power surge..what make of bulbs have you been using?

29th October 2010, 16:46	#3
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Get yourself good quality bulbs or your always going to have this problem

29th October 2010, 19:54	#5
paicey Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Petersfield Hampshire Posts: 220 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	I pass many rovers on my trips to and from work, some are the same each day and about 75% have a bulb out. Even when I see the regulars that have replaced the dud bulbs, within a week they have another blown. But hey they are rovers lol what do you expect? Perfection lol

29th October 2010, 21:12	#6
Demon Loves to post BMW E92 325i Coupe & BMW E61 525i Auto Touring (Formerly ZT 190SE, ZT+ CDTi & 75 2.0 V6 Club SE) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 449 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	In two years and 40k of owning my 75, four headlight bulbs went... took me nearly an hour to do the drivers side on the first attempt, in the dark...! Two years and 40k in my Mondeo that came before, and no headlight bulbs had to be replaced (just as well as that car required headlamp unit removal to change).

29th October 2010, 21:33	#7
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	I have only changed three bulbs in 5 years of ownership, I always leave just the sidelights on for a few seconds before switching the headlights on, The bulbs I use are good quality makes but nothing light osram nightbreakers etc

30th October 2010, 02:04	#10
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Indeed, last year on a weekend away, on the Sunday afternoon, I lost both headlights within an hour of each other. I normally carry spare bulps, but ususally not two of each. As far as I remember it was the high beam. Thankful for the fog lights, driving 500 km home in the dark., Morale of the story, I now carry two of each bulp.