Car reg MT04 *** from Holker - Light problem?

Simon · 24th September 2007, 10:18

I was following a silver facelift CDT from Holker yesterday for a short while until the A6 (I was the Red Mk1 Zed behind through the villages

). I noticed that your left-hand rear light cluster was illuminating much more dimly than the right hand side - as if it were receiving less power than it should. Worth checking for loose wires and/or bulbs etc as it was noticeably dimmer than it ought to be.

baxlin · 24th September 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Simon D

I was following a silver facelift CDT from Holker yesterday for a short while until the A6 (I was the Red Mk1 Zed behind through the villages

). I noticed that your left-hand rear light cluster was illuminating much more dimly than the right hand side - as if it were receiving less power than it should. Worth checking for loose wires and/or bulbs etc as it was noticeably dimmer than it ought to be.

c'mon Simon, you should know these "special" silver cars have unique features.........

(Or, joking aside, a nice helpful call)

T-Cut · 24th September 2007, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Simon D

left-hand rear light cluster was illuminating much more dimly than the right hand side - as if it were receiving less power than it should.

Could it be the effect of the system substituting the brake bulb at low voltage for a blown rear bulb? Never seen it in action myself.

TC

Simon · 24th September 2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Could it be the effect of the system substituting the brake bulb at low voltage for a blown rear bulb? Never seen it in action myself.

TC

I thought that too but the overall low-light became apparent when they used their indicator. Their left-side was particularly dimmer than the right.

The only thing I seem to recall that can be a cause of this effect is fitting one of those dual-element bulbs. I think I tried one on the off-chance of it working but I discovered it lit very dimly so took it back out in case it did more harm than good.

JohnDotCom · 24th September 2007, 16:48

The time when the Brake light takes over from blown bulb is obvious from rear as they are at different heights.

It does not function unless a bulb is US.

Keith · 24th September 2007, 20:51

I had a member over for a window fault and I noticed a brightness problem with his lights

In that case it turned out someone had fitted 24V bulbs!

Simon · 3rd October 2007, 20:32

A gentle reminder in case the owner frequents these forums only every now and then

24th September 2007, 10:18	#1
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Car reg MT04 * from Holker - Light problem?** I was following a silver facelift CDT from Holker yesterday for a short while until the A6 (I was the Red Mk1 Zed behind through the villages ). I noticed that your left-hand rear light cluster was illuminating much more dimly than the right hand side - as if it were receiving less power than it should. Worth checking for loose wires and/or bulbs etc as it was noticeably dimmer than it ought to be.

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Bump A gentle reminder in case the owner frequents these forums only every now and then

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	The time when the Brake light takes over from blown bulb is obvious from rear as they are at different heights. It does not function unless a bulb is US.

24th September 2007, 20:51	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I had a member over for a window fault and I noticed a brightness problem with his lights In that case it turned out someone had fitted 24V bulbs!