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28th November 2019, 21:41 | #1 |
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Bulb quality
Got in the tourer today and the bulb warning light came on when I switched on the side lights . Out I jumped to do a check and the o/s/f side lampbulb had failed but I can't complain as it was the original fitted at Longbridge more than 17 years ago ! It was a bit fiddly to replace due to it's location within the lamp but a few twists and it was out.
There's still a few factory fitted bulbs to the car such as main beam , rear number plate lamps and a couple of bulbs still in the rear lights so lets see if we can get to 20 years ! |
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28th November 2019, 23:00 | #3 |
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I have had my 200 coupe 20 years next month and have never had a bulb failure of any description,internal or external.In saying that,it has never been a daily.Still a testament to bulb quality.
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Upon inspection, the bulb still worked despite having silvered inside. That was the only bulb in nearly 400,000 miles.......absolute rubbish I tell you Brian |
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1st December 2019, 19:16 | #5 |
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You Dont alf have some %r&p luck Brian. Speeding,pulled over. Had any punctures lately? I will have to give you some tips..
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The money has not been debited from my account, I've spoken to customer services, and been into branch.......the manager said why didn't you come in earlier? I was assured it would be paid in a timely fashion by customer services I replied. So I wonder who is going to pay the late payment penalty on my behalf? Brian |
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29th November 2019, 11:56 | #7 |
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The surprise is how long the little 501 capless bulbs have lasted. I still have an original bulb in the n/s/f and o/s/r side lights and to think how many times the side lights have been switched on over the years !
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29th November 2019, 14:59 | #8 |
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My 20 year old car had its first failed bulb changed last year. It was a brake light bulb.
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