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eutek



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Why do sidelight bulbs aways burn out in under a year?
Why do sidelight bulbs aways burn out in under a year, while others (turn signal, reverse etc) last for ages?

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custom90



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Used the most, always on.
Worth checking the voltage on them though.
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mk1collector



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I got annoyed with it today too after replacing 3 or 4 this year Rolling Eyes so nipped over to bolt on bits and got a pair of their rdx led sidelights so I'm hoping for no more problems for a good long time.

Ray
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MR_JAMES



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Are you buying dodgy bulbs from the same place? 1953 80"
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Post #374209 25th Nov 2014 9:09pm
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eutek



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Hmmm... I'd have to break out my multimeter thing and then figure out how to use it. I've had it for about 20 years and used it... once. Embarassed Embarassed Embarassed

I usually buy the bulbs from Halfrauds. The seem to last about a year.
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^ ^ ^
You really do need to upgrade to LED units... Mr. Green

A one off, plug and play replacement that will probably last longer than your truck... Whistle

And they're reasonably priced now, but very effective... Thumbs Up

And saves you breaking out your MM... Rolling with laughter  Rog... Mr. Green
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eutek



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I'm very tempted. OK - now convinced. Very Happy

Chris at CSK gave me some LED replacements for the dome lights (which seemed to have a lifespan similar to the sidelights) and they're quite bright and likely to last forever.

LED is probably the way to go. Just replaced some halogen spots in the house with LEDs, much softer light and the room doesn't turn into a sauna.
Post #374306 26th Nov 2014 2:27pm
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^ ^ ^
These are the ones I went for, they are brilliant, literally, and the Seller is ace... Mr. Green

Clicky > RDX LED Sidelight Rog... Mr. Green
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Post #374309 26th Nov 2014 2:33pm
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What he said ^^^^
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Lou Sparts



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Is it just me ? I've never changed one in mine (4 1/2 yrs). 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
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Jimb1978



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Me neither 2002 110 td5
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Ads90



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5 years now and never replaced any exterior bulb - only 40K miles though, which probably helps.
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I've done 70k miles/4.5 years and never changed a bulb!!

You can get heavy duty bulbs, seen them in halfords. Supposed to be more vibration resistant and last longer. No experience of them though.

As above, voltage issue? Multiples per year sounds excessive unless you drive with side lights on all the time, in which case get some DRLs! Cheers, David
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I've had the defender 11 years and only changed them all once, at about 9 years, because they were actually going black on the outside of the glass. 2002 110 TD5 White
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eutek



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Thanks for the advice all... perhaps it has to do with where we live? We're up on top of a hill, it is always misty/damp here.

Anyway, will move to LEDs, enough of this replacing them every year. Thumbs Up
Post #374613 27th Nov 2014 4:13pm
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