Do Scooby's eat front sidelight bulbs ?.
#1
Got my MY99 back from a service at Monk's Heath last night. They had replaced the front side light bulbs as "both had blown". When I asked if this was common , the service guy said that they were always replacing them.
Is this is common fault or is it just my Scoob ?. If it is common, is there a way to stop it happening ?.
(Not had the car long - I'm still gobsmacked
by it's roadholding and performance)
DocSavage
Is this is common fault or is it just my Scoob ?. If it is common, is there a way to stop it happening ?.
(Not had the car long - I'm still gobsmacked
by it's roadholding and performance)
DocSavage
#5
Ive got a MY99 and both my sidelight bulbs blew in the first couple of months
I replaced them with you ordinary run of the mill bulbs from my local motor store and they are still going strong...
Maybe the original bulbs that Subaru use are not that good quality wise ?
Niall
I replaced them with you ordinary run of the mill bulbs from my local motor store and they are still going strong...
Maybe the original bulbs that Subaru use are not that good quality wise ?
Niall
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Seen a couple of P1's with blown sidelight bulbs, a few friends have had to change them on their MY99's, and I use to have problems with my old MY97 car (but it was a dodgy connection)
Andy
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#9
MY00
First side light blew after 7 months, now other side blown 3 weeks later. I noticed when changing first bulb (with standard Halfords £1.50 pr)that it was noticeably brighter than original Subaru bulb. Trying blue glow ones next.
Mark
First side light blew after 7 months, now other side blown 3 weeks later. I noticed when changing first bulb (with standard Halfords £1.50 pr)that it was noticeably brighter than original Subaru bulb. Trying blue glow ones next.
Mark
#10
Yes, I have gone through more than I care to remember. My previous dealer told me they work loose 'cos of the type of bulb they use. If one has gone out give the lens a slap and it will usually come back on again, this works for a couple of weeks and then it finally goes.
Keep an eye on the number plate lights as they have the same problem.
Otis.
Keep an eye on the number plate lights as they have the same problem.
Otis.
#13
MY00, 12 months / ~25000miles
replaced 4 side light bulbs this far. I'd say it eats them a bit too fast. Fortunately it's very easy to change, and I always carry a spare with me.
Don't you just hate when you're trying to annoy other people by using only side lights and fogs, and one of the side lights goes dead?...
-Fernis
replaced 4 side light bulbs this far. I'd say it eats them a bit too fast. Fortunately it's very easy to change, and I always carry a spare with me.
Don't you just hate when you're trying to annoy other people by using only side lights and fogs, and one of the side lights goes dead?...
-Fernis
#14
Well, it looks as though Scoobs do eat sidelight bulbs. Sounds as though a trip to Halfords is called for.
Any of you interested if I can negotiate a bulk buy deal ? :d
Any of you interested if I can negotiate a bulk buy deal ? :d
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