Never known a car so bad for ......
11 May 2002, 11:42 PM
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Blowing bulbs!! Why?? every other car I have owned it would be really unusual to have bulbs pop
The Scoobie however!! Side lights go regular, numberplate bulbs blow them selves up and now, tonight, I notice that I have a switch illumination bulb out!!!
Why? Why? Why?
Do the switches (the Fog lamp switches) just pop out to replace bulb?
Pete
The Scoobie however!! Side lights go regular, numberplate bulbs blow them selves up and now, tonight, I notice that I have a switch illumination bulb out!!!
Why? Why? Why?
Do the switches (the Fog lamp switches) just pop out to replace bulb?
Pete
11 May 2002, 11:54 PM
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try earthing the thing properly.
the earth on the scoob is pretty crap, there are kits out there that can improve this masively. This is especially so if your into car Hi-Fi systems.
the earth on the scoob is pretty crap, there are kits out there that can improve this masively. This is especially so if your into car Hi-Fi systems.
12 May 2002, 12:10 AM
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Ok, Jon - is that why I have been getting electric shocks off the ignition shroud when I put the key in?????? 
Where are the earth points that need sorting? anyone know?
Pete
Where are the earth points that need sorting? anyone know?
Pete
12 May 2002, 01:17 AM
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no mate, thats because of all the static from your 1970's polyester v neck jumpers you love to wear. 
Do a search, errrmmm, have a look through the BBS, it's been covered before.
Do a search, errrmmm, have a look through the BBS, it's been covered before.
12 May 2002, 07:02 AM
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I tread with fear answering anything from such an "esteemed" member 
, but maybe this will help (OK - it's a Legacy, but the layout is identical):
http://www.lumine.net/subaru/legacyb...earthing2.html
Huge overkill on the cabling, but you never know...
Hope this helps
, but maybe this will help (OK - it's a Legacy, but the layout is identical):http://www.lumine.net/subaru/legacyb...earthing2.html
Huge overkill on the cabling, but you never know...
Hope this helps
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12 May 2002, 03:39 PM
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they make you look an even bigger ***** pete.
then again, is that possible?
Gold wheels will improve matters, Gold has the lowest electrical resistance, much better than silver.
then again, is that possible?
Gold wheels will improve matters, Gold has the lowest electrical resistance, much better than silver.
12 May 2002, 08:09 PM
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Active, well said m8, agree with you, how are you doing incidently ? Haven't been in your neck of the woods for a couple of weeks. I will have to visit Retford market soon for some more ink
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12 May 2002, 10:41 PM
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Pete,
The good news from Subaru about the fog lights is that the bulbs do come out but - wait for it - they don't sell them....
Yes, you have to buy the whole switch!!
There must be someone out there who knows the Maplins catalogue well, to say which bulbs will do.
Nick
The good news from Subaru about the fog lights is that the bulbs do come out but - wait for it - they don't sell them....
Yes, you have to buy the whole switch!!
There must be someone out there who knows the Maplins catalogue well, to say which bulbs will do.
Nick
12 May 2002, 10:49 PM
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Butty - thanks - what the ****!!!!
You cannot be serious man?? surely such a cr4ppy car with regards bulbs would have them easily replaceable????
Pete
You cannot be serious man?? surely such a cr4ppy car with regards bulbs would have them easily replaceable????
Pete
12 May 2002, 11:13 PM
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Why fanny arround doing stupid things like in that website posted above, Uprate the cable to the car itself... and then check the resistance this will tell you every thing... There is no way those cables need to be that size... if they did then why is the positive cable so small?
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Should have got an import the wiring looms are better . Actually I had a UK for two years and my import for 18 months now and I have replaced the headlights on the import because I wanted improved lighting not because the had blown. If fact the bulbs are still fine and good for backup purposes. The 98 UK I never put a single bulb in 2 years.
[Edited by chrisp - 5/12/2002 12:41:21 PM]
. Actually I had a UK for two years and my import for 18 months now and I have replaced the headlights on the import because I wanted improved lighting not because the had blown. If fact the bulbs are still fine and good for backup purposes. The 98 UK I never put a single bulb in 2 years.[Edited by chrisp - 5/12/2002 12:41:21 PM]
05 December 2002, 01:37 PM
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One sensible answer - thanks AJbaseBloke!! The only one to pick up on the fact that I am an esteemed member too!!
Why would I have all the trappings of a 70's Sex God Jon - when my Youth was the 50's?? Knuckle dusters, switchblades, bikes and chains .......... they dont generate static do they?
So? its a earthing fault - whats wrong with one of those dangly things that rub along the road then??
Pete
[Edited by pslewis - 5/12/2002 1:37:45 PM]
The only one to pick up on the fact that I am an esteemed member too!! Why would I have all the trappings of a 70's Sex God Jon - when my Youth was the 50's?? Knuckle dusters, switchblades, bikes and chains .......... they dont generate static do they?
So? its a earthing fault - whats wrong with one of those dangly things that rub along the road then??
Pete
[Edited by pslewis - 5/12/2002 1:37:45 PM]
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