is it me or do A2's chomp through headlamp bulbs?

[bye_bye_alfa]

I've lost count of how many headlamp bulbs I've gone through in the last 33 months... has anyone else had the same problems, or have I got some duff wiring.

bba

 

[swiv]

I don't think it's unique to the A2. Probably more related to cars having problematic design for lamp housing and heat built-up. Add to that the fact that bulb manufacturers need to produce as much light as possible from a bulb and the tolerance for the input voltage (which can vary quite a lot on 'bad' cars) is drastically lowered.

Anyway, my count so far, After 61k km and 1.5 years: factory bulbs gone, replacement 'philips bluevision plus's gone, now running on third pair (standard) bulbs. It's tolerable. I _always_ have my light on, so hardly any of those 61000 km were without them!

Edo

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(2003 Silver 1.4 Tdi Exclusive(SE), 95bhp/235Nm chiptuned by ABT, black interior, sport seats, heated mirrors, TomTom3 PDA Satnav, JVC KD-SH909RB cd-receiver, Infinity Kappa 63.1 + Vifa on-dash tweeters, 12" Subwoofer on 300w Amp)

 

[shezlee]

We are on our 3rd pair of dipped and 4th pair of side, if we continue one front indicator and 2 brake lights (all bulbs that have gone have been on the same side) hummm...mybe there is a problem..

Lee and Sheridan,
TDI SE, Build 11/01, Dolphin Grey
50% Brighter Bulbs : Audi 6 CD Changer : Rear drinks holder : Floppy Wiper : Centre Tray : Elasticated Belt System : Chrome Numberplate Surround : A3 Transmission Nets : Heated Mirrors

 

[maersk]

[24]
I guess its just you.
Three years on the same set.

NEVER attempt a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
A2 1.4 SE TDI replaced with A3 2.0TDI DSG, the transmission of the future - today.

 

[Kaine]

quote:Originally posted by maersk

[24]
I guess its just you.
Three years on the same set.

NEVER attempt a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
A2 1.4 SE TDI replaced with A3 2.0TDI DSG, the transmission of the future - today.

snap - 42 months with the same sets.

 

[tdi]

3 pairs in 36mths and it's a real pain to change them.
I would not want to do it on the hard shoulder at 2am :=)

 

[maersk]

[5]
You arn't getting your grubbles all over the capsule when you fit them are you?
The acidic sebum on your skin combines with the immense heat to erode the quartz envelope and...........
pouf [8D]

NEVER attempt a battle of wits with an unarmed man.
A2 1.4 SE TDI replaced with A3 2.0TDI DSG, the transmission of the future - today.

 

[Johann]

Also 3 pairs in 3 years (74000 miles) and I always have the lights on day and night. The new A6 has very nice LED daytime running lights... keeps the interior lights off (not good for the 50 odd bulbs in the car to be on all the time surely!) and it uses less power... now if I can retrofit that...

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2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

http://www.a2oc.net/pic_show.asp?picid=1572&type=1 On www.A2OC.net pictures UK160 to UK183

 

[Johann]

True to form: last night the DIS told me the left front bulb went!!! Grrr... thankfully car going in for intercooler on Thursday so it can be done then... with the no brake lights... grrr... so can't drive the thing at the monent! Feel to unsafe!!!

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[img=left]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-2/11882/a2andme2.gif[/img=left]
2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

http://www.a2oc.net/pic_show.asp?picid=1572&type=1 On www.A2OC.net pictures UK160 to UK183