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08 Mondeo keeps blowing stop/tail light bulbs

  • 27-06-2011 11:41am
    #1
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭


    I have changed 4 bulbs in a month . I'm using Philips 380 21/5w bulbs. When the bulb goes it looks like it's smoked.

    Are the bulbs too strong - these are the recommended bulbs.

    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    pred racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,384 ✭✭✭pred racer


    You probably have a bad earth (or chassis ground) chances are one of the ground points has corroded.


  • #3
    Vicxas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,449 ✭✭✭✭Vicxas


    I agree with pred racer, sounds like they're being over volted.


  • #4
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Is it going on one side or both sides?


  • #5
    Gophur
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,921 ✭✭✭Gophur


    Vicxas wrote: »
    I agree with pred racer, sounds like they're being over volted.
    over volted
    :eek: That#s a new one!!!


    If the bulbs are blowing because of over-voltage, then you have a problem with your alternator/regulator.

    Check out for loose housing, filament bulbs do not take vibration well.

    A dodgy EARTH, in itself, should not cause bulbs to blow.


  • #6
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭iggy


    Plug wrote: »
    Is it going on one side or both sides?

    Both sides have blown. I got a 3 month warranty with it so I'm sure the dealer will sort it when I bring it back. This would be covered wouldn't it?:confused:


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  • #7
    Johnny_BravoIII
    Closed Accounts Posts: 308 ✭✭Johnny_BravoIII


    Stop bulb keep blowing in Mondeo 07


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