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over a year ago
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So im driving from mcdonalds to a mates, realise as im driving down a ring road that my headlights dont seem to be working, pull over where its safe to find both arent working, now they was working as i left mcdonalds... so my question is will both of them have gone or will it be a fuse. If so how do i work out which one? Its killed my plans tonight so feeling grrrr  |
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"both bulbs could have gone at the same time or the headlamp switch
Any way or working out which? X"
Open up fuse box look on lid and should be a head light symbol. Pull out fuse and look if it is blown you will see it  |
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"both bulbs could have gone at the same time or the headlamp switch
Any way or working out which? X
Open up fuse box look on lid and should be a head light symbol. Pull out fuse and look if it is blown you will see it "
Found fuse box but cant see which is headlight one or id do it x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Could of been driving around with one gone and not realised or bulb blew taking out the fuse "
Both were working as left mcdonalds as mate was in front of me x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"call the breakdown service if your covered by your insurance. if not put hazards on & drive slowly home to where there is a better chance of finding the problem "
Im home now but wanted to go out x |
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over a year ago
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unlikely to be a fuse as apparently the Pug 307 has 4 of them just for the headlights
F9
15A
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Left headlight low beam
F10
15A
+ BB
Right headlight low beam
F11
10A
+ BB
Right headlight high beam
F12
10A
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Left headlight high beam |
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"unlikely to be a fuse as apparently the Pug 307 has 4 of them just for the headlights
F9
15A
+ BB
Left headlight low beam
F10
15A
+ BB
Right headlight low beam
F11
10A
+ BB
Right headlight high beam
F12
10A
+ BB
Left headlight high beam"
Thats just confusing...might just wait until morning and nip to garage x |
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over a year ago
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Most likely both bulbs, happens frequently in this weather. Often caused by condensation on the glass of the bulb causing hot spots.
Your easiest bet is to pop to Halfords and buy a pair and get them to change them for you. |
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"Most likely both bulbs, happens frequently in this weather. Often caused by condensation on the glass of the bulb causing hot spots.
Your easiest bet is to pop to Halfords and buy a pair and get them to change them for you."
I only went last weekend for two sidelights and tail light.. |
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"Most likely both bulbs, happens frequently in this weather. Often caused by condensation on the glass of the bulb causing hot spots.
Your easiest bet is to pop to Halfords and buy a pair and get them to change them for you.
I only went last weekend for two sidelights and tail light.. "
They're gonna love you then..  |
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"Most likely both bulbs, happens frequently in this weather. Often caused by condensation on the glass of the bulb causing hot spots.
Your easiest bet is to pop to Halfords and buy a pair and get them to change them for you.
I only went last weekend for two sidelights and tail light..
They're gonna love you then.. "
Yeah £20 last weekend and i bet about same tomorrow x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sadly they're not the cheapest place for bulbs, just the most convenient. Make sure the guy fitting them wears gloves, if he doesn't refuse to pay for the fitting. Grease from skin causes premature bulb failure. |
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I had both go at the same time in my Yaris a few years ago. That was both bulbs blowing at (around) the same time. I didn't think it likely at first, but I suppose they are both fitted at the same time and have roughly the same sort of life expectancy. I was quite relieved when Halfords fitted them and it all worked fine.  |
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"I had both go at the same time in my Yaris a few years ago. That was both bulbs blowing at (around) the same time. I didn't think it likely at first, but I suppose they are both fitted at the same time and have roughly the same sort of life expectancy. I was quite relieved when Halfords fitted them and it all worked fine. "
It can happen due to voltage spikes once one has failed. Not significant enough to blow the fuse but enough to kill the bulb. |
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"I had both go at the same time in my Yaris a few years ago. That was both bulbs blowing at (around) the same time. I didn't think it likely at first, but I suppose they are both fitted at the same time and have roughly the same sort of life expectancy. I was quite relieved when Halfords fitted them and it all worked fine. "
Guess ill just have to go tomorrow, was off to see everyone up park so proper sulking x |
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over a year ago
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after having both replaced wait a few months themn replace 1 of them again even if it doesn't need changing.
That way they will be at different points in their life cycle 
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"after having both replaced wait a few months themn replace 1 of them again even if it doesn't need changing.
That way they will be at different points in their life cycle
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Good idea...ill also be stocking up on spare bulbs x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"what car make, year and model is it and I can try to find it online if you haven't got the manual in the car glove box
Peugeot 307 05 plate x"
Peugeot - French! Probably gone on strike! |
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