I could see an improvement when changing from whatever was in previously to Philips eXtreme Vision bulbs.
Not an earth shattering difference but an improvement.
Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
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Re: Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
Had the car booked in for mot for yeterday and would you believe it I had a headlight bulb blow the day before! No probs getting it out but I took the spring out with it! what a nightmare trying to get that back.Took the battery off and it made life really easy. The real nightmare is the sidelight bulbs.
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Re: Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
That's what I fear.
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Re: Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
It was a 5 minute job at the end. Told wife to buy the Philips ones but instead she left with the Halfords branded one's that claim 90% more light!! Couldn't tell any difference so will just wait and see how long they will last. Interestingly I could not tell which one was the blown bulb and which the working one when looking at them next to each other. I expected to see some discoloration but nothing.
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Re: Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
Don't you mean "Asked the wife"?osx wrote:It was a 5 minute job at the end. Told wife to buy the Philips ones but instead she left with the Halfords branded one's that claim 90% more light!! Couldn't tell any difference so will just wait and see how long they will last. Interestingly I could not tell which one was the blown bulb and which the working one when looking at them next to each other. I expected to see some discoloration but nothing.
Your a braver man than I am. Telling SWMBO is not an option in my gaff.
Glad you go it sorted.
Rick.
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Re: Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
We are well past the asking phase, now we just tell each other. Once kids are out and retire I am sure we will revert back to the asking phase
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Re: Got a headlamp bulb blown on the C5
So am I.....if you want your dinner that is!osx wrote:We are well past the asking phase, now we just tell each other. Once kids are out and retire I am sure we will revert back to the asking phase
Rick.
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