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Just wondering if anyone else seems to have the same problem with there BA's blowing headlights and foglights, I have been through 7 headlights and 5 foglights since new in 2003, all have been replaced under warranty though but its getting to be a real pain in the ass, I currently have no headlights (lowbeam) and only one foglight working and this is after ford replaced one and all working only 6 weeks ago.

Dazza.

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Have had the car for a year - no blown globes.

Sounds like an electrical problem somewhere.

Perhaps you could try different globes

Cro has installed Phillips (I think) and he thinks they are great

Maybe you could PM him re the globes

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I use Philips globes in one of my cars too. I forget the name (and the philips page was no bloody help). The ones I've got are apparently 50% brighter at the same power, and have a blue hue. They're not those ricey neon-like ones though. I used to have frequent Ford OEM light failures as well. Nothing since I switched.

Edit: this aint on a BA though :laughing:

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I've had one blown phillips globe though..

I think they're great for the extra light they shine :laughing:

Falchoon is having the same problem as you, maybe ask him if he's done anything about it.

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I use Philips globes too. I forget the name (and the philips page was no bloody help). The ones I've got are apparently 50% brighter at the same power, and have a blue hue. They're not those ricey neon-like ones though. I used to have frequent Ford OEM light failures as well. Nothing since I switched.

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Crystal Vision I think gives that blue tinge.

Phillips Vision Plus gives off a pure white light (I got these).

Both are 55w + 50%.

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Yeah, I think I got those. Or the others. Damn, I remember holding both in my hands :laughing:

I agree though, the light they produce is fantastic.

Okay okay, I ran away and checked. I've got Vision Plus! :laughing:

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I've had one blown phillips globe though..

I think they're great for the extra light they shine  :nono:

Falchoon is having the same problem as you, maybe ask him if he's done anything about it.

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Nope! Just keep replacing them! :msm:

I've only had foglight blow once (car was delivered new with blown foggie!) and I very rarely use them.

The headlight (lowbeam) has blown 3 or 4 times, different sides. Had different brand globes doesn't seem to make a lot of difference.

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I've had heaps of trouble with low beam lights blowing too. I'm getting quite proficient at replacing them now. No problem with foggies though.

Somebody needs to design a globe that doesn't get destroyed when you get a speck of dust on it! :beerchug:

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All this seems a little in-consistant to me. One would have to think that there is some sort of problem with some BA's electrical system. Some cars blow heaps of globes others dont blow any. Makes you wonder.

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I've had heaps of trouble with low beam lights blowing too. I'm getting quite proficient at replacing them now. No problem with foggies though.

Somebody needs to design a globe that doesn't get destroyed when you get a speck of dust on it! :spoton:

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You dont pay for the globes yourself do you??

Dazza.

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