Headlight bulbs

flatfourburble · 01-02-2006, 19:37

How often do you guys have to replace yours?

Just wondered as my driver side headlight blub has blown again. Second one in 18 months.

Unusual or is it just one of them things?

A Laws · 01-02-2006, 19:40

I've blown one in 2 years

Jonny5ive · 01-02-2006, 21:38

Had to replace one last week (2nd in under a year). Replaced both and kept one as a spare at a cost of £33

MikeW · 01-02-2006, 21:42

Sorry for being a thick fool, but where can i get spare bulbs from? My friend told me there was a car bulb kit in a branch of Lidl for only a few quid, could i use these?

sixdegrees · 01-02-2006, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Sorry for being a thick fool, but where can i get spare bulbs from? My friend told me there was a car bulb kit in a branch of Lidl for only a few quid, could i use these?

You could but like buying cheap house light bulbs they'll blow more often. Stick with a good make like Philips or Osram !

WW_VRS · 01-02-2006, 22:22

Considering the complete PITB it is to swap bulbs, get good ones IMHO - and whilst you do you may as well get some extra bright ones or the more blue tinted ones or whichever you prefer, the difference is quite amazing for a relatively small outlay.

Even if they cost you 40 quid for the sake of argument, it's probably one of the cheapest passive safety improvements you can make for the car for night time and during less-than-optimal driving conditions

MikeW · 02-02-2006, 07:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

Considering the complete PITB it is to swap bulbs, get good ones IMHO - and whilst you do you may as well get some extra bright ones or the more blue tinted ones or whichever you prefer, the difference is quite amazing for a relatively small outlay.

Even if they cost you 40 quid for the sake of argument, it's probably one of the cheapest passive safety improvements you can make for the car for night time and during less-than-optimal driving conditions

Thanks for the advice, good ones it is! But,once again, sorry for being a wasak, but can i use any type of bulbs, or does the Fabia VRS take special ones?

WW_VRS · 02-02-2006, 08:58

No more special than any other vehicle that's reasonably new.

There IS a difference between the Xenon & non-Xenon equipped bulb type however.

If you're ordering these things online you may want to consider changing your indicator bulbs for ones that don't look Orange when not lit, purely cosmetic but as you're already paying for delivery it may be worth considering

Just found the thread back that I was after, it lists the bulbs etc:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/85670-post.html

gavin iow · 02-02-2006, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

How often do you guys have to replace yours?

Just wondered as my driver side headlight blub has blown again. Second one in 18 months.

Unusual or is it just one of them things?

If it's a vibration related problem as opposed to electrical, PIAA do bulbs for motorcycles that are ruggedised or vibration proof, this may help.

MikeW · 02-02-2006, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

No more special than any other vehicle that's reasonably new.

There IS a difference between the Xenon & non-Xenon equipped bulb type however.

If you're ordering these things online you may want to consider changing your indicator bulbs for ones that don't look Orange when not lit, purely cosmetic but as you're already paying for delivery it may be worth considering

Just found the thread back that I was after, it lists the bulbs etc:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/85670-post.html

Thanks for this!

ScoobyChris · 02-02-2006, 13:07

Never ever had to change an Osram Silverstar bulb, so I always recommend them, although I'm sure you can't go wrong with either them or Philips

Chris

flatfourburble · 03-02-2006, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

Never ever had to change an Osram Silverstar bulb, so I always recommend them, although I'm sure you can't go wrong with either them or Philips

Chris

and I took that recommendation

it's one of them that has blown though

it's just very weird it's the same side.

LittlePaul · 03-02-2006, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Sorry for being a thick fool, but where can i get spare bulbs from? My friend told me there was a car bulb kit in a branch of Lidl for only a few quid, could i use these?

Check out Power Bulbs, quick delivery and you get free stuff

skidude · 03-02-2006, 13:26

My Philips Vision Plus bulbs only lasted a year in my vRS. Both bulbs blew during particularly cold mornings. I guess that's because of the extra engine vibration during cold start up.

I'll try Osram Silverstars next and see how long they last!

MikeW · 03-02-2006, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

and I took that recommendation

it's one of them that has blown though

it's just very weird it's the same side.

Cheers for the link!

DRJ · 03-02-2006, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Sorry for being a thick fool, but where can i get spare bulbs from? My friend told me there was a car bulb kit in a branch of Lidl for only a few quid, could i use these?

I've discovered (after the event) that the official Skoda Fabia spare bulb kit available at Skoda dealers gives you a complete set of bulbs MORE CHEAPLY than buying just the two headlight bulbs at Halfords...

RallyInfo · 08-02-2006, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

How often do you guys have to replace yours?

Just wondered as my driver side headlight blub has blown again. Second one in 18 months.

Unusual or is it just one of them things?

Same thing just happened to me - second one in just over 18 months. This one (an Osram Silverstar) only lasted 3 months...

Was very careful when putting them in so maybe I've just been unlucky.

flatfourburble · 08-02-2006, 23:14

This time I'm trying PowerBlue bulbs from www.powerbulbs.com

Haven't tested them on the road, but in the drive they let of a very white clear light, only time will tell if they last and perform well

01-02-2006, 19:37	#1
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Headlight bulbs How often do you guys have to replace yours? Just wondered as my driver side headlight blub has blown again. Second one in 18 months. Unusual or is it just one of them things? __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

01-02-2006, 19:40	#2
A Laws Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cornwall Posts: 218 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Headlight blubs I've blown one in 2 years __________________ Andy Laws Fabia vRS

01-02-2006, 21:38	#3
Jonny5ive Winja Ninja Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos. Posts: 2,204 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 85 Thanked 44 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Headlight blubs Had to replace one last week (2nd in under a year). Replaced both and kept one as a spare at a cost of £33 __________________ Modified Fabia vRS & Vroomster Scout D.R.I.P. Member THE FULL 8mins 39sec

01-02-2006, 21:42	#4
MikeW Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,509 Members Car: Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Headlight blubs Sorry for being a thick fool, but where can i get spare bulbs from? My friend told me there was a car bulb kit in a branch of Lidl for only a few quid, could i use these?

01-02-2006, 22:22	#6
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,965 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 51 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Headlight blubs Considering the complete PITB it is to swap bulbs, get good ones IMHO - and whilst you do you may as well get some extra bright ones or the more blue tinted ones or whichever you prefer, the difference is quite amazing for a relatively small outlay. Even if they cost you 40 quid for the sake of argument, it's probably one of the cheapest passive safety improvements you can make for the car for night time and during less-than-optimal driving conditions __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

02-02-2006, 08:58	#8
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,965 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 51 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Headlight blubs No more special than any other vehicle that's reasonably new. There IS a difference between the Xenon & non-Xenon equipped bulb type however. If you're ordering these things online you may want to consider changing your indicator bulbs for ones that don't look Orange when not lit, purely cosmetic but as you're already paying for delivery it may be worth considering Just found the thread back that I was after, it lists the bulbs etc: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/85670-post.html __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

02-02-2006, 13:07	#11
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,270 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 16 Thanked 354 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Headlight bulbs Never ever had to change an Osram Silverstar bulb, so I always recommend them, although I'm sure you can't go wrong with either them or Philips Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

03-02-2006, 13:26	#14
skidude Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 189 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Headlight bulbs My Philips Vision Plus bulbs only lasted a year in my vRS. Both bulbs blew during particularly cold mornings. I guess that's because of the extra engine vibration during cold start up. I'll try Osram Silverstars next and see how long they last! __________________ Matt Fabia V/RS Black Magic

08-02-2006, 23:14	#18
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Headlight bulbs This time I'm trying PowerBlue bulbs from www.powerbulbs.com Haven't tested them on the road, but in the drive they let of a very white clear light, only time will tell if they last and perform well __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

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