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06-28-2011, 01:04 PM | #1 |
Drives: Yaris 1.33 litre 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Wigan
Posts: 124
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third brake light bulb fault
Problem with my Yaris 1 litre 2005 'old type model'. The brake light bulb in the tailgate lasts about 3-4 months before going black. I know what is happening, the tungsten filament vaporises and the deposit settles on the inside of the glass. I have tried different bulb manufacturers to no avail, in this condition the light is barely visible. no other bulbs are affected. Has anyone else encountered this problem and does anyone know how to prevent it? I do not keep the footbrake on at traffic lights but somehow the bulb seems to be getting too hot. All ideas and suggestions most welcome.
Regards Geoff Peace. |
06-28-2011, 01:39 PM | #2 |
Not quite a noob
Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: edmonton
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Maybe try an LED bulb?
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06-28-2011, 02:27 PM | #3 |
Drives: Yaris 1.33 litre 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Wigan
Posts: 124
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I have investigated that possibility but the only ones I could find were too large to fit in the light. Thankyou for your reply.
Regards Geoff Peace. |
06-28-2011, 04:57 PM | #4 | |
Bob
Drives: Yaris and Scion XD 5 spd BSP Join Date: Dec 2009
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06-29-2011, 01:32 PM | #5 |
Drives: Yaris 1.33 litre 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Wigan
Posts: 124
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Thankyou for your reply. I understand exactly what you mean by vibrating filaments and intermittant contact. The cicuitry is fine I have checked the earth and cleaned and silicone greased all the connector pins including the wire connectors on the bulb itself. The point is the bulbs are not failing in that the filament is broken they are becoming dimmer and dimmer over say three months due to the glass becoming black on the inside. Does anyone know of a 'superior' type of bulb?
Regards Geoff Peace. |
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