Does anyone have a clue as to why my brake light bulb (21W) keeps burning out after only 2 weeks with a brand new bulb?
I have already replaced the whole upper light unit because the black plastic jigsaw where the bulb inserts was broken.
Pain in the ass these brake lamps. I have people telling me at red lights my brake light is out. Nice of them but I see the warning light every time I step on the brake.
2002 V70 (Brake bulb burning out quick)
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Are you using cheap bulbs?
Over voltage will cause also short bulb life.
Does the brake light ever go out?
volvolugnut
Over voltage will cause also short bulb life.
Does the brake light ever go out?
volvolugnut
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Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
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Mr. Detail
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No, I am not using cheap bulbs. (HELLA)
Does the brake light ever go out? (Do you mean the light on the message board on the instrument panel?)
Does the brake light ever go out? (Do you mean the light on the message board on the instrument panel?)
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