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Thread: Blown headilghts

  1. #1
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    Blown headilghts

    4 in two years. All passenger side. Last one though appears to be a fuse.

    And isn't the fuse story funny!

    Have downloaded a pic of the fuse and a list of which one protects what.
    I emailed the dealer in regards to a fuse id card but haven't heard anything yet.

    So, anyone else blowing globes? Approx every 25,000km.

    Oh another thing. I've just clocked 101,000kms and my timing chain/belt thingy needs changing soon. Half of the amount of kays the europeans have to do. Looks like someone plucked a number instead of using stats.
    Dealer wants ~1600 to do it with a service and water pump. My mechanic only wants ~1200.

    Just venting I spose but comments welcome.
    '11 Polo TDi auto, White, Sunroof
    '91 Transporter syncro camper

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    Mate of mine on another forum has blown a similar amount in 12 months. I keep forgetting to tell him they might be warranty.

    I think his are evenly spread L & R.

    AUS gets shorten time (down from 180k IIRC) because we are considered a dusty environment. (which we are compared to Europe - about 1.8x the dust loading).

    Suggest you look at alternatives to dealer if price is an issue
    carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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    All those I've spoken to say it's heat. The book says 210,000km.
    My mech will be doing it.

    Also with the lights, there is no alarm if you blow a headlight but the alarm goes of if you do a tail light.

    Thanks.
    '11 Polo TDi auto, White, Sunroof
    '91 Transporter syncro camper

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