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XFullFatTim
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RE: Headlight problem
If they are OEM and fail in the warranty period then LR will replaced them for free normally.
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| 15-06-2017 08:11pm |
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DoughtyRR
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RE: Headlight problem
I have exactly the same issue - There must be a problem beyond just bulbs.
Halfords would also not fit the bulbs on my evoque as above.
Any ideas ?
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| 07-11-2018 11:35am |
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PhilSkill
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RE: Headlight problem
I understood there was a loom modification made under warranty that fitted a Ballast to prevent the bulbs blowing, but don't know what cases or situations that applies to.
Are these bulbs blowing on switch on or after being on a long time?
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| 07-11-2018 06:42pm |
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RogB
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RE: Headlight problem
sometimes the bulbs blow on start up and sometimes after being on a while
its apparently down to the projector shutters retaining the heat from the bulbs and causing them to blow/explode/melt
there is a tech bulletin for Freelander 2 with halogen projector that costs about £100 but is a free modification by LR main dealers. That involves modifying the wiring loom to the lights, and I believe that involves some sort of current limiting in order to stop the bulbs from blowing. LR also changed their bulb manufacturer/supplier for HB3 bulbs as well.
The tech bulletin applies to all FL2 with HB3 bulb fitment, so I would expect any such bulletin for the Evoque would be the same... if you have Halogen HB3 projector bulbs you qualify for the modification FOC at main dealers.
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and a few Freelander 2 over the years
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| 08-11-2018 10:26am |
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DoughtyRR
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RE: Headlight problem
(08-11-2018 10:26am)RogB Wrote: sometimes the bulbs blow on start up and sometimes after being on a while
its apparently down to the projector shutters retaining the heat from the bulbs and causing them to blow/explode/melt
there is a tech bulletin for Freelander 2 with halogen projector that costs about £100 but is a free modification by LR main dealers. That involves modifying the wiring loom to the lights, and I believe that involves some sort of current limiting in order to stop the bulbs from blowing. LR also changed their bulb manufacturer/supplier for HB3 bulbs as well.
The tech bulletin applies to all FL2 with HB3 bulb fitment, so I would expect any such bulletin for the Evoque would be the same... if you have Halogen HB3 projector bulbs you qualify for the modification FOC at main dealers.
Thank you - This sounds exactly the issue LR main dealer said Bullitin has been wothdrawn and its out of warrenty and part has been discontinued so now a bit stuck 
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| 08-11-2018 11:36am |
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