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'02 Bonne Tail lights seem to burn out often, Anyone else?

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Old 04-14-2007, 11:16 AM
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Default '02 Bonne Tail lights seem to burn out often, Anyone else?

I notice that the taillights and rear marker lights burn out frequently on my '02 Bonne. I have also noticed other Bonne'* with burned out tail lights also.

When I look at the sockets, the white plastic is turning brown from the heat. I am sure they are getting too hot and burning out prematurely.

Anyone else have this issue?

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Old 04-14-2007, 11:26 AM
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yeah Ive noticed that too on 00+ bonnevilles
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I wonder if there'* a recall something'* not right
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Yep, here too. I notice almost every Bonny has at least 1 burned out bulb!

Mines an 01.
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had mine for 3 years and not one.

Oops sorry yes there was. once.
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twice for me, the inners are usually the ones I see. My drivers inner was the first to go than about 2 or 3 months later the passengers inner went, after that I just changed them all.
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my marker lights have been burned out for over 2 years now...... and i have noticed that almost all bonnies on the road have atleast one rear marker burned out
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check your BRAKE lights as well. the Aurora has this problem too. my parking lights are all fine, but all FOUR of my brake lights are burned out right now. (I just noticed this.. I can't believe how dangerous this is)
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Only ever replaced a couple of bulbs over the span of 130,000km in my '02 SE. No real problems here.
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Thanks for the replys, I will check with the dealer. Maybe time to switch to LEDs

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