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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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man..love my car, but

4 months old and light bulbs are going bad like crazy...last week got a ding that one of my fog lamps are out...now today got another ding my front blinker is out.

anyone else have this issue?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Yes, a real problem, but at least one you can fix yourself.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Not heard reports of this based on casual snooping around.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Jeez, that sucks. Light bulbs are such a PAIN to replace, and so freakin' expensive!!!

I'm just playin'! That does kinda suck, but at least the ARE easy to replace and are NOT expensive.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Love the sig:

MINI COOPER... MINI COOPER... Oi Oi Oi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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That's odd. My car is almost four years old, and I have yet to replace a bulb. It might just be a freak occurrance, but I'd check with the dealer about this. You might have some electrical issue somewhere. (?)
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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Swing by your dealer and they'll replace them "for free" under the maintenance agreement you've already paid for.

More than just saving a few bucks, the main reason for doing this is to create a written record of your now multiple problems. There's probably a more serious electrical problem in your car than just a few bad lamps (even one lamp going out this early is very unusual)...
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Does seem odd. I have a 99 CR-V in addition to my 07 mini. I have yet to replace a bulb in the 99 CR-V, much less the Mini.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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If it happens one more time call a lemon-law lawyer and dump it. I'm serious, you don't want to get stuck with a POS that has the small, stupid stuff crapping out on you.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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Good morning dchautin, haven't seen any posts from you for awhile. I would get the car back to the dealer as you may have some gremlins in the electrical system.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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thanks all.
 
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