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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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Fog light bulb exploded

I had changed my bulbs to hyperwhites and when I got home last night i realized that one of the bulbs exploded in the fog light....how can i take the peices out or better yet the fog light housing...and does this void my warranty?
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Void your warranty? No.

Take your bumper off, see if you can get the pieces out.


Get a new bulb to replace it, put it in. YOu're good to go. I've blown 2-3 bulbs already, and just about ready to do a HID conversion for the fogs.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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^^^^ exactly but there are two other ways to do it. One is take the grill off then you get to the housing and if you have one of those small Orek vaccumes with the bending hose you may be able to get the nozzle in there, or go from under the bumper and do the same. There are DIY's in the performance section for both ways.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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thanx i appreciate it, so i have to take my bumper off?..but my other fog light has water in it, i have no idea how....when i turn on my fog lights the light doesnt turn on..is it because the bulb is done or because the wiring is fucked?
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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if you're under warranty what does it matter? get them to do it :thumbnsup:
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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it matters because they're aftermarket bulbs
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Can you remove the bulb, insert a nozzle through the hole, and get a shot of compressed air or canned air in there? (Make sure to wear a glove.) That'll get the smaller pieces and particles out. Bigger pieces you'll have to pick out.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Always wear some rubber gloves when changing the bulbs. Oil from your fingers can make the bulb go out real quick.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottys11
it matters because they're aftermarket bulbs
The original bulbs aren't made by Acura/Honda either.
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