headlight bulb replacement torx screw
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headlight bulb replacement torx screw
What's up with the torx screw holding in the headlight? I've been told its a #20 which I have, but there is a raised portion in the middle of the screw, which means my bit would have to have a "pen tip" sized hole in the middle of it to be able to fit into the screw. Can I get something for this at an auto parts store? 02 TLS
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its a torx security bit. theres some really cool bits that are used for different purposes by different companies. i have a set that lets me take the cover off the gas and electric meters![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
these sets can be pretty pricey and i have no idea why acura decided to use it cuz now ever mechanic has to buy one because noone likes to share tools.
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these sets can be pretty pricey and i have no idea why acura decided to use it cuz now ever mechanic has to buy one because noone likes to share tools.
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Cool. Ill try autozone. Hope it doesn't cost too much. If so I might try the needle nose method.
I never noticed any pinkish color to my lights, then again I don't often stare into them from the drivers seat
. I noticed the other day that only one was on. I turned my lights off and on, and both stayed on. This happened one more time, but now only one works. Could it be the ballast?
I never noticed any pinkish color to my lights, then again I don't often stare into them from the drivers seat
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pink light tint at startup is the bulb death warning
the #20 Torx SECURITY bit- thats different that a regular torx 20- you need security
It was used by GM iirc, probably a lot of them available cheap where they assemble the TL
You can use a dremel to cut a flat blade screwdriver section across it
No one tries to steal the bulbs by removing the back cover to the lights- they take a prybar to the edge of the hood and light housing and bam! its gone
they get the bulb out later~
the #20 Torx SECURITY bit- thats different that a regular torx 20- you need security
It was used by GM iirc, probably a lot of them available cheap where they assemble the TL
You can use a dremel to cut a flat blade screwdriver section across it
No one tries to steal the bulbs by removing the back cover to the lights- they take a prybar to the edge of the hood and light housing and bam! its gone
they get the bulb out later~
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