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Old 01-17-2009, 11:31 PM
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cant get dome light bulb out HELP

alright so i decided to install my LED's tonight when i got out of work and i did the rears the doors and 1 of the dome lights the other dome light i cant get out. its tough for my fingers to fit back there but i got the other one out.. i losened it up and it wiggles alot every which way but just wont come out is there a trick to taking these things out ?

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Old 01-17-2009, 11:48 PM
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Use scotch tape, tape both sides and leave room for your finger, then pull out.
Old 01-17-2009, 11:49 PM
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i used a towel and a screw driver to take mine out. dome lights aren't man hand friendly. hope this helps
Old 01-17-2009, 11:50 PM
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tape sounds like it would be so much easier and safer lol.
Old 01-17-2009, 11:51 PM
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both great ideads im going to try that now
Old 01-18-2009, 12:39 AM
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if it dont work we'll did tomorrow at the meet if you still rolling. my whole interior is leds so you good.
Old 01-18-2009, 01:03 AM
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I used those yellow rubbery arms length dish washing gloves. They're amazingly sticky and grip the bulbs like no other.
Old 01-18-2009, 01:07 AM
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I just used some nose pliers.
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I used the scotch tape too
Old 01-18-2009, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieLynn
I used the scotch tape too
thanks! im gonna give it a shot in a few minutes i have all LED's and just one stock bulb it looks really funny so i have to get it out ASAP
Old 01-18-2009, 11:05 PM
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thanks for all your help i finally got it and for those who search this threat in the future using one of those yellow gloves that you wash dishes with is definetly they way to go I got it out in a few seconds
Old 01-18-2009, 11:27 PM
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I had the same issue with my rear dome lights too. I ended up using a twisty-tie around the base of the bulb. I twisted it around the base and pulled down; the bulbs popped right out.
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Scotch tape FTW
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