Map Light Bulbs WILL NOT come out
#1
Map Light Bulbs WILL NOT come out
Hi everyone,
I don't know if anyone has had this problem. I recently got LED's for a conversion (map, courtesy, dome, vanity, trunk, license plate, glove box).
No matter what I do, both map light bulbs will not come out. I've tried using rubber gloves, using scotch tape for grip, even using pliers; I really don't want to smash the bulb. I've used a good amount of force....wiggling back and forth and pulling with constant pressure.
Any help guys? Thanks
I have large fingers, which doesn't help >_<
I don't know if anyone has had this problem. I recently got LED's for a conversion (map, courtesy, dome, vanity, trunk, license plate, glove box).
No matter what I do, both map light bulbs will not come out. I've tried using rubber gloves, using scotch tape for grip, even using pliers; I really don't want to smash the bulb. I've used a good amount of force....wiggling back and forth and pulling with constant pressure.
Any help guys? Thanks
I have large fingers, which doesn't help >_<
Last edited by OsK; 04-27-2014 at 07:16 PM.
#3
Drifting
It helps to wiggle them a little while pulling them as I remember. Those bulbs are pretty tough so use a little more force and you'll get them out. The upside is the LEDs are much easier to grip and replace when you get to that point in the future.
#4
Instructor
You can pop out the whole unit and pull out the lights facing up on a table instead of trying to pull it out overhead. Might get more leverage that way. I used tape and it came out using some force. Whatever you do, dont try to pry it out with a screwdriver or something similar. The bulb will crack! My buddy did that and passed on that bit of advice to me.
#5
Race Director
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Duck tape. Stronger than scotch.
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