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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Rusty light bulb removal suggestions

Ok. I have an SE. It has the original front turn signal light bulbs. One has finally gone out. How to remove it when its rusted in?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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I would pull the fuse - or you will blow it
Break the glass out of the bulb
Spray WD40 all over it
Grab with needle nose and twist it out.

get a small wire brush and clean as much rust out of the socket as possible so you have good contact with the new bulb and see about replacing that gasket so water can't get in there again.
you can get detail brushes at the parts store pretty cheap to get into the socket
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mike_merryguy
I would pull the fuse - or you will blow it
Break the glass out of the bulb
Spray WD40 all over it
Grab with needle nose and twist it out.

get a small wire brush and clean as much rust out of the socket as possible so you have good contact with the new bulb and see about replacing that gasket so water can't get in there again.
you can get detail brushes at the parts store pretty cheap to get into the socket
Thanks...now are the gaskets still available?????? Or will I make one from silicone????
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