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06-01-2012, 11:39 AM
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1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
This sounds STUPID and easy but I am having a problem. I went to change the bulbs in one tail light and blinker and both bulbs have broken and I cannot seem to get them out. They will not turn nor will they pull out. Can someone help me?
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06-01-2012, 01:13 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
Get a pair of needle nose pliers and grab the edge
Then push down and turn, this has happened to me 3 times And worked Posted via Mobile Device |
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06-01-2012, 01:33 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
I just went out and tried it. It did not work. I am going to try and upload a picture of it for you to see
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06-01-2012, 01:56 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
Douse them in some wd-40 let them sit a while then do as frog said work at them with some needle nose pliers. Having a small flat screwdriver helps to get the brass edges of the bulb bent in so you can grab the old bulb with the pliers.
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06-01-2012, 02:01 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
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06-01-2012, 02:02 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
the whole inside of the light socket?
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06-01-2012, 02:05 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
Remember you have to push the bulb in to turn it.
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06-01-2012, 02:14 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
So I soak all around where the bulb fits in? wouldnt that short out the socket?
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06-01-2012, 03:22 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
Needle nose and the proper amount of force and it comes out. If the bulb has grease on it, it should not be frozen in there though.
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06-01-2012, 03:22 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
WD-40 has a high dielectric value and can be used as a moisture displacement/surface coat lubricant, even on live electrical circuits.
WD-40 stands for - water displacer, formula attempt number 40. |
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06-01-2012, 05:42 PM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
That has happened to me before,
I have also bent the casing in like twisting the housing like in a circle With the pliers and has worked But be careful Posted via Mobile Device |
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06-02-2012, 02:33 AM
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Re: 1986 GMC K1500 Tail light bulb PROBLEM
Worst-case scenario, you can always cut and splice in some new sockets. Should be readily available at the parts store or the dealer.
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