On 12/19/04 11:38 PM, "Bob Elliott" <bobe@WEBTIDE.NET> wrote: > My Vanagon is a 1980 Westfalia Canadian. My driver's side rear side marker > (red lens) bulb has burned out. Thinking this was going to be simple matter > I removed the lens and attempted to remove the bulb ... well, I can't get > it out. It won't turn or push in with reasonable pressure (don't want to > break the bulb). I've had a good look at the whole socket assembly and not > wanting to damage anything by going at this too roughly I will ask the > group members first ... tia. > > BTW I have done a Bentley and Archive search ... > > peace > > bob > It may just be heavily corroded in place. A little added push pressure may be needed. I just had mine out just a few minutes ago on the passenger side. Will have to pull a spare off the shelf when I get better light. The contacts are corroded off on mine. Looks like a lot of water has been getting through the cracked plastic. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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