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  • How do you get this light bulb out?

    My light bulbs that are on the doors that light the locks and window buttons are burnt out. How do you get them out of the socket? I tried turning and pulling. Any info is appreciated.
    1997 Camaro RS Convertible<br />White w/black top, factory chrome rims <p>Mods so far: Borla catback, Catco high flow cat,CAI,2 point STB,painted calipers and drums with caliper camaro decals,GTS blackout all the around,5% tinted windows all the way around,Streetglow red neon lights inside and under, raised camaro fill in decals on the rear, 30th anv decals, and a nice stereo system<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=275528\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=275528</a>

  • #2
    I just pulled mine out.
    2005 Cavalier LS Sport M5<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/firefighter8615</a>

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    • #3
      they pull straight out. i couldnt get a good grip with just my fingers. i wrapped the bulb with a bit of tape and GENTLY used some pliers to get a good grip.

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      • #4
        Just changed both of mine a couple of months back as well. If you can get the door handle insert completely off, your angle of approach is much better. Other than that...like the above referenced friends said....slow...easy....and straight out. the replacements are like about 2.50 at AZ for both. I believe the number is a 95 or 97 or something. Anybody remember for sure?
        \"this isn\'t flying...its falling...with style!\"<br /> -Buzz Lightyear<br /><br /><br /> 96 bright red firebird, T-tops, monsoon CD Flowmaster catback dual exhaust <br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.joyfellowshipchurch.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.joyfellowshipchurch.com</a>

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        • #5
          There was a big old thread on the local fbody board about someone not being able to get the bulb out after trying for awhile. I got min out in lets see 5 seconds.
          New:04 GMC Sierra 1500 RCLB 4x4 5.3 GU80 3.73\'s.<br />Truck pics<br />Mods<br />Go fast: Panel K&N filter and soon SS truck catback.<br />Appearance: Stull Billet grill,Weston Chrome step tubes,Rhino Chrome hitch step,ARE painted fiberglass cover,Silver star lighting.

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          • #6
            If you are replaceing it, don't worry about breaking it:) it is alot easier to get out once you break it with a pair of pliers:)
            95 convertible 3.8 series II

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            • #7
              hey saved1...was happenin.. [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]
              \"this isn\'t flying...its falling...with style!\"<br /> -Buzz Lightyear<br /><br /><br /> 96 bright red firebird, T-tops, monsoon CD Flowmaster catback dual exhaust <br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.joyfellowshipchurch.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.joyfellowshipchurch.com</a>

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              • #8
                Hey back to ya pastor Larry. I am out here in sunny Phoenix tryin to stay cool. Things are good, as they should be for someone who loves God. The Lord is teaching me how to count it all joy, as I'm sure that you know what I mean [img]smile.gif[/img]
                95 convertible 3.8 series II

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                • #9
                  B I G T I M E !!! :D
                  Southeast Louisiana couldn't be hotter. Hey I ended up putting that Merc van in the shop. It just kept killing batteries and alternators...turned out to be a battery cable like you and some other guys told me. You sure you ain't got a streak of prophet in there somewhere saved1? [img]graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]
                  \"this isn\'t flying...its falling...with style!\"<br /> -Buzz Lightyear<br /><br /><br /> 96 bright red firebird, T-tops, monsoon CD Flowmaster catback dual exhaust <br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.joyfellowshipchurch.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.joyfellowshipchurch.com</a>

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                  • #10
                    man...what am I thinkin....I am so sorry for hijacking the thread...a million apologies.
                    Camaro22 you got that bulb situation under control? Those little red courtesy lights sure are cool...I really missed mine when they burned out....good to have them back.
                    Blessings!
                    \"this isn\'t flying...its falling...with style!\"<br /> -Buzz Lightyear<br /><br /><br /> 96 bright red firebird, T-tops, monsoon CD Flowmaster catback dual exhaust <br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.joyfellowshipchurch.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.joyfellowshipchurch.com</a>

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                    • #11
                      I wound up shattering the bulbs and pulling the wiring out with pliers... one of the other bulbs just yanked right out though.
                      <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/kefkafloyd\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/kefkafloyd</a> <br />Red 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L A4 w/ Y87

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                      • #12
                        I replaced mine but they dont light up much, the bulb is weak.

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                        • #13
                          What bulb number are those? My passenger side needs to be replaced... can they be replaced with LED's?
                          1997 Camaro RS W/T-Tops<br />All Stock / 200 HP

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                          • #14
                            I just double-checked it...the bulb is a #74. It is available at almost any auto parts place at about 2.50 for two of them. As for the LED question, If someone else on here doesn't know, I'd check with the parts store. The guy at autozone told me that there are definite heat issues in that little cramped up area there in the door panel. I asked him if I could go with a more powerful light and that was his response.
                            It really is a piece of cake to change out! [img]smile.gif[/img]
                            \"this isn\'t flying...its falling...with style!\"<br /> -Buzz Lightyear<br /><br /><br /> 96 bright red firebird, T-tops, monsoon CD Flowmaster catback dual exhaust <br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.joyfellowshipchurch.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.joyfellowshipchurch.com</a>

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