Bulb replacement

astroqb · 06-15-2007, 08:03 PM

Need help replacing bulb on Passenger door. Can remove the cover with the bulb but can't figure out how to remove the bulb without distroying the bulb holder.

Thanks from a newbee

JimN · 06-15-2007, 09:46 PM

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Need help replacing bulb on Passenger door. Can remove the cover with the bulb but can't figure out how to remove the bulb without distroying the bulb holder.

Thanks from a newbee

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Shouldn't his be a warranty job? GM replaced a light bulb on my Intrigue under warranty. The only time it took one trip to the dealer to fix the problem.

astroqb · 06-16-2007, 12:02 PM

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Shouldn't his be a warranty job? GM replaced a light bulb on my Intrigue under warranty. The only time it took one trip to the dealer to fix the problem.
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I would like to replace the bulb with an LED if possible.

**efusco** · 06-16-2007, 05:58 PM

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I would like to replace the bulb with an LED if possible.

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Check with Darell at evnut.com He's big into the LEDs and probably has done that already.

Bill Merchant · 06-17-2007, 02:29 AM

Once you get the plastic holder loose from the door, disconnect the wires (it's a clip plug, press the lever and the plastic socket slips off the light assembly). The bulb is a wedge base bulb and just pulls out of the socket, sliding toward the end of the bulb and lifting out when free of the base. I got 1W side firing LEDs on eBay and I like the clear white light they put out.

astroqb · 06-19-2007, 10:08 AM

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Check with Darell at evnut.com He's big into the LEDs and probably has done that already.
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Thanks Bill

Bill Merchant · 06-21-2007, 03:23 AM

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Thanks Bill

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You're welcome!

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06-15-2007, 08:03 PM	#1
astroqb Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Need help replacing bulb on Passenger door. Can remove the cover with the bulb but can't figure out how to remove the bulb without distroying the bulb holder. Thanks from a newbee

06-17-2007, 02:29 AM	#5
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	Once you get the plastic holder loose from the door, disconnect the wires (it's a clip plug, press the lever and the plastic socket slips off the light assembly). The bulb is a wedge base bulb and just pulls out of the socket, sliding toward the end of the bulb and lifting out when free of the base. I got 1W side firing LEDs on eBay and I like the clear white light they put out.