I was trying to replace interior light bulbs but...?

anthofang · 04-28-2009, 09:40 PM

I was replacing my interior lights and while doing so for the front map lights, I lost hold of two of the lightbulbs and they shot into the cavity. Now I can't get it out, what should i do?!?!

anthofang · 04-29-2009, 04:02 PM

can anyone help me....

KK6PD · 04-29-2009, 04:11 PM

POP QUIZ TIME....

I was trying to replace interior light bulbs but...what do I do?

A- Turn the Prius upside down and shake vigerously !
B- Remove lamp holder assy and fish bulbs out. It pulls down
rather easily !
C- Buy 2 new bulbs and be more carefull next attempt !

I think you should use option B, and you should find the bulbs...
Good Luck

anthofang · 04-29-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KK6PD

POP QUIZ TIME....

I was trying to replace interior light bulbs but...what do I do?

A- Turn the Prius upside down and shake vigerously !
B- Remove lamp holder assy and fish bulbs out. It pulls down
rather easily !
C- Buy 2 new bulbs and be more carefull next attempt !

I think you should use option B, and you should find the bulbs...
Good Luck

i think i should be more specific. I was trying to take out the lightbulbs but i twisted the bulb socket along with the bulb, and the sockets with the lightbulbs still attached shot up and into the darkness when i lost hold. Now i cannot get these two out. Sorry for confusion..

anthofang · 04-29-2009, 04:24 PM

is there a way to remove the entire dash where the map lights are so i can get to the lost bulbs in socket?

KK6PD · 04-29-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthofang

is there a way to remove the entire dash where the map lights are so i can get to the lost bulbs in socket?

Are you talking the Map Lights that are in the center roof unit by the mirror????

Or are these under the dash itself???

If its the upper unit, it will pull down and you should be able to put the sockets back into their mounting holes!!

If they are under the dash, there are only 7 pieces that come off to completly expose the dash interior!

Does that help......

kenmce · 04-29-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by anthofang

they shot into the cavity. Now I can't get it out, what should i do?!?!

Go down to a head shop, tell them you want to buy a roach clip, I mean hemoststat. A hemostat is basically just a really long pair of tweezers. Reach in gently and feel around for the fitting, pull it slowly back out. Be sure to leave them on the dash by the registration sticker, it will help you meet friendly & interesting law enforcement professionals.

anthofang · 04-29-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KK6PD

Are you talking the Map Lights that are in the center roof unit by the mirror????

Or are these under the dash itself???

If its the upper unit, it will pull down and you should be able to put the sockets back into their mounting holes!!

If they are under the dash, there are only 7 pieces that come off to completly expose the dash interior!

Does that help......

Yes, the map lights that are in the center roof unit by the mirror. So i can pull the dash down without any damage to the lights or wiring? How do igo about pulling down? where do i start?

kenmce · 04-29-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthofang

Yes, the map lights that are in the center roof unit by the mirror. So i can pull the dash down without any damage to the lights or wiring?

If you have a problem in the ceiling, why are you taking apart the dash?

anthofang · 04-29-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenmce

If you have a problem in the ceiling, why are you taking apart the dash?

well what else is that plastic (not the clear plastic, its the grey) surrounding the lights called? OMG i need some instructions... lol... so frustrated with the bulbs attached to the sockets being stuck in there.

04-28-2009, 09:40 PM	#1
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