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Bulb replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by astroqb, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. astroqb

    astroqb New Member

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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 B)
     
    #1 astroqb, Jun 15, 2007
  2. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(astroqb @ Jun 15 2007, 07:03 PM) [snapback]462692[/snapback]</div>
    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.
     
    #2 JimN, Jun 15, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Jun 15 2007, 09:46 PM) [snapback]462764[/snapback]</div>

    I would like to replace the bulb with an LED if possible. B)
     
    #3 astroqb, Jun 16, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(astroqb @ Jun 16 2007, 11:02 AM) [snapback]462996[/snapback]</div>
    Check with Darell at evnut.com He's big into the LEDs and probably has done that already.
     
    #4 efusco, Jun 16, 2007
  5. Bill Merchant

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    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.
     
    #5 Bill Merchant, Jun 17, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Jun 16 2007, 05:58 PM) [snapback]463128[/snapback]</div>

    :lol: Thanks Bill B)
     
    #6 astroqb, Jun 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(astroqb @ Jun 19 2007, 07:08 AM) [snapback]464620[/snapback]</div>
    B) You're welcome! :lol:
     
    #7 Bill Merchant, Jun 21, 2007
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