How to change bulb for signal light?
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Originally Posted by '03blackonblack
How do you change the signal light bulb on the driver's side front?
#5
Originally Posted by LS WON
For the foglights you have to remove the tires.
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Team Owner
Originally Posted by shopdog
No, you don't. To get to the fogs, you only have to remove the lower inner fenderwell (the piece that wraps up to the air dam). You can do that without removing the tire.
#7
Originally Posted by LS WON
That's good news though I have heard it's easier to remove the tire perhaps that is for the low and high beams.
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NCM Sinkhole Donor
Originally Posted by shopdog
I removed the tire the first time I changed a DRL. That's because I wanted to get my fat head in there to see how it all worked. After that, though, I've been able to change the bulbs without removing the tire. It's a little tight, and you work mainly by feel, but it can be done.
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by timd38
Why do you replace so many bulbs?
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Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by lagogarda
Keep those DRL on and you'll find out...turn signal bulbs were not intended to burn consistantly.
#12
Team Owner
Originally Posted by dollarbill
I am surprised that the DRLs are just turn signal lamps. I would expect that they would be 'high service' lamps to endure always being on.
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Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by VET4LES
I would take it to the dealer and have it done under warranty while I drink a cup of coffee.
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Got it changed as per first reply. Didn't remove the tire but jacked the car up to get my hand in there. How many forum guys does it take to change a light bulb??
#17
Originally Posted by timd38
Why do you replace so many bulbs?
I've only changed 2 in my own car. That's because I've gotten in the habit of switching them off when I start the car.