Turn Signal Indicator

[pacuda59]

Couple of questions......

I removed the cable and socket from the underside of the hood and unbolted the lamp fixture. The bulb is stuck in the fixture and I'm hesitant to apply any force. I put some penetrating oil around the threads in hopes this might free it. Is the bulb held in via the threads?

Also, any suggestions on materials to make a new gasket out of? I'm pretty sure no one sell just the gasket.

Thanks.

 

[cudamark]

Once you unthread the socket, the bulb sometimes sticks inside the lens housing. Penetrating oil and carefull use of a knife edge can usually free it. It's not threaded in or bayoneted in any way....just sitting there laughing at you!

 

[pacuda59]

Once you unthread the socket, the bulb sometimes sticks inside the lens housing. Penetrating oil and carefull use of a knife edge can usually free it. It's not threaded in or bayoneted in any way....just sitting there laughing at you!

The car mocks me at every turn...thanks.

 

[BillGrissom]

Often the glass with break free from the base when you try to turn the bulb, just like a home light does. You need to push the bulb into the socket before you turn ccw 1/4 turn. This "push first" might be the trick you are missing. If only the glass turns, go ahead and remove it, then use needle-nose pliers to get the base out.

Auto parts stores used to sell gasket material. You might make your own with a bead of RTV. Put clear tape or such down first on both surfaces so the RTV doesn't stick, then use the two surfaces as a mold. When it cures, you have a silicone gasket.

 

[cudamark]

The turn signal indicator bulbs are not a bayonet style bulb. They're just sandwiched between the threaded lense and the wiring pigtail/socket. Add a bit of moisture ( and if it wasn't never-seized the last time it was removed) and the bulb can stick in the lense. It's not a super tight fit, but, any corrosion will make it tight.