Can't get my bulbs to turn in?

[jretrodude]

Trying to replace the bumper turn signal bulb on the drivers side, but can't seem to get it to turn in the slot? Any suggestions on what to do or use to get it to turn into the slot? It just pushes in but does not turn? Also my drivers side marker light is real dim? Put a new bulb in it and it is really dim?? Thanks.:smile:

 

[jretrodude]

P.s.

It is the right bulb 2057LL

 

[whitehot1]

Disconnect the battery then use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the metal part of the bulb,you will probably have to break the glass section first.

The light being dim could be caused by the ground wire not making good contact. hth :smile:

 

[dozer]

It sounds like the little pins aren't lining up right. Take bulb out an rotate the bottom 180 deg. I can't remember if those bulbs have the staggered pins or straight across pins. Look in the plug to see the grooves for the pins. As for your drivers side being dim, I would look for a ground problem. Just my 02$. Hope this helps and good luck.

 

[salvageV6]

Listen to Dozer here, I believe those lamps have staggered pins so they have to be keyed correctly to turn properly.

Try it 180 degrees rotated as mentioned and it should seat all the way and then rotate.

 

[whitehot1]

Oh,silly me i thought you were trying to get the old bulb out,that was stuck in the socket.

Disregard my reply about using the pliers. :smile: