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meaniam · 03-01-2007, 12:52 AM

how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? my bulb is not making good contact. and i think i need to replace socket.
thanks

Longhorn Man · 03-01-2007, 12:57 AM

push and twist counter clockwise

Bob Moore · 03-01-2007, 06:48 PM

Andy - I think he is asking about the socket itself. Best way is to buy a new (another) turn signal bucket. The socket is crimped in place to keep water and roadgrime away from the wires.

Try to clean the dirt/corosion with a small pick or file. You might be able to get it clean enough that way.

Longhorn Man · 03-01-2007, 07:09 PM

Doh!

meaniam · 03-01-2007, 09:52 PM

thanks guys. you right bob. im speaking of socket. it just doesn't seem to be making good contact goes out when i shut door or hit bumps. im gonna try a wire brush first.

03-01-2007, 12:52 AM	#1
meaniam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 41	how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? my bulb is not making good contact. and i think i need to replace socket. thanks

03-01-2007, 12:57 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? push and twist counter clockwise Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-01-2007 at 02:50 PM.

03-01-2007, 06:48 PM	#3
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? Andy - I think he is asking about the socket itself. Best way is to buy a new (another) turn signal bucket. The socket is crimped in place to keep water and roadgrime away from the wires. Try to clean the dirt/corosion with a small pick or file. You might be able to get it clean enough that way. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-01-2007, 07:09 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? Doh!

03-01-2007, 09:52 PM	#5
meaniam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 41	Re: how do you remove light socket from front turn signal? thanks guys. you right bob. im speaking of socket. it just doesn't seem to be making good contact goes out when i shut door or hit bumps. im gonna try a wire brush first.

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