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How do I remove this bulb?

Our left front corner turn signal is not working. Removing the socket containing the bulb was easy. But I can't get the little bulb out of the socket. Has anyone done this or have any suggestions? I guess it twists or may push and twist; I just can't get it to move and don't want it to break in my hands.
Can I just go ahead and break it and then try to remove it with needle nose pliers?
What is the identification of this bulb?

Thanks, Dick
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #1 –
don't quote me, but I believe that bulb just clips straight in and out.
Steve & Ginny Hill
96 U295 36'/Wrangler
Tampa

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #2 –
correct. push and pull bulb. tricky lil sucker. I used needlenose cushioned with microfiber cloth.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #3 –
Hello group, just joined but I'm an ASE Certified mechanic and am very familiar with many things mechanical.  This is a bayonet bulb that just pulls out and pushes in.  The holder is a twist in to the light assembly.

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Skipper –
Hello group, just joined but I'm an ASE Certified mechanic and am very familiar with many things mechanical.  This is a bayonet bulb that just pulls out and pushes in.  The holder is a twist in to the light assembly.
Skipper,
Welcome aboard.  You can betcha that we'll all be picking your brain often.  This is a friendly group that will welcome you with open arms.
Peter
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #5 –
Ditto on the welcome aboard, Skipper. This is a great group of people.
What coach do you have and what year?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #6 –
actually that bulb does not come out you have to buy a new coach.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
actually that bulb does not come out you have to buy a new coach.
John
Oh Man! He finally got the Aqua-Hot fixed and now he has to buy a new coach?! Maybe a headlight conversion could take care of the issue.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #9 –
Looks like the same bulb as our map light:

1. Grip bulb with pliers and pull
2. Squeeze until bulb breaks
2.5 Vacuum up broken glass pieces
3. Remove pieces from socket with small screwdriver
4. Vacuum up more broken glass pieces
4.5 Where are my $#@# eyeglasses?
5. Remove glass shard from knee
6.  Go look for cool drink in fridge

Matt B
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #10 –
Don't have a unit yet, but we're looking.  I really like the quality I see in these units.  I've been looking at the Grand Villa's of the late 80's to mid 90's (that's about all my wallet will allow).  Hoping to find a nice one but I'm not afraid to buy one that needs work.

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Reply #11 –
Welcome aboard, Skipper. We're looking at the mid 90's, too. Lots of good advice here. There is an '83 for sale near me that has the DD fuel sipper engine in it. Most people are advising to stay away from that engine. If you aren't afraid of that engine, and $9000 for the coach doesn't scare you, I could arrange to go look at it and take some pictures. Bear in mind that I'm still looking, and don't really know what I'm doing, but I can accurately report on what I see, hear, and smell.

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Reply #12 –
How about 'replace bulb?'
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT
 

Re: How do I remove this bulb?

Reply #13 –
Ok, lots of good ideas here. :D My fingers are bloody, but the bulb has been replaced!
John, the idea of buying a new coach is a heck of a motivator.
Rubber tape around the bulb gave me enough grip to pull it straight out.
Thanks all.
BTW, James T told me that is a #194 bulb and that's what I used.
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V