So i was trying to replace the very very small 2721 glass light bulbs in my cars climate control today. There are a few that seem very stuck in the base from what i believe is age related as the car is 38 years old. Anyway one of the bulbs crumbled and the glass base of the bulb is stuck flush in the plastic light fixture. How might i go about removing the bulb without damaging the fixture?
Help with bulb base stuck in fixture
- Thread starter joegreen
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Pic?
Screw in or push in?
Get some small picks, take your time and pick it out. Have done it before. It sucks.
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Needle nose for jewelry and pick tools
I hate those tiny bulbs. I use a dental-sized pick to dig out their left over fragments.
There's actually a special tool for bulbs.
YMMV. I remember trying these and not getting anywhere, but I can't really remember how I got my stuck bulb out.
I think I did end up using a pick like others suggested.
CTA Tools 1012 Mini Bulb Remover/Installer
YMMV. I remember trying these and not getting anywhere, but I can't really remember how I got my stuck bulb out.
I think I did end up using a pick like others suggested.
A small dab of bulb grease on the replacement bulb may make future replacement less memorable.
Push in
Ill try and get a pic later today
Miniature needle nose pliers and a miniature angled pick is what I would use.
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