this is gonna be a stupid question but im getting annoyed with the taillight on my trike, i took the lens off and now i can get the damn light bulb out, it will not unscrew or anything its in there solid, am i missing anything?
At The Back Of The Pack
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this is gonna be a stupid question but im getting annoyed with the taillight on my trike, i took the lens off and now i can get the damn light bulb out, it will not unscrew or anything its in there solid, am i missing anything?
First Time Rider
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Push the bulb in and turn it.
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At The Back Of The Pack
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thanks! i knew it was something simple and stupid like that! got the new bulb in which is a 7 watt and the old one was a 5 watt (thats the closest one they had) and the tail light still dont work, maybe some connections corroded you think?Originally Posted by 81ATC185S
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That you got it out without smashing the bulb and digging it out with a pair of needle nose pliers is a good sign.
You may have a broken wire, or just corrosion on the contacts. Suggest you find someone who can use a multi-meter rather than guess your way into a bigger mess.
It sucks to get old
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
If there is much corrosion in the socket, the light bulb won't make contact. Maybe try carefully cleaning socket with a small round brush. I always smear dielectric grease in the sockets. And yes you need a multimeter.
How many plumbers does it take to change a light bulb?
Five------1 to hold the bulb & 4 to spin the ladder
At The Back Of The Pack
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thanks haha il give that a try!If there is much corrosion in the socket, the light bulb won't make contact. Maybe try carefully cleaning socket with a small round brush. I always smear dielectric grease in the sockets. And yes you need a multimeter.
How many plumbers does it take to change a light bulb?
Five------1 to hold the bulb & 4 to spin the ladder
why shouldnt you play a plumber in poker?
a good flush beats a full house everytime.
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