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vlad
09-08-2013, 07:41 PM
hi all,
one of my bcombo tail/brake light bulb, a t20 wedge one has fallen into the housing. what is the best way to get it out?
cheers,
vlad

ammerty
09-08-2013, 07:46 PM
Take the tail-light out and shake/manoevure the bulb into a position where you can reach it (or it drops out) through the socket opening. 3 bolts hold it in, easy fix.

vlad
09-08-2013, 08:28 PM
Take the tail-light out and shake/manoevure the bulb into a position where you can reach it (or it drops out) through the socket opening. 3 bolts hold it in, easy fix.
cheers, will try that.

vlad
10-08-2013, 11:48 AM
anyone know which bi to squeeze to pull out the loom?

veeone
10-08-2013, 01:52 PM
get one of those magnet probes that also bends at the end. Vee

vlad
10-08-2013, 08:38 PM
Back to my second question, anyone know how to unplug the main plug? I really do not want to remove the three individual light bulb sockets as the top one is very hard to get at. I tried to pull it off but it wont budge. Where do I have to squeeze or pry to pull it off?

Cheers,
Vlad

EDIT: Don't worry anymore. Got it done. Stuck my whole head in with a head mounted LED torch and saw the clip. It is under the plug so have to press the bottom of the plug.

maggie3.5
10-08-2013, 09:56 PM
follow the loom back ,you have to remove the side cover or even lift up the wood ,depends on what side ....its simply a plug...its really not that far away from the loom...surprised you cant see it with the black cover off..

maggie3.5
10-08-2013, 09:57 PM
and the plugs twist off anyway.....anti clockwise...

vlad
10-08-2013, 10:00 PM
and the plugs twist off anyway.....anti clockwise...

You were too late. I know the individual bulb holders twist off but it is a pain trying to remove the top corner one. Last time I did that, I had to use a pair of needle nose pliers. Anyhow the plug I am talking about is the one from the loom to the back of the light assembly that is held on by three grey coloured prongs.

maggie3.5
10-08-2013, 10:09 PM
okay..the white plug.it looks like one piece ,but its not..feel under the plug itself and you will feel a tab ....push it up and pull the plug out

vlad
10-08-2013, 10:15 PM
Mike, I think you missed my edited post :)

maggie3.5
10-08-2013, 10:29 PM
Mike, I think you missed my edited post :)

lol.who goes back and re-reads post....should have quoted yourself...

KING EGO
11-08-2013, 05:18 PM
Get a soft piece of wire than can be bent the way you need it then wrap plenty of double sided tape over the end and go fishing. Has worked a few times for me.