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Offline ald1717

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wing mirror bulb replacement
« on: February 15, 2022, 05:05:53 pm »
my little light on the bottom of the wing mirror on drivers side has gone out, im assuming this can be replaced by changing bulb, is it just a matter of pulling the mirror cover and changing the bulb

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Re: wing mirror bulb replacement
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2022, 06:30:32 pm »
Single torx screw hidden in the joint, this YT vid shows how to get the bulb out - LED units he fits are great upgrade throw out a lot more light:

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Re: wing mirror bulb replacement
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2022, 06:53:15 pm »
Indicator lamp u mean?

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Re: wing mirror bulb replacement
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2022, 06:57:38 pm »
puddle light , this vid is great seems a very simple job

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Re: wing mirror bulb replacement
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2022, 10:58:08 pm »
If you're tempted by the LED type - before re-assembly check the polarity of the connector is working & also there is only just enough room for the connector in the mirror body

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Re: wing mirror bulb replacement
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2022, 09:53:22 am »
im not interested in the led as of now i have a door lock mechanism thats faulty so the puddle lights stay on for like 20 mins at night, this means i can remove the bulb for the meantime until i get around to changing the lock, then i can fit new bulbs