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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Headlight Repair

Is there a way to repair a front parking light or does the whole thing just have to be replaced?

Driving home tonight I passed one of my friends who then texted me and told me that I had one out, and well when I went to Ecklerscamaro.com and saw how much they were I was a bit pissed.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Re: Headlight Repair

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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Re: Headlight Repair

Are you really asking if a light bulb can be changed? Yes, look on the back of the lense and you'll see a socket. It'll either twist and pull out, or there were will be a little locking tab that you squeeze and then twist and pull. To remove the bulb from the socket, push it into the socket and turn it counter clockwise. Read the number off the bulb's base, obtain a replacement from the parts store, or Walmart, Kmart, etc. The replacement goes in exactly opposite, push in and turn clockwise.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Lamp Revamp

Good advice from Drew.

Also
FireInMe17, to remove the front marker light/turn-signal housing you will need a 3/8 socket.

There are 2 bolts holding it in at the back.

Not all manufacturers put the P/N on the base.

The bulb you want for the turn/marker lamp is P/N 1157A.

You must observe there are 2 nubs on the side of the bulb, one more towards the glass than the other.

You must match the difference in the socket.


Happy Racing!


If People Drove Any Slower They’d Be Going Backwards

When you see fog or “running” lights on in good weather beware. Low performance driver ahead.

How bout those nitwits too scared to drive without headlights in the daytime and the nitwits that need headlights for a little rain

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Re: Lamp Revamp

Well thanks Drew, I always just thought the unit was sealed and just looks awkward to get into. Thanks Nina.
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