Parking light bulbs

[Aron Gleason]

on my 67 coronet I'm having a hard time getting the parking light bulbs out. I dont want to break the bulbs as they still work, but when I try to push the bulb in the socket to twist it out. Its like the socket is frozen. Any suggestions?

 

[Big Bad Dad]

Had it happen many times. I have taken pliers to smash the glass and then used needle nose pliers to grab and twist the brass bases out. Clean the socket with a small wire brush and penetrating oil, and use dielectric grease on the new bulbs to prevent the corrosion from happening again. But you are going to need new bulbs......

 

[BB BELLA]

you could try soaking with penetrating oil for a day if you want to wait but Big Bad Dad has the tried and true method!
anybody with a boat trailer before led's has some experience at it!

 

[Aron Gleason]

Thank you. I'm in no rush so I'll use Penetrating oil to get them loose.

 

[Shorthorse]

When you finally get the bulb out, get a Dremel wire brush bit. It fits perfectly inside the socket. It will remove years of built up crud. You don't need an actual Dremel tool, a regular drill will work just fine.

 

[Aron Gleason]

When you finally get the bulb out, get a Dremel wire brush bit. It fits perfectly inside the socket. It will remove years of built up crud. You don't need an actual Dremel tool, a regular drill will work just fine.

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Thats a very good idea. Thank you